A sunny apartment in Oostvaardersbuurt West
This apartment on the Laan der V.O.C. sits on the fourth floor of a building from 2001, in the Oostvaardersbuurt West neighbourhood of Almere. The asking price is €365,000. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €4,148. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,849. This is one of the [apartments in Almere]( /koopwoningen/almere/appartementen/) currently on the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 88 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 90 m². The home has a sunny terrace of 12 m² facing southwest, and the total volume is 269 m³. The agent states that the home is fully insulated with double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. The energy label is B. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €242.
Oostvaardersbuurt West
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 neighbourhood has about 2,470 inhabitants, and half of the households include children. The housing stock consists mainly of homes built between 1990 and 2010, and 55% are owner-occupied. This is [the Oostvaardersbuurt West neighbourhood]( /buurt/oostvaardersbuurt-west-almere/) as it stands today.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with the PLUS a couple of streets away and the Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, School van Vrede, is just around the corner, and Buitenhout College Almere for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Medi-Mere Buiten is a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek het Duyfken is just around the corner. Bus stop Station Oostvaarders, served by lines M2 and M7, is on your doorstep, and Almere Oostvaarders train station is just around the corner. This is all within [the municipality of Almere]( /gemeente/almere/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €403,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €259,000 to €403,000. As for the address, the noise load from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, above the standard, and from rail traffic 58 dB Lden, also above the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. 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 Schenkers Makelaardij.
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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 Laan der V.O.C. 196, Almere
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €365,000 is 9% below the WOZ value of €403,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. No further comparison with the neighbourhood average is provided here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 88 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 90 m². The home also has a sunny terrace of 12 m² facing southwest, and the total volume is 269 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated with double glazing, which contributes to keeping the home warm. The exact energy costs depend on your usage and the energy prices at the time.
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 consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk from pluvial flooding is medium, and the current flood risk is also medium.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, and the PLUS is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, School van Vrede, is just around the corner, and Buitenhout College Almere for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The Service Apotheek het Duyfken pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice Medi-Mere Buiten is a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Station Oostvaarders, served by lines M2 and M7, is on your doorstep. Almere Oostvaarders train station is just around the corner, at about 121 metres. This gives you direct access to regional and national rail connections, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not stated here.
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 mentions "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other." These reviews describe the municipality as a whole, not specifically the Oostvaardersbuurt West neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 56%, from €259,000 to €403,000. The value increased steadily, with a notable jump between 2024 and 2025. This development is based on municipal valuations, which are updated annually.
