Buying a home in Malkenschoten, Apeldoorn.
Malkenschoten is a quiet residential neighbourhood where you'll find plenty of families, mostly living in spacious homes built in the 1970s and 80s with generous gardens. It sits right next to Apeldoornse forest, so you have real woodland on your doorstep without feeling remote. The area has its own primary school and a handful of local shops, though you'll head to the city centre for larger shopping trips. Your neighbours tend to be long-time residents who've watched their kids grow up here.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Malkenschoten
Pros:
- Close to Apeldoorn station (10 minutes by bike); direct trains to Utrecht and Amsterdam
- Mostly single-family homes with gardens; significantly more space for your money than central Apeldoorn
- Borders Apenheul and Apeldoornse Bos: walking and cycling without entering the city
- Quiet, residential area with minimal through traffic
Cons:
- No real shopping street; groceries require a trip to the centre or edge-of-town supermarket
- Limited nightlife; cafés and restaurants concentrated in central Apeldoorn
- Limited housing variety; mostly 1970s and 1980s construction
- Car-dependent for many daily activities despite bike distance to the station
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 54.54
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 1,012
- Residential burglary
- 62
- Theft
- 206
- Violence and threats
- 69
- Vandalism and public order
- 93
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Malkenschoten offer?
Apeldoorn gives you space in a way most Dutch towns don't: substantial villas and modern family homes with proper gardens, not cramped terraced streets. The population is stable and domestic, lots of families and retirees who've put down roots here. The royal Palace Het Loo sits in the middle of it all, which means you're living surrounded by woodland and parkland you'll use every day. Work and shopping are straightforward and nearby, without the noise of a major city.
Buying agent in Malkenschoten
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Housing market Malkenschoten
In Apeldoorn, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter reached 513, compared to 473 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 465,000 euros this quarter from 463,000 euros last quarter, with the average price per square meter going from 4,215 euros to 4,246 euros. The average list price also went from 446,000 euros last quarter to 456,000 euros this quarter, reflecting a positive trend. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, indicating a robust market environment.
Updated: May 2026
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