A grand home in a green setting
Tucked away in a leafy part of Almere, this detached house on Vijverbos 20 is a rare find. The home was built in 2009 and carries an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. With a price of €3,200,000, the asking price is 111% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,513,763, and it is the most expensive of the 19 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. According to the agent, the living area is 819 m², which is 168% larger than the neighbourhood average of 306 m². For context, detached houses in Almere vary widely in price and size.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a spacious home with 10 rooms, including 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The volume is 3,440 m³. Outside, there is a garden around the house, including a front, side and rear garden, plus a roof terrace. Parking is covered by a carport and a parking space. The property is fully owned. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler, an open fireplace, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump. The setting is described as sheltered, in a wooded area within a residential neighbourhood. The BAG registration lists the living area as 802 m², while the agent lists 819 m².
The Overgooi (brt) neighbourhood
This part of Almere is quiet and green, with a small population of around 715 residents. Most households are families with children, and the average household size is 2.8. Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and family friendly neighbourhood." Another resident, who lived there for 23 years, mentions "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other. Helpful, annual neighbourhood BBQ, quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." A third resident calls it a "Good, neat neighbourhood" and notes that a primary school is coming nearby. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the Overgooi (brt) neighbourhood, you can see the local data.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are within easy reach. The nearest supermarket, a Jumbo, is about a ten-minute walk away, and an Albert Heijn and a Vomar are a couple of streets further. For primary education, Basisschool De Klaverweide is just around the corner, and IKC de Regenboog is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Medi-Mere Haven, and the pharmacy, Apotheek de Grienden, is on your doorstep. For public transport, bus stops Almere Haven, De Meenten and De Grienden are both about a ten-minute walk away, served by lines M1 and 329. The nearest train station is Almere Parkwijk, a short drive away. The Flevoziekenhuis hospital is within a few kilometres. The municipality of Almere offers a range of services and connections.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. Regarding address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 39 dB Lden and from air traffic 41 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, decreasing to low by 2050. These are also area-level indications.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Drieklomp Makelaars and Drieklomp Makelaars en Rentmeesters Laren, as well as on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Vijverbos 20, Almere
What is the asking price for this detached house in Almere?
The asking price is €3,200,000. This is 111% above the average asking price of €1,513,763 for homes currently for sale in the Overgooi (brt) neighbourhood, and it is the most expensive of the 19 homes listed there. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 819 m², is €3,907.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has 10 rooms in total, including 8 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed as 819 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 802 m². There is also a garden around the house, a roof terrace, and a carport with parking space.
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, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating is provided by a boiler, open fireplace, partial underfloor heating and a heat pump.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this listing. Without it, no comparison with the asking price can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 39 dB Lden and from air traffic is 41 dB Lden, both below the noise standard, based on 2022 data. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to address-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the flood risks for this area?
According to climate risk data, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and the flood risk by 2050 is low. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a specific assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 1.5 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. An Albert Heijn and a Vomar are both around 2.2 km away, and a Lidl and a Boni are within 3 km. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Klaverweide is the nearest primary school, about 1.3 km away, and IKC de Regenboog is about 1.5 km away. For secondary education, OSG De Meergronden is about 2.4 km away. There are 51 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stops are Almere Haven, De Meenten and De Grienden, both about 1.3 km away, served by lines M1 and 329. The nearest train station is Almere Parkwijk, about 5.3 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident calls it "Very nice and family friendly neighbourhood." Another mentions "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
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