Buying a home in Bosgebied Oosterhuizen, Lieren.
Oosterhuizen is where Apeldoorn's forest actually feels like forest—tree-lined streets, plenty of space between homes, and the kind of quiet that makes you forget you're still in a city. Most houses here are villas and detached homes from the 1970s onwards, built for people who wanted garden and privacy. The woodland around you isn't just decoration; locals walk and cycle through it every day, and the Apeldoorn sports complex is a short ride away if you need organised activity. You're close enough to the centre for shops and schools, far enough that you'll rarely hear traffic.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bosgebied Oosterhuizen
Pros:
- Direct access to woodland trails and the Ijssel river valley for walking and cycling
- Quiet residential setting with detached and semi-detached homes, minimal through-traffic
- Affordable compared to Apeldoorn's city centre or Utrecht commuter belt
- Good schools within the village; manageable school runs on foot or bike
Cons:
- Bus route 11 to Apeldoorn station runs hourly; no train station in Lieren itself
- Limited local shops; most errands require a car or trip to Apeldoorn centre (8 km away)
- Can feel isolated in winter when daylight and trail conditions shrink
- Flood-prone in heavy rain due to proximity to the Ijssel; insurance and maintenance costs can reflect this
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 26.42
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 35
- Residential burglary
- 1
- Theft
- 0
- Violence and threats
- 3
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
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 Lieren
Choose homes that match what you need and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at recent sales of similar homes for context, while keeping in mind that a recorded median sale price describes the relevant sales, not the value of one specific home.
Asking prices and sale prices in Lieren
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The wider housing market in Lieren
Buying a home in Lieren? The median sale price was around €813,000 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