A bright start in Diemen
This apartment sits in the heart of Diemen, in the Centrum Oost neighbourhood, where the village atmosphere still lingers. It is a 2008 build with an A energy label, so it is an efficient home to run. The asking price of €420,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €580,667, and it is the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale in this area. For context, apartments in Diemen average around €6,291 per square metre.
The home itself
This one-bedroom apartment spans a single floor, with one bathroom and a living area of 70 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home comes with roof, wall and floor insulation plus HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €176.93. The property is described as being in the centre and in a residential area.
Life in Centrum Oost
Centrum Oost is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,860 residents, many of whom live alone. Across the municipality of Diemen, residents give an average score of 7.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood, I live among many immigrants from all over the world (Diemen Zuid). I actually like that. Police are also visible and there are 2 train stations, bus and tram plus metro and schools all within walking distance." Another notes: "Well, it's very quiet here, and the street is very safe. You can also easily reach the shopping centre for your daily necessities." The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they paint a picture of a quiet, safe and well-connected area. For more on the Centrum Oost neighbourhood, the local housing market shows that 42% of homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, with Vomar a couple of streets away and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Octopus is a couple of streets away, and Oecumenische Basisschool De Ark is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Teszler, and the Diemer Apotheek Centrum pharmacy is nearby. Public transport is on your doorstep: the Diemerbrug stop, served by bus and tram lines 29 and 44, is just around the corner, and Diemen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Diemen also has a hospital, OLVG locatie Oost, about 3.9 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €420,000 as of 1 January 2025, which is virtually equal to the asking price. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €318,000 to €420,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on peat soil that is sensitive to settling, and this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar1 Internetmakelaar - Zelf uw huis verkopen.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Ouddiemerlaan 4M, Diemen
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €420,000 is 28% below the average asking price of €580,667 for homes currently for sale in Centrum Oost. It is also the cheapest of the nine homes on the market in this neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre, based on the agent's stated living area of 70 m², comes to €6,000, which is about 5% below the neighbourhood average of €6,291 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is stated as 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 69 m². The home also has a volume of 213 m³. It is a 2008 build with an A energy label.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €420,000 as of 1 January 2025, which is virtually equal to the asking price. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 32%, from €318,000 to €420,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 78% of buildings were constructed before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is AH XL, about 416 metres away, followed by Vomar at 423 metres and Jumbo at 590 metres. All three are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient. There are also several other supermarkets within a few kilometres, including an Albert Heijn and a SPAR express.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Diemerbrug stop, served by bus and tram lines 29 and 44, is just 61 metres away. The Beukenhorst bus stop, with lines 44 and N87, is 166 metres away. Diemen train station is about 859 metres from the home, so you have both local and national connections within easy reach.
What is the neighbourhood of Centrum Oost like?
Centrum Oost has around 1,860 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 46%. The average household size is 1.9. Residents of the wider municipality of Diemen give an average score of 7.92, based on three reviews. One resident mentions the quiet and safe streets, while another appreciates the mix of cultures and the nearby amenities.
