Columbuskwartier Noord, Almere
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Leif Erikssonstraat sits in a quiet part of Almere, where the streets are wide and the sky feels open. With 123 m² of floor space and a plot of 147 m², it is a proper family home, noticeably larger than the average rental in the neighbourhood. The rent of €2,030 is on the high side compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Almere, but you get a lot of square metres for it.
Columbuskwartier Noord is a modern residential area built around 2010, so the streets are tidy and the houses are energy-efficient. More than half the homes are single-family houses, and the population is young: a third of residents are under 25. It is a neighbourhood where children play outside and neighbours know each other. The neighbourhood Columbuskwartier Noord has a moderate urban feel, not too busy, not too quiet.
For your morning bread and groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Two primary schools, De Droomspiegel and Columbusschool, are a couple of streets away, so the school run is a short walk. For secondary school, Arte College is about a ten-minute walk. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for an evening stroll. The municipality Almere offers plenty of green space and recreational areas.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via REBO Huurwoningen.
Details of this home
Leif Erikssonstraat 85, Almere
Data from Columbuskwartier Noord
Data from Columbuskwartier Noord
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About Leif Erikssonstraat 85, Almere
The rent is 27% above the neighbourhood average of €1,600, but this home is also 66% larger than the average rental in Columbuskwartier Noord (123 m² vs 74 m²). So you are paying more, but you get significantly more space. Whether that is fair depends on how much you value extra square metres.
At 123 m², this corner house is well above the average rental in the neighbourhood, which is 74 m². That makes it one of the larger rental homes available in Columbuskwartier Noord.
The home has energy label A+, which is very efficient. That means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low, and the home is well insulated. It is a modern build from 2012, so it meets current standards.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Almere has good train connections to Amsterdam and elsewhere.
Columbuskwartier Noord is very family-oriented: 375 households have children, and there are two primary schools within a few hundred metres. The area has a park on your doorstep and a low crime rate (37 total offences). It is a quiet, safe place to raise kids.
The listing does not mention a garden, but the plot is 147 m², which typically includes some outdoor space.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Columbuskwartier Noord
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