Buying a home in Matenhoek, Apeldoorn.
Matenhoek is where you'll find solid mid-range family homes, mostly built in the 1970s and 80s, sitting on quieter streets that back onto green space. Your neighbours here tend to stay put; there's a real sense of settlement rather than churn. The neighbourhood has a small shopping strip for daily needs, and you're never far from the Veluwse forests if you want to escape into nature. Schools and sports clubs dot the area, which keeps things ticking over without feeling forced.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Matenhoek
Pros:
- Direct tram access on line 1 to Apeldoorn city centre and station (10 minutes)
- Proximity to Apenheul monkey park and Wildlands safari zoo—major attractions for families
- Quieter residential feel compared to central Apeldoorn, with tree-lined streets like Generaal Cronjéstraat
- Affordable entry prices compared to Apeldoorn's more central neighborhoods
Cons:
- Limited local shops; most grocery shopping requires a trip to the Citadelpark centre or further afield
- Few restaurants or cafés within walking distance—nightlife is minimal
- The neighbourhood sits between two major roads (Laan van Maarschalk and the ring road), which creates noise and air quality issues
- Schools are adequate but not standout; families often look to central Apeldoorn or Deventer for better options
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 26.18
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 662
- Residential burglary
- 18
- Theft
- 80
- Violence and threats
- 72
- Vandalism and public order
- 116
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
What does Matenhoek offer?
Apeldoorn's housing stock is split between sturdy mid-century villas in the leafy south and post-war apartments closer to the centre—pick based on whether you want garden space or walkability to shops and the station. Your neighbours tend to be families and professionals who've stayed put for years; it's the kind of place where people actually finish their mortgages. The Veluwe's forests are twenty minutes away by bike, and Amsterdam is ninety minutes by train, so you're not landlocked. The city centre itself is quiet, almost calm, with decent everyday retail and a handful of genuinely good restaurants tucked away.
Buying agent in Matenhoek
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Housing market Matenhoek
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: April 2026
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