Melica 236
Hortus (brt), Almere
AreaA modern apartment in Almere
This is a recently built apartment on Melica in the Hortus district of Almere, a part of town that feels calm and orderly. The home was completed in 2022 and comes with an A+ energy label, so it is very efficient to run. At €1,187 per month, the rent sits just below the average for rental homes in this neighbourhood, which makes it a keen option. For context, apartments in Almere typically vary in price depending on size and finish.
The Hortus neighbourhood
Hortus is a small, quiet neighbourhood with around 240 residents, and the atmosphere reflects that scale. The population skews older, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over, while younger households make up a smaller part of the mix. Most households are singles or couples without children, so the streets tend to be peaceful rather than busy with family activity. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture here comes from the neighbourhood statistics. It is a place where you would likely know your neighbours by sight. The neighbourhood of Hortus is part of the wider Hortus district.
Life on the street
The daily routine here is straightforward, with the essentials within reach. For groceries, Vomar is about a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other supermarkets within a short distance, including Albert Heijn and Dirk. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool Caleidoscoop is roughly a ten-minute walk, while Openbare Scholengemeenschap Echnaton for secondary education is a bit further. The nearest train station is about 3.4 kilometres away, which is manageable for occasional trips. The municipality of Almere has a well-planned layout that makes getting around by bike or car fairly easy.
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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 Melica 236, Almere
Is €1,187 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,187 sits just below the average of €1,208 for rental homes in the Hortus neighbourhood. The median rent here is €1,214, so this home is priced slightly under the middle of the market. Given the 64 m² floor area and the 2022 build year, the price per square metre works out to about €18.54, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €18.13.
What does the A+ energy label mean for this home?
An A+ label is the most efficient category on the Dutch energy scale. It means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to homes with lower labels. The label is an official registration, and for a home built in 2022, it reflects a modern standard of construction.
How far is the nearest train station?
The nearest train station is approximately 3.4 kilometres from this apartment. That is a manageable distance for occasional trips, though you would likely rely on a bike or car for the journey. The exact station is not named in the listing, but the distance gives a sense of how connected the location is.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Hortus is a small neighbourhood with about 240 residents. The largest age group is 65 and over, making up 46% of the population, while 25 to 45 year olds account for 38%. Most households are singles or couples without children, with 40% being single-person households and 47% being households without children. It is a quiet, mature area rather than a family-focused one.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 1.1 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn has two locations within about 1.6 kilometres, and Dirk is around 1.8 kilometres. There are 28 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily shopping without travelling far.
What schools are near this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Caleidoscoop is the closest primary school, about 971 metres away. For secondary education, Openbare Scholengemeenschap Echnaton is roughly 1.1 kilometres from the home. There are also other primary options nearby, including Islamitische Basisschool Al Iman and Jenaplan Basisschool De Sterrenzee, all within about 1.4 kilometres.
