Buying a home in Verspreide huizen Almen ten noorden van Twentekanaal, Almen.
You'll live spread out here around Almen, with plenty of space around your home and greenery right at your doorstep. Houses are scattered, so you get real privacy and usually a decent plot of land, but you're not cut off: the village of Almen itself is just a short walk away with shops and schools. The Twentekanaal offers you a lovely walking route, and you're quickly into the green heart of the Achterhoek. This is for someone who values quiet but doesn't want to sacrifice accessibility.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Verspreide huizen Almen ten noorden van Twentekanaal
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Arnhem and Zutphen via Almen station; no transfers required
- Plenty of space around your home; scattered houses with large plots rather than dense residential blocks
- Rural character with direct access to Twentekanaal for walking and cycling
- Low housing density means less traffic and noise than in village centres
Cons:
- No supermarket, bakery or butcher within walking distance; everything is in Almen village or further away
- Car is essential; public transport limited to trains, no bus connections in the area
- Few social amenities: no café, restaurant or meeting place among the scattered houses themselves
- Isolation in winter; poor road conditions and few neighbours if you need help
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Lochem
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 8.46
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 28
- Residential burglary
- 4
- Theft
- 3
- Violence and threats
- 0
- Vandalism and public order
- 7
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 Verspreide huizen Almen ten noorden van Twentekanaal offer?
Almen is a small village where you actually know your neighbours, not just the houses around you. Most homes here date from the 1930s through 1970s, often with a bit of land attached. You're ten minutes from Lochem for shops and schools, but you don't feel like you're living in a commuter village. The Achterhoek countryside around you is genuinely lovely for walking and cycling, and that shapes the whole feel of the place.
Buying agent in Verspreide huizen Almen ten noorden van Twentekanaal
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Housing market Verspreide huizen Almen ten noorden van Twentekanaal
In Almen, the real estate market shows notable changes. Last quarter, 4 homes sold compared to 3 this quarter. The average transaction price last quarter was 874,000 euros, compared to 579,000 euros this quarter. The average transaction price per square meter last quarter was 3,903 euros, compared to 4,689 euros this quarter. The average list price last quarter was 906,000 euros, compared to 675,000 euros this quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is higher than last year, reflecting a trend in property valuation.
Updated: May 2026
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