A quiet spot on the edge of the woods
This apartment on Eemplein 27 sits in Waterwijk Midden, a calm part of Almere where the woods are literally on your doorstep. The setting is described by the agent as at the edge of the forest, in a wooded environment and in a residential area. With a price of €275,000, this home is the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the asking price sits 30% below the neighbourhood average of €391,556. For a broader view of what is available, you can look at apartments in Almere.
A compact, ground-floor apartment
Built in 1985, this is a two-room apartment on a single floor, with one bedroom and a living area of 48 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The home has a balcony, and it is heated with district heating. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs. The volume of the home is 200 m³.
Living in Waterwijk Midden
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and family friendly neighbourhood." Another describes it as "Pleasant living with everything at hand," noting the quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery, and a third calls it a "Good, neat neighbourhood." The neighbourhood itself has 1,760 inhabitants, and about 84% of the homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at what this area is like, you can read more about the Waterwijk Midden neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner,, and there are several other options within a short walk, including a SPAR express and an Albert Heijn. Basisschool de Ichthus is on your doorstep, and there are more primary schools within a couple of streets away. The GP practice Zorggroep Almere, Huisartsenpraktijk Waterwijk and Apotheek Waterwijk are both about a ten-minute walk. Bus line M2 stops at Waterwijk West, just around the corner, and Almere Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The Flevoziekenhuis is a bit further out. All of this is part of the municipality of Almere.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €252,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €161,000 to €252,000. As for the address itself, the noise levels from road, rail, air and industry traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. The climate indications for this address are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 that drops to low; heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Openbare Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Eemplein 27, Almere
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €252,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 30% below the average asking price of homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, which is €391,556.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a two-room apartment on a single floor, with one bedroom and a living area of 48 m². It has a balcony and is heated with district heating. The home was built in 1985 and has an energy label B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €252,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 57%, from €161,000 in 2020 to €252,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic, rail, air traffic and industry are all below the relevant standards. The highest reading is 45 dB Lden from industry, which is still under the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the ground conditions in the area.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The climate indications for this address are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 that drops to low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a prediction for this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo is just 68 metres away, so you can be there in under a minute. A SPAR express is about 520 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is at 736 metres. There are also an Aldi and a Lidl within about 1.2 kilometres, giving you plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are within walking distance?
Basisschool de Ichthus is just 70 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kameleon is at 216 metres. There are also several other primary schools within a few hundred metres, including Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Panta Rhei and Montessorischool Almere Stad. For secondary education, Stad College is about 744 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line M2 stops at Waterwijk West, about 308 metres away, and also at Markerkant, just a bit further. Almere Centrum train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for getting around Almere and further afield.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident describes it as "Very nice and family friendly," while another mentions the quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery and good contacts between neighbours. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
