Overgooi, Almere
NeighbourhoodThis detached home on Vijverbos sits in the leafy Overgooi neighbourhood of Almere, where peace and privacy are the main draws. With 802 m² of living space on a 2,797 m² plot, it is a rare find. The asking price of €3,200,000 is 116% above the neighbourhood average of €1,481,324, which reflects the exceptional size and quality. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €6,178, and this home is one of 17 currently for sale. Compare it with other detached houses in Almere to see how it stacks up.
Overgooi is a small neighbourhood with just 630 residents, mostly families (110 households with children). The average household size is 2.8, and 95% of homes are owner-occupied. It is a very green area, with a park or public garden just 400 metres away. The neighbourhood has a low crime rate (13 total offences) and a very low urbanity score (5 out of 5, meaning not urban at all). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a tranquil, well-to-do community. Learn more about the municipality Almere to see how Overgooi fits into the bigger picture.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about a ten-minute walk away. Other options include Albert Heijn and Vomar, both a couple of streets further. Families with children have several schools within walking distance: Basisschool De Klaverweide is just over a kilometre away, and IKC de Regenboog is about 1.5 km. For secondary education, OSG De Meergronden is 2.4 km away. The nearest train station is 7.5 km from the home, so a car is handy for commuting.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Drieklomp Makelaars and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property, including floor area, year of construction, and energy label A+.
Details of this home
Vijverbos 20, Almere
Data from Overgooi
Data from Overgooi
18 within 5 km
51 within 5 km
About Vijverbos 20, Almere
The asking price is 116% above the neighbourhood average of €1,481,324, but this home is exceptional: 802 m² of living space on a 2,797 m² plot, built in 2009 with an A+ energy label. The average price per m² in Overgooi is €6,178, so the price per m² here is about €3,990, which is actually below the neighbourhood average. Given the size and quality, the price is in line with the market.
This home has 802 m² of living space, which is 190% larger than the neighbourhood average of 277 m². The plot of 2,797 m² is also exceptionally large. Most homes in Overgooi are detached (90% are single-family homes), but this one is among the largest available.
The home has an energy label A+, which is the highest rating. This means it is very energy-efficient, with low heating costs and a minimal environmental footprint. In Overgooi, 60% of homes have label A+ and 40% have label A, so this home is at the top of the efficiency scale.
The nearest train station is 7.5 km away, so you will need a car or bicycle to reach it. The area is not well served by public transport, which is typical for a low-density neighbourhood like Overgooi.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool De Klaverweide (1.3 km) and IKC de Regenboog (1.5 km). For secondary education, OSG De Meergronden is 2.4 km away. In total, there are 51 schools within 5 km.
Overgooi has a very low crime rate, with only 13 total offences recorded. It is a quiet, family-oriented area with a low population density, so it feels safe and peaceful.
Homes that sold recently in Overgooi had an average listing time of 79 days. This home has been on the market for an unspecified period, but given its unique size and price, it may take longer to find the right buyer.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Overgooi