Buying a home in Deest, Deest.
In Deest Buitengebied you live genuinely outside the hustle, yet you're not cut off. Mostly detached homes and farmhouses sit on spacious plots where your garden is actually yours. The neighbourhood is within walking distance of the village itself, so shops and a café are easily reached. You're surrounded by open countryside here, but the Waal and your connection to Arnhem are close enough.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Deest
Pros:
- Plenty of space around your home: large plots, privacy, and no neighbours on your doorstep
- Quiet and green: you live among fields and pastures, not in a busy village
- More affordable than comparable houses in larger towns like Arnhem or Nijmegen
- Close to the Waal river: good for walking and cycling along the water
Cons:
- Car is essential: no public transport in the countryside, nearest station (Druten) is 5+ km away
- Limited amenities: no supermarket, pharmacy or school nearby, everything is in Druten or further away
- Isolation in winter: poor roads and limited social contact unless you actively seek it out
- Maintenance costs: larger plots and often older houses mean more work and expenses
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Druten
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 25.79
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 49
- Residential burglary
- 3
- Theft
- 2
- Violence and threats
- 5
- Vandalism and public order
- 6
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Deest offer?
Deest is a small village where you'll find genuine quiet without feeling cut off from the world. The homes here are mostly older, with plenty of detached farmhouses and village cottages that come with real space around them. Your neighbours know each other, which isn't always convenient, but it's honest. The Waal river is within walking distance, and Arnhem is close enough that you can cycle there easily for work or a night out.
Buying agent in Deest
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Housing market Deest
In Deest, the real estate market shows notable activity. Homes sold this quarter numbered 12, compared to 10 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 428,000 euros, down from 460,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter this quarter was 3,634 euros, compared to 3,591 euros last quarter. The average list price decreased to 387,000 euros this quarter from 454,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5,000 euros higher than last year, reflecting a stable market despite the price adjustments.
Updated: May 2026
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