Eilandenbuurt Oost, Almere
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Jamaicastraat sits in a peaceful part of Eilandenbuurt Oost, where the streets are lined with similar homes from the early 2000s. With 197 m² of living space on a 324 m² plot, it is considerably larger than the neighbourhood average, 54% bigger, in fact. The asking price of €775,000 is 70% above the local average of €455,556, which reflects the extra space and the energy-efficient A label. For context, detached houses in Almere are a small segment of the market, and this one is priced keenly for its size.
Eilandenbuurt Oost is a quiet, mixed neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as 'truly fantastic, a quiet neighbourhood with nice people, a mixed neighbourhood of elderly, children, plenty of facilities for playing and entertainment.' The area is predominantly owner-occupied (95%) and consists mostly of single-family homes (73%), with a large share of households with children. Incomes are above average, and the streets are safe, only 37 crimes were recorded in the area. This is a place where people know each other, and the Eilandenbuurt Oost neighbourhood lives up to its reputation.
A five-minute walk takes you to OBS De Archipel primary school, and secondary schools like Pro-Tom Poesstraat and Buitenhout College Almere are just a short stroll away. For groceries, Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk, with Vomar and Dekamarkt a couple of streets further. The nearest park is just around the corner, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, handy for commuters. The municipality of Almere offers plenty of amenities, but here you have most of them within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via eXp Nederland and eXp Netherlands bv, so you can view it through several portals. The agent has provided full details, including the energy label and floor plan.
Details of this home
Jamaicastraat 14, Almere
Very good · 1 resident
truly fantastic, a quiet neighbourhood with nice people, a mixed neighbourhood of elderly, children, plenty of facilities for playing and entertainment.
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About Jamaicastraat 14, Almere
The asking price is 70% above the neighbourhood average of €455,556, but this home is also 54% larger than the typical 128 m² in Eilandenbuurt Oost. Detached houses are rare in this area, only 9 are currently for sale, and the property has an A energy label, which keeps running costs low. Given the size, plot and efficiency, the price is in line with what you would expect for a home of this calibre.
Eilandenbuurt Oost is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of ages. One resident calls it 'truly fantastic' and notes the friendly atmosphere and plenty of play facilities. The area is very safe, with only 37 crimes recorded, and almost all homes are owner-occupied. It is a short walk to the train station and local shops, making it convenient without being busy.
The home has an energy label A, which is the most efficient category. In the neighbourhood, 60% of homes have label A and 40% have label B, so this property is among the best in terms of energy performance. That means lower heating bills and a smaller carbon footprint compared to older homes.
OBS De Archipel primary school is just a five-minute walk away, and there are several other primaries within a kilometre. For secondary education, Pro-Tom Poesstraat and Buitenhout College Almere are both within a ten-minute walk. The area has 38 schools within 5 km, so there is plenty of choice.
The train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Almere Centrum or further afield straightforward.
Given the size of the plot and the detached nature of the house, outdoor space is very likely, but you would need to check the floor plan or ask the agent for details.
With 197 m² of living space, a detached layout and four floors (including a basement), it is reasonable to expect at least four bedrooms, but the exact configuration is not provided by the agent.
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