A penthouse with a view over Almere
This apartment on the 17th floor of a building on Hengelostraat 158 sits right in the middle of Almere, with an open position and unobstructed views. Built in 2001, it is a full-ownership apartment with an energy label A. The asking price is €900,000. For context, this is one of the [apartments in Almere]( /koopwoningen/almere/appartementen/) that currently stands out for its size and price.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over 17 floors. The living area is listed at 218 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 227 m². The home has a patio that is maintained indoors, a parking space in a parking basement, and a garage. It is heated with district heating and partly with underfloor heating, and the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation.
The Centrum Stad Zuidwest neighbourhood
Centrum Stad Zuidwest 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 describes it as "Pleasant living with everything at hand," mentioning little turnover of residents, helpful neighbours and an annual neighbourhood BBQ. A third resident calls it a "Good, neat neighbourhood." The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically. You can read more about [the Centrum Stad Zuidwest neighbourhood]( /buurt/centrum-stad-zuidwest-almere/) on.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Ekoplaza and Dirk are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Basisschool het Samenspel is a couple of streets away, and OSG Echnaton for secondary education is even closer. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Afiya Almere Centrum is a five-minute walk, and the Poliklinische Apotheek de Brug is just beyond that. Bus stops at Stedenwijk Midden and Passage, served by lines M1, M4, 150 and 326, are a couple of streets away, and Almere Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The Flevoziekenhuis is also within walking distance. All of this is part of [the municipality of Almere]( /gemeente/almere/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €641,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 40% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €525,000 to €641,000. As for the area around the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 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 multiple channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck and their listings on Funda and Pararius.
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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 Hengelostraat 158, Almere
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €900,000 is 40% above the WOZ value of €641,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sits well above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €513,083.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over 17 floors. The living area is listed at 218 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 227 m². The home has a patio, a parking space in a parking basement, and a garage.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, as well as district heating and partly underfloor heating. The label reflects the home's energy performance, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Ekoplaza and Dirk are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool het Samenspel is a couple of streets away, and OSG Echnaton for secondary education is even closer. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Afiya Almere Centrum is a five-minute walk, and the Poliklinische Apotheek de Brug is just beyond that. The Flevoziekenhuis is also within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Stedenwijk Midden and Passage, served by lines M1, M4, 150 and 326, are a couple of streets away. Almere Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The bus lines serve local and regional destinations, and the train station connects to the national network.
What do residents say about living in this area?
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," mentioning little turnover of residents, helpful neighbours and an annual neighbourhood BBQ. A third resident calls it a "Good, neat neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €4,128, based on the agent's listed living area of 218 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,531. So this home is priced slightly below the neighbourhood average per square metre, even though the total price is much higher because of the large living area.
