A calm spot in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord
This apartment on Glinkastraat 157 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, in the Muziekwijk Z.-Noord neighbourhood of Almere. Built in 1990, it is a first-floor home with a balcony. The asking price of €340,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €424,214, and it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Almere have their own market dynamics.
The home itself
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 81 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It has a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. Heating is provided by district heating, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €196. The energy label is C.
The neighbourhood
Muziekwijk Z.-Noord is a residential area with about 1,800 residents. Residents of 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 "Good, neat neighbourhood and a primary school is coming nearby." A third resident, who lived here for 23 years, mentions "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." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. The Muziekwijk Z.-Noord neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with 21% of residents aged 65 or over.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and a GP practice is just around the corner. The pharmacy is a couple of streets away, and there are several schools within walking distance, including Basisschool Vuurvogel and the Alexander Roozendaalschool. For public transport, the bus stop at Station Muziekwijk is on your doorstep, with lines 34, M3, M4, 804 and N22. The train station Almere Muziekwijk is just around the corner. The municipality of Almere offers further amenities within a short distance.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €327,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €205,000 to €327,000. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and current flood risk is medium, decreasing to low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Spijker Makelaardij B.V.
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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 Glinkastraat 157, Almere
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €340,000 is 20% below the average asking price of €424,214 for homes currently for sale in Muziekwijk Z.-Noord. It is also the cheapest of the seven homes listed in this neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €4,198, based on the agent's listing, which is 8% below the neighbourhood average per square metre.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 81 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. Heating is via district heating, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €196.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €327,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 60%, from €205,000 in 2020 to €327,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 52 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures are area-level indications from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, just 158 metres away, so on your doorstep. A PLUS supermarket is 957 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 1,199 metres away. In total, there are 25 supermarkets within five kilometres, including Vomar and Ekoplaza at slightly greater distances.
What schools are within walking distance?
Several schools are close by. The Alexander Roozendaalschool, a special education school, is 254 metres away. Basisschool Vuurvogel, a primary school, is 321 metres away. There are also secondary and special education options nearby, such as Nautilus College at 400 metres and De Klimop at 464 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The bus stop at Station Muziekwijk is 122 metres away, with lines 34, M3, M4, 804 and N22. The train station Almere Muziekwijk is 149 metres away. There are additional bus stops at Componistenpad and Operetteweg within 400 metres, offering the same or overlapping lines.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, meaning no elevated concern is indicated at this level.
