A detached house in the heart of the Beemster
This detached house on Rijperweg 12 sits in Westbeemster, a small village in the Beemster polder, part of the municipality of Purmerend. The home dates from 1905 and carries energy label E, so expect higher energy costs. The asking price is €595,000. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Purmerend is €581,667.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 369 m³. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 m². The plot measures 316 m² according to the agent, against 298 m² in the BAG registration. The property includes a rear garden of 158 m², a front garden and a side garden, with the rear garden facing northeast and accessible via the back alley. The agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove. It is offered as full ownership.
Life in Westbeemster
Westbeemster is a quiet village with a rural, open setting, as the agent describes it. 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." The village has 775 inhabitants, and most homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Westbeemster neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is about a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other options within a short drive. Basisschool De Tweemaster is just around the corner, and De Balein is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Grootes en Allick and the pharmacy Acdapha Apotheek Eilandspolder are both in De Rijp, about a ten-minute walk. Bus line 416 stops at Westbeemster, Klaterbuurt on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Purmerend Weidevenne, about 8.7 km away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €490,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 21% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 58%, from €311,000 to €490,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, above the norm, while aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the pre-1970 construction era, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with a medium flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Broekman Makelaars Heerhugowaard.
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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.
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About Rijperweg 12, Westbeemster
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 21% above the WOZ value of €490,000, 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 85 m², is €7,000.
What is the layout of the house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 m². The plot measures 316 m² per the agent, against 298 m² in the BAG registration. There is a rear garden of 158 m², plus a front and side garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does mention roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and the home has a central heating boiler and a wood stove.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1905 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050. These are indications based on public data, not a detailed assessment of this home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 3.5 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Other options include Dekamarkt at 6.5 km, Vomar at 7.6 km, SPAR at 7.8 km and Lidl at 8.1 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Tweemaster is about 1.1 km away, and De Balein is at 1.2 km. Openbare Basisschool W J Driessen is at 2.4 km, Lourdesschool at 3.1 km, and De Blauwe Morgenster at 3.4 km. All are primary schools.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 416 stops at Westbeemster, Klaterbuurt, just 26 metres from the door. There are also stops at De Rijp, Oosteinde (236 m) and De Rijp, Grote Dam (766 m), all on the same line. The nearest train station is Purmerend Weidevenne, about 8.7 km away.
How do residents rate living in this area?
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." Another mentions: "Fijne buurt, gezellig, veilig en vooral vriendelijk en kindvriendelijk."
What is the average asking price in the neighbourhood?
In Westbeemster, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €581,667, with a median of €575,000. The price range is from €375,000 to €795,000. The average price per square metre is €3,388, based on an average living area of 282 m².
