Indische Buurt West, Almere
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Makassarhof is a compact, energy-efficient home built in 2016 with label A. At €285,000, it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 26% below the average asking price of €386,429, a keen entry point into apartments in Almere.
Indische Buurt West is a lively, diverse area with a high address density (2,365 addresses per km²). The population is young: nearly half of residents are between 25 and 45, and one-person households make up a large share. The housing stock is modern, 60% was built after 2010, and all homes in the neighbourhood have energy label A or better. The Indische Buurt West neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, with a supermarket, primary school and park all within a few minutes' walk.
Your daily routine is easy here. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner for groceries, and Albert Heijn and PLUS are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Het Kristal primary school is on your doorstep, and two other primaries, De Dukdalf and Het Spectrum, are within a five-minute walk. The park or public garden is just around the corner, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes straightforward. The municipality of Almere offers plenty of green space and recreational options beyond the neighbourhood.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Dop Makelaars.
Details of this home
Makassarhof 60, Almere
Data from Indische Buurt West
Data from Indische Buurt West
17 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Makassarhof 60, Almere
At €285,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in Indische Buurt West. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €386,429, so this listing is 26% below that. However, the floor area of 47 m² is 45% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 85 m², so the price per square metre is in line with the market.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good level of insulation. In Indische Buurt West, all homes have label A or better, so this is typical for the area.
The train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach Almere Centrum or connect to Amsterdam and other cities.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Het Kristal is just 72 metres away, Protestant Christelijke Basisschool De Dukdalf is 134 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Het Spectrum is 390 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.3 km away.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 390 metres, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 642 metres away, and PLUS is 729 metres. For a wider selection, there are 17 supermarkets within 5 km.
The neighbourhood recorded 142 total crimes in the latest data. This is a moderate figure for an urban area with a high address density. The area has a young population and a modern housing stock, which often contributes to a lively but safe atmosphere.
Indische Buurt West attracts many young professionals and singles, given the high proportion of one-person households (470 out of 905 households). The average household size is 1.8, and the population is concentrated in the 25-45 age group. The modern apartments and energy-efficient homes appeal to first-time buyers and investors.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Indische Buurt West

