A calm spot in Gors-Noord
This apartment on Markerkade 12 sits in Gors-Noord, a residential area in Purmerend where life moves at a friendly pace. The home is on the second floor of a building from 1982, and the agent describes the setting as a quiet road, sheltered and within a residential neighbourhood. With an asking price of €400,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €510,651. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €5,725, while this home asks €4,938 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Purmerend, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 81 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 269 cubic metres. There is a balcony, and the home comes with double glazing and district heating. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, meaning the home should be relatively economical to run.
Life in Gors-Noord
Gors-Noord is a neighbourhood where residents seem to have strong opinions, both positive and less so. Based on three reviews, the average score is 7.83 out of 10. One resident says: "Fijne buurt, gezellig, veilig en vooral vriendelijk en kind vriendelijk. Veel kleine kinderen die genieten om buiten te spelen! Veel school keuzes en centrum super dichtbij alles is dichtbij, wat je maar wilt je kunt alle kanten op overal is er iets gezellig te doen, want je ligt aardig centraal en zeer dichtbij niet meer dan 10 minuten loop afstand." Another resident, however, mentions "Many loitering youths, parking nuisance from city visitors. Too few parking spaces for residents. A lot of street racing." A third resident calls it "Cosy" but notes "sometimes too many and fast driving cars." The neighbourhood has about 6,015 inhabitants, and 53% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Gors-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is just around the corner, with Lidl and AH XL a couple of streets away. For healthcare, the 24-uurs Apotheek Waterland is on your doorstep, and Huisartsenpraktijk de Gors is a five-minute walk. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis is also close by. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Purmerend, Waterlandplein is on your doorstep, with lines 101, 103, 413, 416 and N06, and the train station Purmerend is a ten-minute walk. Schools are nearby too, including Kindcentrum Willem Eggert and Waterlandschool, both within a short stroll. All of this sits within the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €319,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €226,000 to €319,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, according to area-level data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, 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 Pararius, Huispedia and Funda. The main agent is Hoekstra en van Eck.
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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 Markerkade 12, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €400,000 is 22% below the average asking price in Gors-Noord, which is €510,651. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,725, while this home asks €4,938 per square metre, based on the agent's listing. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 81 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second floor. The volume is 269 cubic metres.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €319,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above this WOZ value. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 41%, from €226,000 to €319,000. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 37 dB Lden, and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These figures are based on public risk data at the address level and are indications for the area, not a measurement of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Aldi, about 328 metres away, which is just around the corner. Lidl is about 683 metres away, and AH XL is about 714 metres away. Albert Heijn is about 799 metres away. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Purmerend, Waterlandplein, about 117 metres away, with lines 101, 103, 413, 416 and N06. Another stop, Purmerend, Waterlandlaan, is about 149 metres away with additional lines. The train station Purmerend is about 449 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Gors-Noord?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.83 out of 10. One resident praises the friendly, child-friendly atmosphere and the proximity to the centre, while another mentions issues with loitering youths and parking. A third resident calls it cosy but notes fast driving cars. These are the views of a small number of residents.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing and district heating. No further energy details are provided in the listing.
