Buying a home in Berkenoord 2, Vaassen.
Berkenoord 2 in Vaassen is where you'll find solid, family-sized homes on quiet streets—mostly built in the 1980s and 90s, the kind of neighbourhood where people settle for the long haul. You're ten minutes from Vaassen's centre and schools, but far enough out that you get real green space around you. The residents here tend to be families and older couples who've chosen stability over buzz; if that sounds like your speed, the pricing is straightforward and the maintenance-to-space ratio works in your favour.
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Pros:
- Direct train line to Arnhem (20 minutes) and connection onward to central Netherlands without needing a car for commuting
- New-build neighbourhood with modern insulation and heating systems, reducing energy bills compared to older Dutch housing stock
- Quieter than central Vaassen; school De Oost and sports fields nearby mean families aren't navigating town centre congestion for daily activities
- Supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) within walking distance on Torenlaan, no car needed for groceries
Cons:
- Limited nightlife or restaurants—Vaassen centre is small, and you're reliant on Apeldoorn (15 km) for evening entertainment
- New neighbourhood means fewer established social networks; you won't find the 30-year-old neighbour friendships that define older districts
- Car dependency for anything beyond basics; cycling to work in Arnhem is feasible but not everyone's preference
- Resale pool for new-build homes can be thin outside peak markets; fewer comparable properties sold recently means valuation uncertainty
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Epe
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 18.90
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 239
- Residential burglary
- 16
- Theft
- 23
- Violence and threats
- 19
- Vandalism and public order
- 45
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Vaassen
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Asking prices and sale prices in Vaassen
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The wider housing market in Vaassen
Buying a home in Vaassen? The median sale price in the previous full quarter was around €519,000. As you compare homes, consider their features, such as living area and condition, alongside similar homes.
Updated: September 2026