A detached house in the heart of Purmerend
This detached house on Kanaalschans 31 sits in the Binnenstad, the historic core of Purmerend, where the streets have a lived-in, small-town feel. Built in 1925, it is a piece of the old centre, with the shops and cafes of the town just around the corner. The asking price is €595,000. For context, the current supply of detached houses in Purmerend shows a range of prices, and this home sits above the neighbourhood median.
The home itself
The house offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors, with a volume of 431 m³. The living area is listed as 122 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m². The plot measures 145 m² according to both sources. There is a rear garden of 89 m² facing southeast. The property is freehold, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate, though not the lowest you might find.
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents across the municipality of Purmerend give their living environment an average score of 8.11, based on 24 reviews. One resident says: "Heerlijk wonen! Alles lekker dichtbij en gezellig met mijn buren, nooit problemen, wat heel fijn is." Another adds: "Fijne buurt, gezellig, veilig en vooral vriendelijk en kindvriendelijk." These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Binnenstad. The neighbourhood itself has about 2,000 residents, with a high share of single-person households. The housing stock here is mixed, with many pre-war buildings, and the current supply of homes for sale is limited. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a five-minute walk, and there is also a special school nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nota en Swart, locatie Whereplantsoen is just around the corner, and Apotheek de Ring is a couple of streets away. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stops at Tramplein and Sluisbrug are just around the corner, with lines 67, 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 129, 305, 370, 413, N06 and N07. Purmerend train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Purmerend offers a range of services and connections, as described on the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €515,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value, according to the precomputed comparison. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 13%, from €457,000 to €515,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1925 on peat soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can affect wooden foundations. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Teunisse Makelaars and other listings. The information comes from the agent's own listing and public data sources.
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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 Kanaalschans 31, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €515,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 122 m², is €4,877. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this house?
The house has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 122 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 124 m². The plot measures 145 m². There is a rear garden of 89 m² facing southeast. The property is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
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 agent notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, which may help keep costs down, but the label itself reflects the overall energy performance. No further details about the heating system are given beyond a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1925 on peat soil, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nota en Swart is just around the corner, and Apotheek de Ring is a couple of streets away. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For schools, Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a five-minute walk, and there is also a special school nearby.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stops are at Tramplein and Sluisbrug, both just around the corner, with lines 67, 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 129, 305, 370, 413, N06 and N07. Purmerend train station is a ten-minute walk away. These connections provide access to the wider region, though specific destinations and travel times are not listed.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Binnenstad is the historic centre of Purmerend, with about 2,000 residents. The housing stock is mixed, with many pre-war buildings. Residents across the municipality of Purmerend give their living environment an average score of 8.11, based on 24 reviews, though this reflects the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood. The current supply of homes for sale in the Binnenstad is limited, with 24 properties available.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 13%, from €457,000 to €515,000. The value peaked in 2022 at €553,000, then declined slightly to €515,000 by 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in the area, not a prediction of future value.
