Living in Matengaarde
Matengaarde is urban but not overwhelming, and the stock is a genuine mix of apartments and family houses (44% houses).
With just 3,153 residents per km², this is space by Dutch standards.
Apeldoorn is a low-rise, green family market on the edge of the Veluwe national park — more space per euro than the west of the country, in exchange for a longer commute. It consistently attracts families trading Randstad apartments for gardens.
The housing market in Matengaarde
The average home value (WOZ) in Matengaarde is €290,000, which puts it at #73 of 81 neighborhoods in Apeldoorn — 35% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Apeldoorn's cheapest buurt averages €259,000 and its priciest €937,000, so Matengaarde sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2015: €177,000 · 2016: €179,000 · 2017: €183,000 · 2018: €194,000 · 2019: €188,000 · 2020: €197,000 · 2021: €207,000 · 2022: €226,000 · 2023: €281,000 · 2024: €282,000 · 2025: €290,000
The direction of the market: between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €177,000 to €290,000, up 64% — slower than the city as a whole (+100%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 29% of homes are owner-occupied, and 50% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Matengaarde is one of the older neighborhoods in the city — seniors form the largest group (31% of its 2,740 residents), followed by 45-to-65 year olds at 26%. Households split into 50% singles and 24% families with children — a real mix rather than one lifestyle. The average household counts 1.8 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 51% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 8 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 4 cafés or restaurants sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 8 min walk · GP 8 min · hospital 5.9 km · library 1.1 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: 3 primary schools within a kilometer means real choice — and short bike rides; daycare is well covered (4 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the station is an 8-minute cycle, standard Dutch commuting range; the nearest highway on-ramp is 2.8 km away; car ownership is moderate (0.9 per household).
Energy and running costs
96% of homes were built before 2000. Two identical-looking houses on the same street can differ by hundreds of euros a month once heating is counted — the energy label tells you which one you're looking at, and lenders increasingly price it into your mortgage too.
Before you bid in Matengaarde
Before you bid in Matengaarde: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Apeldoorn is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing. Beyond that, with many older residents, more homes will come to market here over the coming years than the recent past suggests — patience can pay.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Matengaarde a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Matengaarde suits first-time buyers best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €290,000 (35% cheaper than most of Apeldoorn) and the neighborhood has 2,740 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Matengaarde?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Matengaarde, Apeldoorn is €290,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Matengaarde mostly owner-occupied or rental?
29% of homes in Matengaarde are owner-occupied and 71% are rentals, of which 50% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Matengaarde rising?
Between 2015 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Matengaarde rose from €177,000 to €290,000 (+64%); Apeldoorn as a whole moved up 100% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Matengaarde?
96% of homes in Matengaarde were built before 2000 and 4% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Matengaarde?
The average distance to a train station from Matengaarde is 1.9 km; a large supermarket is 0.7 km away on average.
Is Matengaarde an expensive part of Apeldoorn?
No — homes here cost about 35% less than in most of Apeldoorn, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Matengaarde good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.6 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 24% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Matengaarde?
Matengaarde is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Hogere Zandgronden, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 0% of homes predate 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the risk of pile rot in this neighbourhood is very low. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Apeldoorn
Closest in price — worth a look if Matengaarde is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU02000506) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.