Europa, Purmerend
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Donaulaan sits in the Europa neighbourhood of Purmerend, a quiet residential area with a distinctly suburban feel. With 135 m² of living space and a 254 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €699,000 is 24% above the neighbourhood average of €565,140, which puts it on the high side compared to other homes in the area. For context, detached houses in Purmerend tend to command a premium.
Europa is a modern neighbourhood, with 91% of homes built after 2010. It's a very urban area (address density 2,578 per km²), yet it feels spacious thanks to the many parks and green spaces. The one resident review sums it up: "Nice people but boring", so it's a peaceful, safe place rather than a buzzing hub. Most households are families with children, and the average household size is 2.2. The neighbourhood Europa is well-regarded for its calm atmosphere.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels and Oecumenische basisschool De Marimba. The municipality Purmerend provides good local amenities, including a park and a restaurant within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via De Vliegende Makelaar.
Details of this home
Donaulaan 104, Purmerend
Very good · 1 resident
Nice people but boring
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17 within 5 km
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About Donaulaan 104, Purmerend
The asking price is 24% above the average asking price in Europa (€565,140), so it's on the high side. However, detached homes are rare in this neighbourhood, only 42% of homes are single-family, and this one has a large plot and an A energy label. Whether it's worth the premium depends on how much you value space and efficiency.
Europa is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with mostly modern homes (91% built after 2010). It's very urban in density but has plenty of green spaces. One resident described it as 'nice people but boring', so it's safe and peaceful rather than lively. The area has a mix of families and couples, with an average household size of 2.2.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities feasible without a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is 254 m away, and Oecumenische basisschool De Marimba is 437 m away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.5 km from the home.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint. In Europa, 62% of homes have label A+ and 38% have label A, so this home is in line with the neighbourhood's high standards.
Currently, there are 25 homes for sale in Europa, with prices ranging from €327,250 to €995,000. The median price is €550,000, so this home is above the median. Homes here sell on average within 41 days, indicating a steady market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Europa