Melbournestraat 15
Afrika, Purmerend
AreaA bright start in Weidevenne
This apartment on the Melbournestraat sits in the Afrika neighbourhood, part of the Weidevenne district in Purmerend. The listing does not state the energy label, so you will have to factor that into your own expectations. Built in 2003, the home offers 110 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration. At 595,000 euros, the asking price works out at 5,409 euros per square metre, which is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Purmerend. What is clear is that this is an apartment from 2003, and the energy label is not mentioned either. Beyond that, the listing gives no further information about the interior or installations.
Life in Afrika
Residents of the Weidevenne district give their living environment an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools and sports. Another says it is a very nice neighbourhood to live in, with many schools nearby and plenty of public transport options that connect well to other cities. The same resident mentions a meadow nearby, canals with cycling and walking paths, and a large part of the Afrika neighbourhood connected by water, so you can go boating and swimming. The neighbourhoods often look well-maintained, they add. The district counts around 5,410 residents, with a mix of ages and household types.
Amenities and transport
Everyday errands are easy from here. The pharmacy is on your doorstep, and the GP practice is just around the corner. Albert Heijn and Vomar are both a couple of streets away, with a PLUS a ten-minute walk further. Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Oecumenische basisschool Kawama and Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe. For public transport, the bus stop at Canberrastraat is on your doorstep with lines 101, 102 and 103, and the train station Purmerend Weidevenne is just around the corner. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk away, and the municipality of Purmerend offers further amenities. At the address level, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 51 dB Lden, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and remains elevated towards 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including HR Home. Aandacht maakt het verschil. and HR Home. Aandacht maakt het verschil. on Funda.
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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 Melbournestraat 15, Purmerend
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is 595,000 euros. With a living area of 110 square metres according to the BAG registration, that comes to 5,409 euros per square metre. The average price per square metre for homes currently for sale in the Afrika neighbourhood is 5,222 euros, so this apartment is priced above that average.
What does the listing say about the layout of the home?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms. The agent has not published any details about the layout, so it is not possible to say how the 110 square metres of living space is divided. The year of construction, 2003, is mentioned, but no further information about the interior is given.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so there is no official indication of the home's energy performance. You will have to take this into account when considering the property, as the label affects expected energy costs.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Weidevenne district give their living environment an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident highlights the amenities such as public transport, shops, schools and sports. Another mentions the many schools, good public transport connections, and the water that connects a large part of the Afrika neighbourhood, allowing for boating and swimming.
What shops and supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn and Vomar are both within a couple of streets away, making daily groceries easy. A PLUS supermarket is about a ten-minute walk further. The pharmacy is on your doorstep, and the GP practice is just around the corner. The Weidevenne shopping centre is also close by, where you can find everything for your groceries.
How is the public transport in this location?
The bus stop at Canberrastraat is on your doorstep, served by lines 101, 102 and 103. The train station Purmerend Weidevenne is just around the corner, offering rail connections. Residents of the district mention that public transport options are plentiful and connect well to other cities, though one notes it is not flawless.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public risk data at the address level indicates that road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. The current flood risk is elevated, and this remains elevated towards 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are indications at the area level from public risk data, not an assessment of this specific home.
How many schools are within walking distance?
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Oecumenische basisschool Kawama at 480 metres, Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe at 498 metres, and Kuna Mondo at 534 metres. In total, there are 42 schools within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for families with children.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Afrika neighbourhood has around 5,410 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, making up 33 percent of the population, while 15 percent are under 15 and 16 percent are 65 or older. About 46 percent of households have children, and 29 percent are single-person households. The average household size is 2.5 people.
