A calm spot in Almere Buiten
Tucked away on a quiet road in a residential area, this apartment on Siennastraat 159 offers a peaceful base in the Regenboogbuurt Noord en Oost neighbourhood of Almere. Built in 1996, the home sits in a part of town where residents tend to stay for years, and the atmosphere is friendly and green. With an asking price of €265,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €397,071. For context, that average covers all types of homes, and this apartment is one of the [apartments in Almere]( /koopwoningen/almere/appartementen/ ) currently on the market.
The apartment itself
This three-room apartment has two bedrooms and one floor, with a living area of 60 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is heated by a central heating boiler, and the energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The setting is described as a quiet road in a residential area, so you can expect a calm environment without the bustle of a main thoroughfare.
Life in Regenboogbuurt Noord en Oost
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, who lived here for 23 years, notes: "This neighbourhood is characterised by a number of favourable factors: little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other. Helpful, annual neighbourhood BBQ, quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." A third adds: "Good, neat neighbourhood and a primary school is coming nearby." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,435 inhabitants, and about half of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Regenboogbuurt Noord en Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/regenboogbuurt-noord-en-oost-almere/ ).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Het Spectrum is just around the corner, and Het Kristal is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Zorggroep Almere, Huisartsenpraktijk De Binder, about a ten-minute walk, and the Alphega Apotheek de Compagnie is just around the corner. Bus stops Regenboogbuurt Zuid and Regenboogbuurt Noord, both served by line M7, are on your doorstep, and Almere Oostvaarders train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of [the municipality of Almere]( /gemeente/almere/ ) offers further connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €252,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €159,000 to €252,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is expected to be low now and medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Openbare Makelaardij and Openbare Makelaardij 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Siennastraat 159, Almere
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €265,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €252,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also 33% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €397,071, though that average includes all property types.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms, and is spread over one floor. The living area is 60 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is heated by a central heating boiler and has an energy label of A, which is an efficient label.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €252,000 as of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the value has increased by 58%, from €159,000 in 2020 to €252,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area, though the WOZ value is set by the municipality and may differ from the actual market price.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to public data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on open data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is about 205 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 883 metres away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Het Spectrum is about 205 metres away, and Het Kristal is about 583 metres away. There are also several other schools within a short distance, including a secondary school, Buitenhout College Almere, at about 1 kilometre.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33 out of 10, based on 78 reviews. One resident describes it as "very nice and family friendly," while another highlights the "quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery" and the strong sense of community. A third notes it is a "good, neat neighbourhood."
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops Regenboogbuurt Zuid and Regenboogbuurt Noord are both about 250 metres away, served by line M7. The nearest train station is Almere Oostvaarders, about 1 kilometre away, which provides rail connections. This makes it easy to get around without a car, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not listed here.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on open data, not an inspection of this specific home, so it should be seen as a general guide rather than a definitive assessment.
