Buying a home in Stadhoudersmolen, Apeldoorn.
Stadhoudersmolen is a quiet residential neighborhood where you'll mostly find families and older residents—don't come here for nightlife. The homes are predominantly from the 1970s and 80s, mostly detached and semi-detached houses with decent gardens. You're close to Apeldoornse Bos and the Loolaan, so walking and cycling are straightforward. The area feels somewhat removed from the city center, but that's exactly what draws people here: space, greenery, and neighbors who've been around for years.
Start free trialBest things and drawbacks to living in Stadhoudersmolen
Pros:
- Direct bus connection to Apeldoorn Central via lines 3 and 4, no long waits
- Close to Stadhuisplein and De Licht shopping centre for daily errands
- Plenty of 1970s/80s single-family homes with spacious layouts and large gardens, relatively affordable
- Green space along the Grift and walking paths towards Apeldoornse Bos
Cons:
- Busy Deventerstraat cuts through the neighbourhood, heavy traffic and noise
- Mostly single-family homes means limited variety in housing stock
- Limited nightlife; the city centre is 2 km away
- Parking spaces have become scarcer due to neighbourhood intensification
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 44.67
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 593
- Residential burglary
- 56
- Theft
- 165
- Violence and threats
- 29
- Vandalism and public order
- 51
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 Stadhoudersmolen 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 Stadhoudersmolen
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Housing market Stadhoudersmolen
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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