A bright apartment in Overwhere-Noord
This two-room apartment sits on the sixth floor of a 1980s block in Overwhere-Noord, a quiet part of Purmerend where residents give their surroundings a solid 8.27 out of 10. The asking price of €339,000 is 18% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €413,040, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes in the area. For context, the median asking price in the neighbourhood is €339,500, so this home sits right at that mark. If you are looking at [apartments in Purmerend]( /koopwoningen/purmerend/appartementen/), this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
The apartment has one bedroom, one bathroom, and a living area of 62 m², which is 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 105 m². It is on the 13th floor of the building, with a balcony, and the agent notes it has double glazing, HR glazing, and wall insulation. The heating runs on a central heating boiler, and the home is in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €175. The property was built in 1980 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Overwhere-Noord
Residents here talk about a green, safe area with a decent shopping centre nearby. One resident, who has lived in the flat for 45 years, says the flats have been renovated and are completely maintenance-free, with a bus at the door and a supermarket a five-minute walk away. Another mentions the 55-plus community, with a meeting room and a nice green area around the flat, though they note some gossiping and peeping. Based on five reviews, the average score for [the Overwhere-Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/overwhere-noord-purmerend/) is 8.27. The area has a high share of older residents, with 34% aged 65 or over, and half of all households are single-person households.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Lidl and PLUS supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Vomar is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Mw. M. Pen & Mw. M. Voorberg, is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek de Meeuw pharmacy is even closer. The Oecumenische Basisschool KlimOp and Openbare Basisschool 't Carrousel are both within a ten-minute walk. Bus line 100 stops at Purmerend, Sternstraat on your doorstep, and the train station Purmerend Overwhere is a ten-minute walk. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis is about 2.3 km away, and [the municipality of Purmerend]( /gemeente/purmerend/) offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €313,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 8% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €189,000 to €313,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Burgemeester D. Kooimanweg 121, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €339,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €313,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 66%, from €189,000 in 2020 to €313,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 62 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent. It is located on the sixth floor of a 13-floor building, and there is a balcony. The home is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €175.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes the home has double glazing, HR glazing, and wall insulation, which can contribute to keeping the home warm.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023, and they are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl and PLUS supermarkets are both about 380 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Vomar is about 900 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are 18 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 100 stops at Purmerend, Sternstraat, which is about 90 metres from the home. There are also stops at Aalscholverstraat and Wilgenhoek, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Purmerend Overwhere, about 1.3 km away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Overwhere-Noord give their neighbourhood an average score of 8.27 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as quiet and clean with a decent shopping centre, while another mentions the green area around the flat and the 55-plus community. The reviews highlight the renovated flats and the convenience of having a bus stop and supermarket nearby.
