A fifth-floor flat in Overwhere-Noord
This apartment sits on the fifth floor of a block in Overwhere-Noord, a quiet part of Purmerend where residents have lived for decades and know each other by name. The home was built in 1979 and has an energy label C. With a price of €350,000, the asking price is 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €411,776, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes in the area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,127, while this flat comes in at €4,487 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Purmerend]( /koopwoningen/purmerend/appartementen/ ), this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
The home itself
This is a bovenwoning, a type of apartment that occupies the upper floor of a building, here the fifth floor. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 78 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy. The home has a balcony, a central heating boiler, and is offered in full ownership, meaning there is no ground lease. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €21,800, which is a significant amount to factor into your budget.
Overwhere-Noord
Residents of [the Overwhere-Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/overwhere-noord-purmerend/ ) give their area an average score of 8.27 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as "green and safe," noting the quiet and clean streets and a decent shopping centre nearby. Another, who has lived here for 45 years, says the flats have been renovated and are "completely maintenance-free," with the bus at the door and a supermarket a five-minute walk away. A third resident mentions the 55-plus community in the block, with a meeting room and a nice green area around the flats, though they also note some gossiping and peeping. The neighbourhood 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, about 387 metres away, and the Vomar is a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Oecumenische Basisschool KlimOp, is a couple of streets away, and there is also a secondary school, Da Vinci College, within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Mw. M. Pen & Mw. M. Voorberg is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek de Meeuw pharmacy is even closer. For public transport, bus line 100 stops at Purmerend, Sternstraat on your doorstep, and the train station Purmerend Overwhere is about 1.4 kilometres away. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis hospital is a bit further, at 2.4 kilometres. All of this is part of [the municipality of Purmerend]( /gemeente/purmerend/ ).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €327,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €350,000 is 7% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 54%, from €212,000 in 2020 to €327,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The flood risk is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050, and heat stress is low now but could become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Onesta Groep, Onesta Groep, Onesta Groep, and Onesta Vastgoed. The main agent is Onesta Groep.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Burgemeester D. Kooimanweg 325, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €350,000, while the WOZ value is €327,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 7% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it has risen by 54% over the past five years, from €212,000 in 2020 to €327,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a bovenwoning on the fifth floor with three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 78 square metres, and the volume is 239 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home has a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, so there is no ground lease.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €21,800. This is a significant amount, so it is worth considering how it fits into your monthly costs.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1979, and the label reflects the energy performance at the time of assessment. The listing does not mention any specific insulation features, so the label is based on the overall energy efficiency of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is currently medium and is expected to remain medium in 2050, and heat stress is low now but could become medium by 2050.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Lidl and PLUS supermarkets are both about 387 metres away, just around the corner. The Vomar is about 1.1 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk. For schools, the nearest primary school is Oecumenische Basisschool KlimOp, about 563 metres away, and there is also a secondary school, Da Vinci College, about 1.1 kilometres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 100 stops at Purmerend, Sternstraat, which is about 106 metres away, on your doorstep. There are also stops at Purmerend, Aalscholverstraat and Purmerend, M.L. Kingweg, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Purmerend Overwhere, about 1.4 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk or a short bus ride.
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 "green and safe," with a decent shopping centre nearby. Another, who has lived here for 45 years, says the flats have been renovated and are maintenance-free, with the bus at the door and a supermarket a five-minute walk away. A third mentions the 55-plus community and the nice green area around the flats.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €350,000 is 15% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €411,776. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €339,000, so this home is slightly above the median. The average asking price per square metre is €4,127, while this home is listed at €4,487 per square metre, which is higher than the average.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home.
