Bloemfontein 1
Afrika, Purmerend
AreaA spacious end-of-terrace home in Purmerend
This end-of-terrace house on Bloemfontein 1 sits in the Afrika neighbourhood, part of the Weidevenne district in Purmerend. Built in 2004, it offers a living area of 187 m² on a plot of 220 m², which is 30% larger than the neighbourhood average of 144 m². The asking price of €745,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €697,917. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Purmerend are currently listed at an average of €5,082 per m².
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. What is known is that the home was built in 2004 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The living area of 187 m² comes from the BAG registration, and the price per m² is calculated on that basis at €3,984.
The Afrika neighbourhood
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "top location for commuters", praising the amenities such as public transport, shops, schools and sports facilities. Another says: "I think it's a very nice neighbourhood to live in", mentioning the many schools nearby, the public transport options, and the canals with cycling and walking paths. The same resident notes that "a large part of the Afrika neighbourhood is connected by water, so you can also go boating and swimming". The neighbourhood counts 5,370 inhabitants, and 69% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. The Afrika neighbourhood is one of the newer parts of Purmerend, with 94.7% of homes built between 1990 and 2010.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The nearest primary schools, Kuna Mondo and Oecumenische basisschool Kawama, are just around the corner, and the Vomar and Albert Heijn supermarkets are a ten-minute walk away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Melbourne is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Weidevenne is even closer. Bus stops at Woestijnstraat and Karavaanstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 101, 102, 103 and 308, and Purmerend Weidevenne train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Purmerend offers further facilities, including the Dijklander Ziekenhuis at a couple of kilometres. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 55 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and remains elevated in 2050; heat stress is low now and medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via HR Home Zaandam, Aandacht maakt het verschil.
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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.
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About Bloemfontein 1, Purmerend
What does the asking price of €745,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €697,917. The home has a living area of 187 m², which is 30% larger than the neighbourhood average of 144 m². The price per m², based on the BAG registration, comes to €3,984.
What is known about the layout of this home?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage. The home was built in 2004 and has an energy label A. The living area is 187 m² according to the BAG registration, on a plot of 220 m².
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. As a result, the description of the home itself is limited to the year of construction, the energy label, and the floor areas from the BAG registration. No further details are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about the Afrika neighbourhood?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident calls it a "top location for commuters" with all amenities nearby. Another mentions the many schools, the public transport options, and the canals for boating and swimming. A third says it is "nice people but boring".
What are the public transport options near this home?
Bus stops at Woestijnstraat and Karavaanstraat are within 200 metres, served by lines 101, 102, 103 and 308. Purmerend Weidevenne train station is 648 metres away. A resident notes that public transport here is "not flawless, but certainly not bad either" and that you are "well connected to other cities".
Which schools are closest to this home?
The nearest primary schools are Kuna Mondo at 162 metres and Oecumenische basisschool Kawama at 238 metres, followed by Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe at 272 metres. There are 42 schools within five kilometres, and a resident mentions "many schools nearby, so plenty of choice".
What does the energy label A mean for this home?
Energy label A is an efficient label, which means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home was built in 2004. The listing does not state specific insulation features, so no further claims about the construction can be made.
What risk indications apply to this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 55 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding is low, while the current flood risk is elevated and remains elevated in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
The nearest supermarkets are Vomar at 721 metres and Albert Heijn at 735 metres, both about a ten-minute walk. A PLUS is at 1,232 metres, and an Aldi at 2,000 metres. A resident mentions that supermarkets are "abundant: Lidl, Dirk, Spar, several Vomar and Albert Heijn stores", and that the Weidevenne shopping centre is even closer.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The price per m² for this home is €3,984, based on the BAG living area of 187 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €5,082. The asking price of €745,000 is in line with the market compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €697,917.
