Homes for sale in Bloemenbuurt, Almere

House prices in Bloemenbuurt: below the Almere average, but not cheap

Bloemenbuurt is an owner-occupied neighbourhood: 63% of homes are owned, compared to 37% rental properties, the majority of which are owned by a housing association. The average WOZ value is €306,000, which is clearly below the municipal average of €363,000 for Almere as a whole. Actual transaction prices are higher: in the past twelve months, 58 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €435,621. The range ran from €290,000 to €550,000, with an average living area of 119 m². The supply consists of a mix of single-family homes, smaller apartment blocks and even houseboats. For current asking prices and the number of available homes, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Anyone considering buying an apartment in Bloemenbuurt will find entry-level opportunities at the lower end of the range. Larger single-family owner-occupied homes tend to be in the €450,000 to €550,000 range. By comparison, when looking at owner-occupied homes in Almere broadly, prices are on average higher due to more expensive new-build neighbourhoods elsewhere in the municipality.

Bloemenbuurt: a mixed neighbourhood between the forest and the centre

Living in Bloemenbuurt feels different from living in a new-build neighbourhood. The area is made up of several sub-areas, each with its own character, from quiet streets with 1980s terraced houses to flats and a handful of houseboats. Residents who have lived here for a long time emphasise this recognisability. T.I., who has lived there for more than fifteen years, describes it as follows: "The neighbourhood is just the neighbourhood, it feels like home when you walk around. It's just quiet, you have different kinds of people here." On the neighbourhood page of Bloemenbuurt you can read all resident experiences and neighbourhood data. The average resident score on Buurtje.nl comes out at 6.6 out of 10, with notable outliers being accessibility (7.5) and green space (6.8). Safety and sense of community score somewhat lower, at 6.5 and 5.5 respectively.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is reasonably self-sufficient. There are several primary schools within the neighbourhood, which is a practical advantage for families with children, the largest household group here. For daily groceries, supermarkets are within easy reach without having to travel far. The nearby Almeerderhout, the large forest across the bridge, is a daily destination for many residents. Hemmie, who has lived in Bloemenbuurt for eighteen years, writes: "We have a diversity of residents in this neighbourhood, on one side predominantly 60-plus, on the other side larger houses with younger people with children. We live alongside each other just fine."

Accessibility is one of the stronger points. Almere Centrum is within cycling distance or a short bus ride, and via the A6 you are quickly on the motorway towards Amsterdam or Utrecht. Almere Centrum railway station offers direct connections to Amsterdam and Lelystad. The neighbourhood also has bus connections linking the centre and other parts of the city. Want to compare the sub-areas? Check out the supply in Bloemenbuurt Noord, Bloemenbuurt Oost, Bloemenbuurt West or Bloemenbuurt Zuid, because the type of housing and prices can differ noticeably per sub-neighbourhood.

For whom is buying in Bloemenbuurt a realistic option?

Bloemenbuurt mainly attracts families and movers who want space without paying the highest Almere prices. For first-time buyers, buying in Bloemenbuurt is possible at the lower end of the market, but expect additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for non-first-time buyers), notary fees and possible valuation costs. Overbidding occurs, especially on well-maintained single-family homes. If you are not yet sure whether the neighbourhood suits you, you can also look at rental properties in Bloemenbuurt as a temporary stepping stone. Bear in mind that energy consumption here is relatively low (average 900 m³ gas), which may indicate reasonably insulated homes, but always check this per property.

Buying a house in Bloemenbuurt: how to search effectively

Buurtje.nl combines the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what to expect from the neighbourhood. Also compare adjacent neighbourhoods such as De Hoven, De Meenten or Centrum Almere Haven to get a good picture of what Almere-Haven broadly has to offer. More general information about living and moving can also be found on the website of the municipality of Almere.