A bright apartment in a musical corner of Almere
This apartment on J.G. Waltherhof 71 sits in the Muziekwijk Z.-Oost neighbourhood, a part of Almere where the streets carry musical names and the atmosphere is calm and green. The home is a tussenverdieping, a mid-level apartment, built in 2016, so it is relatively new compared with much of the surrounding housing stock. With a price of €300,000, the asking price is 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €457,917, and it is the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. That price also sits 4% below the WOZ value, which is notable. For context, this is one of the apartments in Almere currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 48 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 159 m³. The home is fully insulated, with roof, floor and wall insulation as well as double glazing, and it is heated by district heating. It is situated on the first living floor, facing a quiet road in a residential area, with a free view. The homeowners' association fee is €7,700 per year, which is worth noting when budgeting.
Life in Muziekwijk Z.-Oost
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident, who lived in the area for 23 years, describes it as having little turnover of residents, with people who are neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other, plus an annual neighbourhood BBQ and quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery. Another resident calls it a good, neat neighbourhood, and notes that a primary school is coming nearby. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,990 inhabitants, and about 79% of the homes are owner-occupied. It is a place where people seem to stay, which says something about how it feels to live here. For more detail, you can read about the Muziekwijk Z.-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is convenient. The nearest primary school, Basisschool het Samenspel, is just around the corner, and there is also a secondary school, Pro-Bachweg, within a five-minute walk. For groceries, Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk away, with Dirk and Albert Heijn also within that range. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Afiya Almere Centrum, and the pharmacy, Alphega Apotheek de Spil, is close by. Public transport is well served: the bus stop at Haydnplantsoen, with lines M4 and 804, is a couple of streets away, and Almere Muziekwijk train station is a ten-minute walk. The Flevoziekenhuis hospital is also within reach. This is all part of the municipality of Almere, which offers a full range of facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €314,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €300,000 is 4% below this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €195,000 to €314,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The climate indications show an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, a medium current flood risk, and a low flood risk by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Sturm Makelaardij and Sturm Makelaardij 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 J.G. Waltherhof 71, Almere
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €314,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the same as the market value, but it is a reference point that can be useful when considering the price. The price is also 34% below the average asking price of €457,917 for homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a tussenverdieping, a mid-level apartment, with two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 48 m², and the volume is 159 m³. The home is situated on the first living floor, facing a quiet road in a residential area, with a free view. It was built in 2016, so it is relatively new.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated, with roof, floor and wall insulation as well as double glazing, and it is heated by district heating. These features contribute to the efficiency, though the actual costs will depend on your usage.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €314,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 61%, from €195,000 to €314,000. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period. The asking price of €300,000 is 4% below this WOZ value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the home itself. The home is situated on a quiet road, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as being sensitive to settling. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. It is a factor to be aware of, but the risk level is low.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate indications show an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, a medium current flood risk, and a low flood risk by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest primary school, Basisschool het Samenspel, is about 417 metres away, and a secondary school, Pro-Bachweg, is about 265 metres away. For groceries, Ekoplaza is about 871 metres away, with Dirk and Albert Heijn within about 935 to 956 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Afiya Almere Centrum at 862 metres, and the pharmacy is at 887 metres. The bus stop at Haydnplantsoen, with lines M4 and 804, is about 354 metres away, and Almere Muziekwijk train station is about 900 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The neighbourhood is Muziekwijk Z.-Oost, which has around 2,990 inhabitants. About 79% of homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Almere give an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident describes the area as having little turnover, with neighbourhood-minded people and plenty of greenery, while another calls it a good, neat neighbourhood. A primary school is also coming nearby.
How does the price per square metre compare?
The price per square metre is €6,250, based on the agent's listing of 48 m². This is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,495 per m² for homes currently for sale. The higher price per m² reflects the smaller size of this apartment compared with the neighbourhood average of 106 m².
