Binnenstad, Purmerend
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zuidersteeg sits right in the lively centre of Purmerend, where the streets are filled with shops, cafés and restaurants. At 65 m² it's a compact home, and with an asking price of €349,000 it's noticeably more affordable than the average in the area, about 32% below the neighbourhood average of €514,318. That makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially compared to other apartments in Purmerend.
Binnenstad is the historic core of Purmerend, with a very high address density of 2,876 addresses per km², so it's a bustling, urban environment. The population is around 1,800, with many single-person households (740) and relatively few families with children (150). The average household size is just 1.5, reflecting the central, city-centre character. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, compact area where most homes are apartments. You can read more about the Binnenstad neighbourhood for further details.
Your daily shopping is sorted: Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. For breakfast or a coffee, restaurants are on your doorstep. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels (a ten-minute walk) and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert. Secondary schools like Vonk Purmerend and Da Vinci College are also within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a 15-minute walk away, and a park or public garden is just around the corner. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Purmerend.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Kocken Makelaars.
Details of this home
Zuidersteeg 12C, Purmerend
Data from Binnenstad
Data from Binnenstad
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About Zuidersteeg 12C, Purmerend
The asking price of €349,000 is about 32% below the average asking price in Binnenstad (€514,318) and also below the median of €450,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average at 65 m², so the price per m² works out to roughly €5,369, close to the neighbourhood average of €5,577 per m². So it's priced keenly for its size.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 29% of homes have label B, and a further 25% have A or better. So this apartment is above average in energy performance, meaning lower heating costs compared to older, less efficient homes.
The train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. Purmerend station connects to Amsterdam and other cities.
Binnenstad is the city centre of Purmerend, very urban with a high density of shops, restaurants and services. It's popular with singles and couples, 740 of the 1,800 residents live alone. There are few families with children, so it's a quieter, adult-oriented atmosphere during the week, but lively at weekends.
Yes, Albert Heijn is just 176 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. Aldi and Dekamarkt are about 500-600 m, also within easy walking distance.
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels (474 m) and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert (673 m). For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend (630 m) and Da Vinci College (759 m) are also within walking distance.
At 65 m², this apartment is about 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 97 m². That's typical for a compact city-centre apartment, many homes in Binnenstad are smaller, older properties.
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