Buying a home in Stadhoudersmolen, Apeldoorn.
Stadhoudersmolen is where you'll find solid, compact homes from the 1960s and 70s—mostly owner-occupied, family-friendly blocks with good bones. The neighbourhood sits quietly between the city centre and the green edge, so you're ten minutes from shops and schools but far enough away from the noise. Locals here tend to stay put; turnover is low, which speaks for itself. You'll have easy access to the Mollen route (a locals' cycling circuit) and Apeldoorn's parks are genuinely close by.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Stadhoudersmolen
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Arnhem and Utrecht from Apeldoorn station, about 20 minutes walk or one bus stop away
- Mostly postwar single-family homes with gardens; not cramped apartment blocks
- Close to the Canals of Apeldoorn (Kanalen) for walking and cycling
- Quieter than central Apeldoorn; less traffic noise than neighborhoods nearer the city center
Cons:
- Limited local retail; no supermarket within the neighborhood itself, nearest Albert Heijn is on the Kanaalstraat
- Few bars, restaurants, or cafés; nightlife is in the center, not here
- Feels somewhat isolated from Apeldoorn's activity; requires deliberate travel to the city center
- Some streets still have older infrastructure; cycling paths are not always separated from traffic
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 46.85
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 622
- Residential burglary
- 65
- Theft
- 175
- Violence and threats
- 31
- Vandalism and public order
- 59
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
Finding a home in Apeldoorn
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Asking prices and sale prices in Apeldoorn
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The wider housing market in Apeldoorn
Buying a home in Apeldoorn? The median sale price was around € 421,000 in the previous full quarter. As a buyer, compare a home’s living area and condition with similar homes and recent sales.
Updated: September 2026