A calm spot in Weidevenne
Nijlstraat 34E is a two-bedroom apartment in the Afrika neighbourhood of Purmerend, part of the Weidevenne district. The home sits on a quiet road within a residential area, and the setting feels peaceful. With an asking price of €350,000, the price is 49% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €685,068, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes in the area. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,905, while this home is listed at €6,250 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Purmerend, this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the apartment
Built in 2006, this apartment has 2 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, spread over 4 floors. The living area is 56 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 179 m³. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €120. The property is located on the first living floor, and the energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Afrika
Residents of the district of Weidevenne, which includes the Afrika neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools, sports." Another resident notes: "There are many schools nearby, so plenty of choice. There are also many public transport options, so you are well connected to other cities." The same resident adds that "the neighbourhoods often look well-maintained" and mentions the nearby meadow and canals for walking dogs. The district has about 5,370 residents, and 69% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Afrika neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Vomar and Albert Heijn are both within a five-minute walk, and PLUS is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools like Oecumenische basisschool Kawama and Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe are a couple of streets away. 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 about a ten-minute walk. All of this is part of the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €326,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above the WOZ value. Over the past year, the WOZ value increased from €310,000 to €326,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is elevated both now and in 2050, 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 Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV.
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About Nijlstraat 34E, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €326,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 49% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €685,068, though the home is smaller than the neighbourhood average at 56 m² compared with 147 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has 2 rooms, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom, spread over 4 floors. The living area is 56 m², and the volume is 179 m³. It is located on the first living floor. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €120.
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 relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which supports the label. No further details about the insulation are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation are provided.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is about 281 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 309 metres away, both within a five-minute walk. PLUS is about 1.1 km away, and Aldi is about 1.7 km away. There are 17 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Oecumenische basisschool Kawama at 370 metres, Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe at 383 metres, and Kuna Mondo at 440 metres. There are 42 schools within 5 km, so there is a wide range of options for education.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Canberrastraat is 126 metres away, with lines 101, 102, and 103. The train station Purmerend Weidevenne is 228 metres away. This gives you access to both bus and train services, though the listing does not specify destinations or travel times.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district of Weidevenne give an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident praises the amenities, saying "Great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools, sports." Another resident mentions the many schools and public transport options, and notes that the neighbourhoods "often look well-maintained."
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of housing?
In the Afrika neighbourhood, 69% of homes are owner-occupied, and the average household size is 2.5. The neighbourhood has about 5,370 residents, with 46% of households having children. The housing stock is relatively new, with 95.7% of homes built between 1990 and 2010.
