Mérenguestraat 18
Amerika, Purmerend
AreaA bright end-of-terrace home in Purmerend
This end-of-terrace house on Mérenguestraat 18 sits in the Amerika neighbourhood of Purmerend, a part of the Weidevenne district. Built in 2000, the home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a floor area of 133 m² according to the agent, the asking price of €550,000 works out at €4,135 per m². That price is 17% below the average asking price of €664,154 for homes in this neighbourhood, so the verdict is that it is keen. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Purmerend]( /koopwoningen/purmerend/hoekwoningen/ ) are the property type on offer here.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated family home with six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is 133 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 132 m². The plot measures 134 m² in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a back garden of 44 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden and a side garden. The home is heated by district heating and is offered as full ownership. There is no garage, though the agent notes one could be added.
Life in Amerika
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools, sports." Another describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood to live in", adding that there are many schools nearby and plenty of public transport options, so you are well connected to other cities. The same resident mentions a meadow nearby, canals with cycling and walking paths, and that a large part of the area is connected by water, so you can go boating and swimming. The neighbourhood has around 4,525 residents, and about 48% of households have children. [The Amerika neighbourhood]( /buurt/amerika-purmerend/ ) is where this home is located.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Vomar is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Nieuwe Wereld is on your doorstep, and Oecumenische basisschool De Marimba is just around the corner. Huisartsenpraktijk Melbourne is a five-minute walk away, and Apotheek Weidevenne is just beyond that. Bus stops at Savannastraat and Canberrastraat are within a couple of streets, served by lines 101, 102, 308 and 103. Purmerend Weidevenne train station is on your doorstep. [The municipality of Purmerend]( /gemeente/purmerend/ ) covers this area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €538,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €347,000 to €538,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 49 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 peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, as is the 2050 projection. 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 Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV 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 Mérenguestraat 18, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this home is €538,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €550,000 is 2% above that WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual one without further interpretation.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The living area is 133 m² per the agent, while the BAG registration lists 132 m². The plot is 134 m². There is a back garden of 44 m² facing south, plus a front and side garden. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states the home is fully insulated. The energy label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €347,000 to €538,000. The reference date for the 2025 value is 1 January 2025. This development is a precomputed figure from the municipal valuation records, showing how the value has changed over that period.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The information comes from sources such as the Klimaateffectatlas and Atlas Leefomgeving.
What flood risk applies to this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is elevated, as is the 2050 projection. Heat stress is currently low but is projected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Vomar is 285 m away and Albert Heijn is 347 m away, both within a short walk. Openbare Basisschool De Nieuwe Wereld is 217 m away, and Oecumenische basisschool De Marimba is 284 m away. There are also several other primary schools within a few hundred metres, including Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe and Oecumenische basisschool Kawama.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Purmerend, Savannastraat at 204 m, served by lines 101, 102 and 308. Purmerend, Canberrastraat at 387 m is served by lines 101, 102 and 103. Purmerend Weidevenne train station is 200 m away. The bus lines are named without further detail on destinations or frequencies.
How do residents rate the district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident says it is a "great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools, sports." Another describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood to live in" with many schools and public transport options. These reviews describe the district, not specifically the Amerika neighbourhood.
