A bright apartment by the water
This apartment on the fourth floor of a 1998 building sits along the water in the Regenboogbuurt Zuid neighbourhood of Almere, with an open setting and a free view. The asking price of €350,000 is the lowest of the eleven homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits about 20% below the average asking price of €435,909 there. Compared with the neighbourhood average, the price is on the low side. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,893, and this home is listed at €3,889 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Almere, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
This apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 90 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 92 square metres. The home has full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €227.74. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the home is heated with a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Regenboogbuurt Zuid
Residents across 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 "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other," adding that there is a "quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." A third resident calls it a "Good, neat neighbourhood." The neighbourhood has about 1,060 residents, and 76% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the Regenboogbuurt Zuid neighbourhood, the reviews paint a picture of a settled, green area.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools within walking distance include Openbare Basisschool Het Spectrum and OBS De Archipel. The nearest GP is Zorggroep Almere, Huisartsenpraktijk De Binder, and the Alphega Apotheek de Compagnie is a couple of streets away. Bus line M7 stops at Regenboogbuurt Zuid, just around the corner, and the nearest train station is Almere Oostvaarders, a ten-minute walk. The Flevoziekenhuis is further out, at about six kilometres. For a broader view of the municipality of Almere, this location offers a practical daily routine.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €349,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €219,000 to €349,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 51 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 clay, which is sensitive to settlement. The current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress indication is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including van der Linden Groep and Makelaardij Van der Linden Almere 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 Pastelstraat 87, Almere
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €349,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 59%, from €219,000 in 2020 to €349,000 in 2025. This means the asking price closely tracks the latest municipal valuation.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 90 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 square metres. The home is on the fourth floor and has a volume of 275 cubic metres. It is offered with full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated with a central heating boiler. These features support the efficient label, though the label itself is the official rating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at the address level. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it gives a general picture of the area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The figures give an idea of the acoustic environment in the vicinity.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Dekamarkt, about 740 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 1.2 kilometres away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool Het Spectrum is about 740 metres away, and OBS De Archipel is about 840 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short distance, and a secondary school, Pro-Tom Poesstraat, is about 1.3 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Almere Buiten, Regenboogbuurt Zuid, about 320 metres away, served by bus line M7. The nearest train station is Almere Oostvaarders, about 1.35 kilometres away. This gives you a direct bus connection close by and a train station within a ten-minute walk. The bus line M7 also stops at other nearby locations in the area.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across 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 "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other," and notes "quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €350,000 is the lowest of the eleven homes currently for sale in the Regenboogbuurt Zuid neighbourhood. It sits about 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €435,909. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,893, and this home is listed at €3,889 per square metre, which is in line with that average.
