A calm spot in a young neighbourhood
This ground-floor apartment on Olivier Van Noortstraat 26B sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Columbuskwartier Noord, Almere. The home was built in 2018 and has an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €455,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €606,438. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,859, while this home is listed at €5,112 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Almere, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
This is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment, located on the first living floor. It has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 87 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 89 m². The home has a southwest-facing back garden of 30 m² and a parking space. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with double glazing, and it is heated by district heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €17,900 per year, which is a significant amount to factor into the monthly costs.
The Columbuskwartier Noord neighbourhood
Columbuskwartier Noord is a neighbourhood with about 2,050 residents, and it is part of the larger Columbuskwartier district. Residents of the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and family friendly neighbourhood." Another resident, who lived there for 23 years, mentions: "This neighbourhood is characterised by a number of favourable factors: little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other. Helpful, annual neighbourhood BBQ, quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." A third resident adds: "Good, neat neighbourhood and a primary school is coming nearby." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the local area, see the Columbuskwartier Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 89 metres away. There are two primary schools within a short walk: De Droomspiegel and Columbusschool. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Medi-Mere Poort, a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Apotheek Vizier is also nearby. The bus stop Almere Poort, Columbuskwartier is just around the corner, with lines 34, M4, and N22. The nearest train station is Almere Poort, about a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Almere, which offers further amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €431,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €313,000 to €431,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Staat Makelaars and Staat Makelaars on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Olivier Van Noortstraat 26B, Almere
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €455,000 is 25% below the average asking price in Columbuskwartier Noord, which is €606,438. The price per square metre is €5,112, compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,859 per m². This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 87 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 89 m². There is a southwest-facing back garden of 30 m² and a parking space. The home is fully insulated with double glazing and heated by district heating.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €431,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 38%, from €313,000 in 2020 to €431,000 in 2025. This shows a steady upward trend in the municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 89 metres away, on your doorstep. There are two primary schools within a short walk: De Droomspiegel at 279 metres and Columbusschool at 309 metres. For secondary education, Arte College is about 1.1 km away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Medi-Mere Poort, and the pharmacy Apotheek Vizier is also close by.
What is the public transport situation?
The bus stop Almere Poort, Columbuskwartier is just 80 metres away, with bus lines 34, M4, and N22. The nearest train station is Almere Poort, at 1.4 km, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both local bus services and the train network.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and family friendly neighbourhood." Another mentions: "This neighbourhood is characterised by a number of favourable factors: little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €17,900 per year. This is a significant amount that contributes to the maintenance of the shared areas and the building. It is important to factor this into the total monthly costs of owning this home.
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 to less efficient labels. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with double glazing, which supports the efficient label. The home is heated by district heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to address-level data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050.
