A grand home by the water
This end-of-terrace house on Purmersteenweg sits right in the heart of Purmerend, in the Stationsbuurt. It is a classic herenhuis, built in 1922, with a stately presence that immediately sets the tone. The asking price is €715,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €602,667, and the average asking price per m² is €5,294, while this home is listed at €4,086 per m². If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Purmerend, this one stands out for its size and its position along the water.
Inside the house
The agent describes a spacious interior with nine rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 175 m², while the BAG registration records 174 m², and the plot is 161 m² according to both. The house has a garden of 69 m², facing south and accessible via the back, plus a balcony. It is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, with partial double glazing, and a central heating boiler. The volume is 698 m³, which gives a sense of the generous proportions.
The Stationsbuurt
This is a neighbourhood where the centre is genuinely close, and residents across the municipality of Purmerend give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on 22 reviews. One resident says: "Fijne buurt, gezellig, veilig en vooral vriendelijk en kind vriendelijk. Veel kleine kinderen die genieten om buiten te spelen! Veel school keuzes en centrum super dichtbij alles is dichtbij." Another resident, however, describes a different experience: "It's getting more and more criminal here. You can no longer safely enter the park. Robberies, threats especially; by the youth." The neighbourhood itself has 795 inhabitants, of whom 56% are 65 or older, and 51% of households are single-person. These are the kind of contrasts that make a place what it is, and the reviews reflect that mix. For more on the area, see the Stationsbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: Aldi is just around the corner, Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and Lidl within a five-minute walk. For primary education, Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is a five-minute walk, and secondary options include SG Nelson Mandela and Jan van Egmond Lyceum, both within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Nota en Swart is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek de Ring is just around the corner. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Stadhuis bus stop is on your doorstep, with lines 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 413, 416, N06 and N07, and Purmerend train station is a five-minute walk. This is a home that puts the rest of the municipality of Purmerend within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data, based on public sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the note that the home was built in 1925 on peat soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Hoen Makelaars.
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About Purmersteenweg 2, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €715,000. The average asking price in the Stationsbuurt is €602,667, and the average asking price per m² is €5,294. This home is listed at €4,086 per m². The average living area of homes for sale in the neighbourhood is 123 m², so this house, at 175 m², is considerably larger. No judgement is given on whether the price is high or low; the figures are presented as they are.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
According to the agent, the house has nine rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 175 m², while the BAG registration records 174 m². The plot is 161 m². There is a garden of 69 m² facing south, accessible via the back, and a balcony. The volume is 698 m³. The property is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the house has roof, wall and floor insulation, and partial double glazing, which may help. However, the label itself is a general indication, and actual costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. The notes mention that the home was built in 1925 on peat soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Aldi is about 260 metres away, Albert Heijn about 284 metres, Lidl about 320 metres, and Dekamarkt about 367 metres. A second Aldi is about 513 metres away. This means daily groceries are easily within reach on foot.
Which schools are close to this home?
For primary education, Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is about 425 metres away. For secondary education, SG Nelson Mandela is about 539 metres, Jan van Egmond Lyceum about 550 metres, Vonk Purmerend about 579 metres, and Da Vinci College about 600 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk or so.
How is the public transport from this location?
The nearest bus stop is Purmerend, Stadhuis, about 192 metres away, with lines 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 413, 416, N06 and N07. The Gedempte Where stop is about 246 metres away with the same lines. Purmerend train station is about 486 metres away, so rail connections are also within walking distance.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Purmerend give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on 22 reviews. One resident praises the friendly, child-friendly atmosphere and the proximity of the centre. Another expresses concerns about safety in the park and tensions among residents. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, so it is worth considering both perspectives.
