Kanaalschans 23
Binnenstad, Purmerend
AreaA historic house in the heart of Purmerend
This 1882 detached house sits on Kanaalschans in the Binnenstad, the historic core of Purmerend. It is a rare find in a neighbourhood where most homes were built after 1990, and the asking price of €549,000 is in line with the market compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €543,682. For context, detached houses in Purmerend give you an idea of what is available across the municipality.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a volume of 411 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 105 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 113 square metres. The plot is 67 square metres in both records. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs for a home of this age.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
The Binnenstad neighbourhood is home to around 2,000 people, and it is a place where residents have strong opinions. Across the municipality of Purmerend, residents give 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!" Another describes it as "Green and safe", noting a "decent shopping centre in the neighbourhood". A third resident, however, paints a different picture, mentioning crime and tensions. With 60% of households being single-person, the area has a particular character.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a ten-minute walk, and there are several secondary options nearby. The GP practice Nota en Swart is just around the corner, as is Apotheek de Ring. For public transport, the bus stop at Gedempte Singelgracht is on your doorstep with lines 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 129, 305, 413, 801, N06 and N07. Purmerend train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Dijklander Ziekenhuis is within the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ and address data
The address has an elevated foundation risk indication, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas and KCAF. The home was built in 1882 on peat soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic is above the norm at 51 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is expected to rise from low to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV.
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About Kanaalschans 23, Purmerend
What is the asking price for this house?
The asking price is €549,000. This is in line with the market compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €543,682. The price per square metre is €5,229 based on the agent's listed living area of 105 square metres, which is 7% below the neighbourhood average of €5,594 per square metre.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The volume is 411 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 105 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 113 square metres. The plot is 67 square metres in both records.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1882, which is reflected in its energy performance. In the neighbourhood, 22.2% of homes have a label of D or lower, while 18.5% have A+ or better.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1882 on peat soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which increases the risk for wooden foundations. In this postcode area, 80% of buildings were constructed before 1970. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 36 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at address level from the Atlas Leefomgeving, with the road traffic figure from 2022 and the rail figure from 2023.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 327 metres. Aldi is at 657 metres and Dekamarkt at 672 metres, both a couple of streets away. Lidl is at 863 metres, a ten-minute walk. In total there are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are in the area?
Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a ten-minute walk at 523 metres, and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is at 821 metres. For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend is at 694 metres and Da Vinci College at 843 metres. There is also a special primary school, Het Plankier, at 421 metres. In total there are 42 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Gedempte Singelgracht is on your doorstep at 210 metres, with lines 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 129, 305, 413, 801, N06 and N07. Purmerend train station is at 993 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There are also stops at Sluisbrug and Tramplein within a couple of streets away.
What do residents say about living in Purmerend?
Across the municipality of Purmerend, residents give an average score of 7.94 based on 22 reviews. One resident praises the area as friendly and child-friendly with good neighbours and easy parking. Another describes it as green and safe with a decent shopping centre. A third resident, however, mentions increasing crime and tensions in the area. These reviews describe the municipality, not specifically the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Binnenstad neighbourhood has around 1,995 residents. 60% of households are single-person households, and the average household size is 1.5. 42% of residents are between 25 and 45 years old, while 18% are 65 or older. 13% of households have children. Of the 1,402 homes in the neighbourhood, 27% are owner-occupied.
