A bright start in Almere's centre
This apartment on the Flevostraat sits in the heart of Almere, where the buzz of the city centre is right on your doorstep. The home is a gallery flat on the third floor, built in 1982, and comes with an A energy label. With an asking price of €315,000, it is the cheapest of the 15 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the price sits 34% below the average asking price of €480,033 in the area. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Almere.
The home itself
The flat offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 73 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 71 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating. There is a service charge (VvE) of €17,500 per year, which is a significant monthly cost to factor in. The property is located in the centre, so everything is within easy reach.
Life in Centrum Stad Zuidwest
This is a compact neighbourhood with about 1,155 residents, many of whom live alone. 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 shares: "Pleasant living with everything at hand... little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other. Helpful, annual neighbourhood BBQ, quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." A third adds: "Good, neat neighbourhood and a primary school is coming nearby." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what this area offers, see the Centrum Stad Zuidwest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a couple of streets away, and Aldi a five-minute walk. For schools, OSG Echnaton (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool het Samenspel (primary) is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Afiya Almere Centrum is a couple of streets away, and the Poliklinische Apotheek de Brug pharmacy is a five-minute walk. The Flevoziekenhuis hospital is also a five-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Almere Stad, Passage is on your doorstep with lines M1, M4, 150, and 326, and Almere Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk. This all sits within the municipality of Almere.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €297,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €189,000 to €297,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which can be sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two 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 Flevostraat 40, Almere
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €315,000 is 34% below the average asking price of €480,033 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. It is also the cheapest of the 15 homes listed here. Note that the average is based on a mix of property types, so it is not a direct comparison with this apartment.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 73 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 71 m². The home is a gallery flat on the third floor, built in 1982. It is fully insulated and heated by district heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €297,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 57%, from €189,000 in 2020 to €297,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise level at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at about 257 metres, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 271 metres. The Aldi is about 641 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also Albert Heijn and Lidl within about 1.2 and 1.5 kilometres respectively. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
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 mentions: "Pleasant living with everything at hand... little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Almere Stad, Passage is on your doorstep at about 172 metres, with lines M1, M4, 150, and 326. Almere Centrum train station is about 703 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other bus stops nearby, including Almere Stad, Stadhuisplein and Almere Stad, Flevoziekenhuis, offering additional lines.
What is the service charge for this apartment?
The service charge (VvE contribution) is €17,500 per year. This is a significant ongoing cost that should be considered alongside the asking price. The amount is stated in the listing and covers the shared costs of the building, though the specific services included are not detailed in the listing.
