Europa, Purmerend
NeighbourhoodThis 2022-built apartment on Ponte di Rialto 24 is a fresh, energy-efficient home in the Europa neighbourhood of Purmerend. With an A++ label, it's as efficient as they come, keeping running costs low. At €382,500, the asking price is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €565,140, which is keen given the smaller floor area of 51 m². For context, apartments in Purmerend vary widely, but this one stands out for its modern specs and market-rate price.
Europa is a calm, well-planned part of Weidevenne with a mix of families and older residents. One resident describes it as "Nice people but boring", a peaceful setting where you know your neighbours. The area is very urban (density 2578 addresses per km²), yet green spaces are just around the corner. Most homes were built after 2010, giving the neighbourhood Europa a modern feel. It's a place where daily life is straightforward and unhurried.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a five-minute walk, and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Purmerend keeps the area well-maintained, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Kocken Makelaars.
Details of this home
Ponte di Rialto 24, Purmerend
Very good · 1 resident
Nice people but boring
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Data from Europa
17 within 5 km
42 within 5 km
About Ponte di Rialto 24, Purmerend
The asking price is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €565,140, but the apartment is also 59% smaller than the average home in Europa (51 m² vs 125 m²). Given its modern build and A++ energy label, the price per m² works out to about €7,500, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,821 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the new construction and efficiency.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or similar system. Your heating and electricity bills will be very low compared to older homes. In Europa, 62% of homes have label A+ or better, so this fits right in with the modern housing stock.
The train station is 1.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
Based on one review, a resident says: "Nice people but boring." So you can expect friendly, quiet neighbours. The area has many families and older residents, with a mix of ages. It's a peaceful place where people keep to themselves but are pleasant when you meet them.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is 351 m away (a five-minute walk), and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is 833 m away (a ten-minute walk). For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend is 987 m away, also about a ten-minute walk.
Albert Heijn is 541 m away, just around the corner. Aldi and Dekamarkt are both under 1 km, a couple of streets away. For more variety, there are 17 supermarkets within 5 km. Daily shopping is easy without a car.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Europa