A detached home in a green corner of Almere
Tucked away on a quiet road in a wooded setting, this detached house on Schaakveld 40 feels a world apart from the bustle of Almere. The home was built in 1999 and carries an efficient energy label A. With a price of €998,000, it is the cheapest of the four homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. For context, detached houses in Almere typically ask more, with an average of €1,137,000 in this area.
The home itself
Inside, the layout is generous: six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 641 m³. The living area is listed at 164 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m². The plot measures 791 m² according to both sources. Outside, there is a garden around the house, including a front garden, side garden and a 416 m² back garden facing south, accessible via the back alley. A carport and garage are possible. The home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating comes from a central heating boiler, electric heating, with the possibility of a fireplace and partial underfloor heating. Ownership is freehold.
Life in De Velden Noord
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident, who lived here for 23 years, praises the neighbourhood for its little turnover of residents, the annual neighbourhood BBQ, and the quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery. Another resident calls it a good, neat neighbourhood, noting that a primary school is coming nearby. The neighbourhood itself has around 510 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and a high share of owner-occupied homes. It is a small, settled community, as the reviews suggest. For more on this area, see the De Velden Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with a SPAR express a bit further. For primary education, IKC de Aquamarijn is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several other schools within a couple of kilometres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Medi-Mere Haven, and the pharmacy Amsterdam Farma, loc Monitorweg is about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Almere Haven, De Wierden is a ten-minute walk, served by lines M1 and 329. The nearest train station is Almere Poort, a short drive away. The municipality of the municipality of Almere offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €782,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 28% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €621,000 to €782,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 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 Livestyle Makelaardij o/g and LiveStyle Makelaardij o.g. on Funda.
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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 Schaakveld 40, Almere
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €998,000 is 28% above the WOZ value of €782,000, 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 listed living area of 164 m², comes to €6,085. This is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,227 per m² for homes currently for sale.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The home has six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The total volume is 641 m³. The agent lists the living area as 164 m², while the BAG registration records 169 m². The plot is 791 m² according to both sources. There is a garden around the house, with a 416 m² back garden facing south, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler and electric heating, with the possibility of a fireplace and partial underfloor heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an indication at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and does not replace a structural survey of the property itself.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise from road traffic at this address is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property. The home is described as being on a quiet road in a wooded setting.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 861 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. A SPAR express is about 1.4 km away, and there are two Vomar stores within about 2 km. In total, there are 19 supermarkets within 5 km of this address, so daily groceries are well covered.
Which schools are within walking distance?
The nearest primary school is IKC de Aquamarijn, about 766 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools include Openbare Basisschool De Flierefluiter at 1.6 km and Basisschool De Ark at 1.6 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.8 km away. There are 54 schools within 5 km in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Almere Haven, De Wierden, about 1.1 km away, served by lines M1 and 329. Other stops include Almere Stad, Gooisekant West and Gooisekant Midden, both served by line 329. The nearest train station is Almere Poort, about 2.6 km away. This gives options for both bus and train travel.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident who lived in the area for 23 years mentions the little turnover of residents, the annual neighbourhood BBQ, and the quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery. Another resident calls it a good, neat neighbourhood, with a primary school coming nearby.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 26%, from €621,000 to €782,000. The value increased steadily from 2020 to 2022, dipped slightly in 2023, and then rose again to reach €782,000 by 2025. This reflects the general trend in the local housing market over that period.
