Westerstraat 70
Binnenstad, Purmerend
AreaA detached home on Westerstraat
This detached house on Westerstraat sits right in the heart of Purmerend's Binnenstad. With 80 m² of living space and a 193 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home from 1925. The energy label is D, which is worth noting because most of the current sales in the neighbourhood have a better rating. At €479,000, the asking price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €514,318, making it a keen option compared to other detached houses in Purmerend.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
Binnenstad is the historic centre of Purmerend, with a very high density of addresses (2,876 per km²). It's a lively area with many singles (740 one-person households) and a mix of ages, though fewer families with children (150). The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war homes (46.4%) and a relatively low share of owner-occupied properties (29%). There are no resident reviews available for this area. The neighbourhood Binnenstad offers a compact, urban living environment.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and a park or public garden is just around the corner. The municipality Purmerend provides all the usual amenities for daily life.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV.
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About Westerstraat 70, Purmerend
Is €479,000 a fair price for this detached house?
The asking price of €479,000 is below the average sales price in Binnenstad (€514,318) and close to the median of €450,000. Given the 80 m² floor area and the energy label D, the price per m² works out at about €5,988, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,577 per m². So it's priced keenly overall, but the energy label may mean higher running costs.
What is the energy label and how efficient is it?
The home has energy label D. In the neighbourhood, about 18% of homes have label D or lower, while 25% have A++ and 18% have A. Label D means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a home with a better label. The listing does not mention insulation or double glazing.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. From there, you can reach Amsterdam in about 20 minutes. The station is not named in the listing, but it's likely Purmerend station.
What schools are nearby?
There are several schools within walking distance. The closest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels at 525 m, and Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is at 804 m. For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend is 671 m away and Da Vinci College is 819 m. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How many homes are for sale in Binnenstad?
Currently, there are 22 homes for sale in Binnenstad, with prices ranging from €265,000 to €1,295,000. The average price is €514,318 and the median is €450,000. Detached homes like this one are rare in the neighbourhood, as only 13% of homes are single-family.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
Binnenstad has a mix of residents, but only 150 households have children, out of a total of 1,195 households. The average household size is 1.5, indicating many singles and couples. There are schools and a park nearby, but the area is very urban with high density, so it may not be the quietest for families with young children.
