A spacious villa on the water
This detached villa on Seychellen 1 sits right on the water in the Afrika neighbourhood of Purmerend, a setting that gives the home a calm, open feel. Built in 2005, the house offers generous proportions and a layout that works well for daily life. With an asking price of €1,250,000, the price is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Purmerend is €656,104, so this home sits well above that figure.
The home itself
Inside, the villa has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 926 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 195 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 250 square metres. The plot measures 760 square metres. The garden wraps around the house, with a 300 square metre back garden, a front garden and a side garden, and there is an attached brick garage. The home is fully insulated, including roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and it has district heating, a fireplace and partial underfloor heating. It is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Life in Afrika
Afrika is a residential area where water plays a big part, with canals and walking paths weaving through the streets. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.55 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools, sports." Another describes it as "Fine", adding "Nice people but boring." A third resident, a student, appreciates the many schools and public transport options, and notes that "a large part of the Afrika neighbourhood is connected by water, so you can also go boating and swimming." The neighbourhood has around 5,370 residents, and about 46% of households have children. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Afrika neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The nearest supermarket, Vomar, is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Kuna Mondo is on your doorstep, and Oecumenische basisschool Kawama is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Melbourne is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Weidevenne pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus stop Purmerland, Melkweg Nr 21 with line 103 is on your doorstep, and Purmerend, Zoeloestraat with lines 101, 102 and 308 is a five-minute walk. Purmerend Weidevenne train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Purmerend offers further amenities, as described on the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,093,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 28%, from €856,000 to €1,093,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 37 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, flood risk is elevated both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Sopar Makelaars and Sopar Makelaars.
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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 Seychellen 1, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,250,000 is 91% above the average asking price in the Afrika neighbourhood, which is €656,104. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 195 m², is €6,410, which is 26% higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,072 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The house has five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 926 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area as 195 square metres, while the BAG registration records 250 square metres. The plot is 760 square metres. There is a garden around the house, including a 300 square metre back garden, a front garden and a side garden, plus an attached brick garage.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €1,093,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 28%, from €856,000 in 2020 to €1,093,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the address-level risk indications for this home?
The risk data are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, flood risk is elevated both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. Noise from road, rail and air traffic is all below the relevant standards.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 962 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 989 metres away. For primary education, Kuna Mondo is 242 metres away, and Oecumenische basisschool Kawama is 328 metres away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Melbourne is 855 metres away, and Apotheek Weidevenne pharmacy is 792 metres away. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis hospital is about 2.4 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Purmerland, Melkweg Nr 21, with line 103, about 167 metres away. Purmerend, Zoeloestraat, with lines 101, 102 and 308, is about 352 metres away, and Purmerend, Woestijnstraat, with lines 101, 102 and 103, is about 370 metres away. Purmerend Weidevenne train station is about 836 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 8.55 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools, sports." Another says: "Nice people but boring." A third resident, a student, notes the many schools, public transport options, and the water connections for boating and swimming.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is described by the agent as fully insulated, including roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing. It has district heating, a fireplace and partial underfloor heating. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the insulation features are as stated by the agent.
