A spacious apartment in a quiet corner of Almere
This apartment on De Paal 132 sits in the Kromgouw en Overgouw neighbourhood, a quiet residential area in Almere Haven. The home was built in 2002 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €745,000. For context, apartments in Almere are listed at various price points, and this one stands out for its size.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with 7 rooms, 5 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 271 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 168 m². The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. Outside, there is a sunny terrace of 58 m² facing southeast, and an indoor garage. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Kromgouw en Overgouw
Residents of the district De Gouwen, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.65, based on five reviews. One resident says: "I've been living in this neighbourhood for about 7 years now. Where I live specifically, there are many elderly people. They like to chat and the atmosphere is always pleasant! It's fairly quiet and looks nice, with a kind of Swedish-style houses. When you drive in, it feels a bit like a holiday park." Another adds: "It's a cosy neighbourhood where everyone knows each other and helps each other." The neighbourhood itself has around 540 inhabitants, with a mix of ages. The Kromgouw en Overgouw neighbourhood is part of this district.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Vomar and a Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary schools like Openbare Basisschool De Flierefluiter and Jenaplan Basisschool De Sterrenzee are within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Medi-Mere Haven, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Grienden is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at De Steiger and De Gouwen, served by lines M1 and 329, are just around the corner. The nearest train station, Almere Muziekwijk, is about 3 km away. The municipality of Almere offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €579,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 29% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €475,000 to €579,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and industrial noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is medium, decreasing to low by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Inter Immo makelaars Almere and Inter Immo makelaars Almere on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 De Paal 132, Almere
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €745,000 is 29% above the WOZ value of €579,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 22%, from €475,000 to €579,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has 7 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 271 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 168 m². The home also has a sunny terrace of 58 m² facing southeast and an indoor garage. The property is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which contributes to its efficiency. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific energy costs, as these depend on usage and other factors.
What are the noise levels in this area?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Industrial noise is 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. Noise from rail and air traffic is below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements at this specific home. The data comes from public sources like Atlas Leefomgeving.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources like KCAF. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and climate risks?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is also medium, but it is expected to decrease to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a Vomar and a Jumbo are a couple of streets away. Primary schools like Openbare Basisschool De Flierefluiter and Jenaplan Basisschool De Sterrenzee are within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Medi-Mere Haven, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Grienden is a ten-minute walk. The Flevoziekenhuis is about 2.5 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at De Steiger and De Gouwen, served by lines M1 and 329, are just around the corner. The nearest train station is Almere Muziekwijk, about 3 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district De Gouwen give their living environment an average score of 7.65, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a cosy neighbourhood where everyone knows each other and helps each other." Another mentions: "It's fairly quiet and looks nice, with a kind of Swedish-style houses." These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How large is this home compared to others in the neighbourhood?
The agent lists the living area as 271 m², which is 138% larger than the neighbourhood average of 114 m². The BAG registration records 168 m², which is still above the average. The price per m², based on the agent's listing, is €2,749. This comparison is based on the agent's figure, not the BAG registration.
