A seventh-floor apartment in Almere
This apartment sits on the seventh floor of a building on Polenstraat, in the Europakwartier W.-Noord neighbourhood of Almere. The home was built in 2008 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €315,000 is 28% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €438,700. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,128, and this home is listed at €5,625 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Almere], this one is priced keenly compared with the neighbourhood average.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, with a living area of 56 square metres and a volume of 186 cubic metres. The BAG registration lists the living area as 57 square metres, so there is a slight difference between the two sources. The home is on the seventh floor, which means you get a high vantage point over the surroundings.
Europakwartier W.-Noord
Europakwartier W.-Noord is a neighbourhood with about 2,510 residents, and a large share of them, 47%, live alone. The average household size is 2.0, and a third of households have children. 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 in the area for 23 years, mentions "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other," and adds that there is an annual neighbourhood BBQ and "quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." A third resident calls it a "good, neat neighbourhood." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see [the Europakwartier W.-Noord neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. For schools, the International School Almere is a couple of streets away, and De Kleine Wereld primary school is. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Medi-Mere Poort is on your doorstep, and Apotheek Vizier pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Almere Poort, Middenkant is a five-minute walk away, served by lines 34, M4, 329, and N22. Almere Poort train station is a ten-minute walk. This all falls within [the municipality of Almere].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and air traffic is also 44 dB Lden, not above the norm. However, railway noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, but by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via EasyExpat Makelaars.
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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 Polenstraat 174, Almere
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €315,000 is 28% below the average asking price in the Europakwartier W.-Noord neighbourhood, which is €438,700. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,128, while this home is listed at €5,625 per square metre. The average living area in the neighbourhood is 89 square metres, so this apartment is smaller than the typical home there.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 56 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 57 square metres. The home is located on the seventh floor of the building, and the volume is 186 cubic metres.
Is there a WOZ value available for this home?
No WOZ value is stated for this home. Without it, there is no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €315,000.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Area-level data indicates that road traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and air traffic noise is also 44 dB Lden, not above the norm. However, railway noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These are indications at the address level from public data, not a measurement inside the home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, but by 2050 it is expected to be medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is the Albert Heijn at 363 metres, which is just around the corner. The PLUS is at 890 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There are also other options within a few kilometres, including another Albert Heijn at 1,143 metres and a SPAR express at 1,352 metres.
What schools are near this home?
The International School Almere, a secondary school, is at 226 metres, and De Kleine Wereld primary school is at 241 metres. Arte College secondary school is at 435 metres, and Aeres VMBO Almere is at 749 metres. Poort Lyceum secondary school is at 911 metres.
How far is the nearest train station?
Almere Poort train station is at 700 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. There are also several bus stops nearby, including Almere Poort, Middenkant at 458 metres, served by lines 34, M4, 329, and N22.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident says it is a "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 the "quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
