A bright apartment on the water
This apartment sits on the sixth floor of a building from 2001, right on the water with an open view. It is part of the Eilandenbuurt Oost neighbourhood in Almere, a quiet corner of the city where residents know each other by name. The asking price of €370,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €538,684. That makes it the cheapest of the 19 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €3,805, while this home asks €3,524 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Almere, this one stands out for its price.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 105 square metres, while the BAG registration records 102 square metres. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to worry about. The property is located on the sixth floor, which gives it that open view over the water.
Life in Eilandenbuurt Oost
Residents of the wider Eilandenbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.03, based on five reviews. One resident, who lived here for 23 years, describes the neighbourhood as having little turnover, with people who are neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other. They mention helpful neighbours, an annual neighbourhood BBQ and quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery. Another resident calls it a mixed neighbourhood of elderly and children, with plenty of facilities for playing and entertainment. A third review is more mixed, praising the helpfulness and the proximity of supermarkets but noting antisocial speeding boats. The neighbourhood has around 1,475 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more on the Eilandenbuurt Oost neighbourhood, the reviews give a good sense of daily life here.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, a Vomar, is a ten-minute walk away, with a Dekamarkt and an Albert Heijn just around the corner. For primary education, OBS De Archipel is a five-minute walk, and there is a secondary school, Pro-Tom Poesstraat, about a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP, Zorggroep Almere, Huisartsenpraktijk De Binder, is a bit further, while the Alphega Apotheek de Compagnie is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line M7 stops at Eilandenbuurt Zuid, a couple of streets away, and the nearest train station, Almere Oostvaarders, is a ten-minute walk. The Flevoziekenhuis is about six kilometres away. All of this sits within the municipality of Almere, which offers a good balance of urban convenience and green space.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was set at €351,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 39%, from €253,000 in 2020 to €351,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The flood risk is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050, while heat stress is low now but could become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Brockhoff Verhuur, Brockhoff Makelaars on Funda, and Brockhoff Makelaars via Huispedia.
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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 Puerto Ricostraat 131, Almere
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €370,000 is 31% below the average asking price in Eilandenbuurt Oost, which is €538,684. It is also the cheapest of the 19 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre here is €3,805, while this apartment asks €3,524 per square metre, so it is also below the average on that basis.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 105 square metres, while the BAG registration records 102 square metres. The home is on the sixth floor and has an open view over the water. It is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was set at €351,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 39%, from €253,000 in 2020 to €351,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 41 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050, while heat stress is low now but could become medium by 2050.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Vomar, about a ten-minute walk away. A Dekamarkt and an Albert Heijn are just around the corner, both about 1.1 kilometres from the home. There is also a PLUS supermarket about two kilometres away. In total, there are 15 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are within walking distance?
The nearest primary school is OBS De Archipel, about a five-minute walk away. There is also a secondary school, Pro-Tom Poesstraat, about a ten-minute walk away. Other primary schools within about a ten-minute walk include Basisschool het Avontuur and Openbare Basisschool Het Spectrum. In total, there are 39 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line M7 stops at Eilandenbuurt Zuid, a couple of streets away, and also at Eilandenbuurt Noord and Regenboogbuurt Zuid, both about a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is Almere Oostvaarders, about 1.3 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The station and bus stops connect the neighbourhood to the wider region.
What do residents say about living in this neighbourhood?
Residents of the wider Eilandenbuurt district give their living environment an average score of 8.03, based on five reviews. One resident who lived here for 23 years praises the quiet surroundings, the greenery and the neighbourhood-mindedness, with an annual BBQ. Another mentions the helpfulness and the proximity of supermarkets, but notes antisocial speeding boats. A third calls it a mixed neighbourhood with plenty of facilities for playing and entertainment.
Is this home suitable for a family?
The apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 105 square metres according to the agent. It is on a single floor, which may suit those who prefer not to use stairs. Whether it suits a family depends on the size of the family and their space needs. The neighbourhood has schools within walking distance and plenty of green space for children.
