A quiet spot in Literatuurwijk Noordwest
This end-of-terrace house on Jacob Catsstraat 28 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Literatuurwijk Noordwest, Almere. Built in 2001, the home has an energy label B. With an asking price of €425,000, it is the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the price is 18% below the average asking price of €515,900 for the area. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Almere typically sell in a range that this home sits at the lower end of.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a fully insulated, five-room home with three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 81 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The plot is 161 m² according to both sources. There is a back garden of 69 m² facing northeast, and the home is heated by district heating. It is offered as freehold property, so you own the land outright.
Life in Literatuurwijk Noordwest
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 there for 23 years, describes "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 notes it is a "good, neat neighbourhood and a primary school is coming nearby." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,020 residents, and 58% of households have children. For more on the area, see the Literatuurwijk Noordwest neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Vomar, is just around the corner, with SPAR express and PLUS a couple of streets away. OBS Letterland primary school is a five-minute walk, and De Omnibus is also close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Medi-Mere Stad is a ten-minute walk, and the Alphega Apotheek Archipel pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Literatuurwijk West is a five-minute walk away, served by lines 34, M4 and N22. Almere Muziekwijk train station is a ten-minute walk. The Flevoziekenhuis hospital is a bit further out. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Almere.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €433,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €260,000 to €433,000. As for the address, the area-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden and railway noise at 58 dB Lden, both above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is below it. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 it is low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Alex van Keulen Makelaars and their listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Jacob Catsstraat 28, Almere
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €425,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €433,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €260,000 to €433,000.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 81 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². There is a back garden of 69 m² facing northeast, and the property is freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states the home is fully insulated and heated by district heating. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data indicates road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden and railway noise at 58 dB Lden, both above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is at 43 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 638 metres away. SPAR express is at 1,146 metres, and there are two PLUS supermarkets at 1,342 and 1,355 metres. Albert Heijn is at 1,362 metres. In total, there are 21 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are within walking distance?
OBS Letterland primary school is about 407 metres away, and De Omnibus primary school is at 576 metres. For secondary education, Aeres VMBO Almere is at 1,380 metres. There are also special education options nearby, such as Alexander Roozendaalschool at 1,234 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Literatuurwijk West, about 335 metres away, served by lines 34, M4 and N22. Almere Muziekwijk train station is at 1,448 metres. The stop Literatuurwijk Mid. is at 571 metres, and Almere Poort, Hogekant is at 827 metres, both with the same lines plus 329 at the latter.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Almere give an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and family friendly neighbourhood." Another mentions "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other." These reviews describe the municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €5,247, based on the agent's listed living area of 81 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,923. The living area is 40% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 135 m², which explains the higher per-square-metre figure.
