A historic house in the heart of Purmerend
On Westerstraat 70 you will find a detached house from 1860, right in the middle of the Binnenstad. This is a home with real history, and it sits in a part of Purmerend where the streets have a lively, central feel. The asking price of €435,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €543,682. For context, the average asking price for detached houses in Purmerend gives you an idea of what this property type typically costs in the municipality.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The plot measures 193 m². There is a rear garden of 99 m², facing northwest and accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, has double glazing, and is heated by a combi boiler. The energy label is D.
The Binnenstad neighbourhood
Life in the Binnenstad revolves around the compact, walkable centre of Purmerend. Residents across the municipality give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on 22 reviews. One resident says: "Fijne buurt, gezellig, veilig en vooral vriendelijk en kind vriendelijk." Another describes it as "Quiet and clean with a decent shopping centre in the neighbourhood." A third resident, however, mentions rising crime and tensions. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,995 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. You can read more about the Binnenstad neighbourhood to get a fuller picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Aldi and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a five-minute walk, and there is also a special school nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nota en Swart, locatie Whereplantsoen and Apotheek de Ring are both just around the corner. The bus stop Purmerend, Gedempte Singelgracht is on your doorstep, with lines 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 129, 305, 413, 801, N06 and N07. Purmerend train station is a ten-minute walk. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis is a bit further out, within the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications from public data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, linked to the peat soil and the age of many buildings in the postcode area. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low at present but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV.
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About Westerstraat 70, Purmerend
What is the asking price for this house?
The asking price is €435,000. This is 20% below the average asking price of €543,682 for homes in the Binnenstad neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 77 m², comes to €5,649. The price verdict describes the asking price as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the house have?
According to the agent, the house has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 77 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The plot measures 193 m². There is a rear garden of 99 m², facing northwest and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent does state that the house has double glazing. In the wider neighbourhood, 18.5% of the homes for sale have a label of A+ or better, and 29.6% have label A.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is determined annually by the municipality and is not part of the agent's listing. If you want to know the current WOZ value, you would need to check the municipal records for this address.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates that road traffic noise at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 42 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on area-level data: the home was built in 1925 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 84% of buildings were constructed before 1970, and 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this house?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 300 metres. Aldi and Dekamarkt are both a couple of streets away at roughly 630 and 646 metres respectively. Lidl is about 836 metres away. In total, there are 18 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this property?
Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is about 525 metres away, a five-minute walk. There is also School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs Het Plankier at 427 metres. For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend (formerly Clusius College) is at 671 metres and Da Vinci College at 819 metres. In total, 42 schools are within a 5-kilometre radius.
How is the public transport from this address?
The bus stop Purmerend, Gedempte Singelgracht is on your doorstep at about 191 metres, with lines 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 129, 305, 413, 801, N06 and N07. Purmerend train station is about 974 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also two other bus stops within 300 metres.
What do residents say about living in Purmerend?
Residents across the municipality of Purmerend give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on 22 reviews. One resident says: "Fijne buurt, gezellig, veilig en vooral vriendelijk en kind vriendelijk." Another describes it as "Quiet and clean with a decent shopping centre in the neighbourhood." A third resident, however, mentions rising crime and tensions in the area.
