A quiet spot in Overwhere-Noord
This apartment on De Roerdomp 19 sits in Overwhere-Noord, a part of Purmerend where residents give their neighbourhood a solid 8.27 out of 10. The area is home to about 5,790 people, and a third of them are 65 or older, which gives the streets a calm, settled feel. The asking price is €335,000. Compared with the average for apartments in Purmerend, this one is priced at €4,351 per m² based on the agent's listed living area.
The apartment itself
Built in 1978, this two-room apartment on the second floor offers 77 m² of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 78 m². There is one bedroom and one bathroom, and the total volume comes to 254 m³. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively modest energy costs. The home is offered via Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV.
Living in Overwhere-Noord
Residents describe Overwhere-Noord as green and safe, with one saying: "Quiet and clean with a decent shopping centre in the neighbourhood." Another resident, who has lived here for 45 years, mentions the renovated flats and the sense of community: "When someone passes away, we fly the flag at half-mast and honour them." A third resident appreciates the practical side: "Bus at the door, supermarket etc. 5 minutes walk, all that." These reviews are based on five responses, and they paint a picture of a neighbourhood where people look out for each other. The average household size is 1.8, and half of all households are single-person, which fits the calm, older demographic. For more on the area, see the Overwhere-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and PLUS supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Vomar is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Oecumenische Basisschool KlimOp is on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool 't Carrousel is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Mw. M. Pen & Mw. M. Voorberg and Apotheek de Meeuw are both a couple of streets away. Bus stop Purmerend, M.L.Kingweg with line 100 is just around the corner, and Purmerend, P.J.Oudlaan with lines 101, 102, 276, 306, 413, N06 and N07 is a couple of streets away. The train station Purmerend Overwhere is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €320,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €213,000 to €320,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. The climate indications for this area include a low risk of pluvial flooding, an elevated current flood risk, and a medium flood risk by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via 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 De Roerdomp 19, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €335,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €320,000, 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 risen by 50%, from €213,000 in 2020 to €320,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a two-room apartment on the second floor, with one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 77 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 78 m². The total volume is 254 m³. The apartment was built in 1978 and has an energy label A.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl and PLUS supermarkets are both about 158 metres away, just around the corner. The Vomar is about 1,058 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including an AH XL and a Dekamarkt.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Oecumenische Basisschool KlimOp is about 181 metres away, on your doorstep. Openbare Basisschool 't Carrousel is about 718 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, SG Antoni Gaudí is about 760 metres away and Scholengemeenschap Gerrit Rietveld is about 813 metres away.
How is the public transport from this location?
Bus stop Purmerend, M.L.Kingweg with line 100 is about 186 metres away, just around the corner. Stop Purmerend, P.J.Oudlaan with lines 101, 102, 276, 306, 413, N06 and N07 is about 329 metres away. The train station Purmerend Overwhere is about 1,280 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about Overwhere-Noord?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.27 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident calls it "Green and safe" and mentions the quiet and clean surroundings. Another, who has lived here for 45 years, appreciates the renovated flats and the community spirit. A third notes the convenience of the bus and supermarket within a five-minute walk.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,351, based on the agent's listed living area of 77 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,014. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €408,326, while the median is €332,500.
