Homes for sale in De Hoven, Almere

Purchase prices in De Hoven: affordable entry, but well below the Almere average in terms of WOZ value

De Hoven is one of the older neighbourhoods of Almere, and this is reflected in the house prices. The average WOZ value is €276,000, well below the municipal average of €363,000. Nevertheless, buyers paid an average of €408,717 for a home in De Hoven over the past twelve months, with a range of €250,000 to €875,000. This upper limit shows that larger, more expensive homes also change hands. Of the more than 1,175 homes in the neighbourhood, 41% are owner-occupied, the remaining 59% are rental properties, most of which are owned by a housing association. The supply mainly consists of ground-floor single-family homes from the 1980s, with the occasional apartment. For current asking prices and available properties, please consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in De Hoven: a neighbourhood with character, green corners and a down-to-earth resident feel

De Hoven is located in Almere Haven, the oldest district of Almere, and you can tell from the atmosphere. The streets are wider than in newer neighbourhoods, the trees are mature, and there is a certain layering that you miss in more recent expansions. Residents on the neighbourhood page of De Hoven particularly appreciate the tranquillity and the green surroundings. One resident writes that the neighbourhood feels like a village within the city, with short distances to nature yet everything within cycling distance. Recurring criticisms are the dated appearance of some streets and the fact that the shopping options are limited to the immediate vicinity.

For daily groceries, residents rely on the shopping centre in Almere Haven, within walking distance of large parts of the neighbourhood. There are several primary schools in and around the neighbourhood, including schools in the adjacent areas Binnenhof and Langshof and Middenhof and Uithof. The greenery in the neighbourhood is a clear plus: Park Uithof, accessible via the neighbourhood of the same name Park Uithof, offers space for walking and sports. Sports clubs in the area focus on football, tennis and swimming, and there are playgrounds scattered throughout the neighbourhood.

Accessibility is a strong point of De Hoven. Almere Haven station is within cycling distance and offers direct connections to Amsterdam Central in about 25 minutes and to Utrecht in about 35 minutes. Several bus lines connect the neighbourhood with the centre of Almere and other districts. By car, the A6 is quickly accessible, making Lelystad and Amsterdam easily reachable. If you want to compare with other neighbourhoods in the area, you can also look at De Werven or Centrum Almere Haven, each with its own atmosphere and price level.

For whom is buying in De Hoven a good choice?

De Hoven mainly appeals to first-time buyers and young families looking for an affordable home in a green, quiet environment with good connections to Amsterdam. The average purchase price of over €408,000 does require substantial financing, and for popular homes, overbidding is not uncommon. In addition to the purchase price, take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for movers) and notary fees. If buying is not feasible now, check out the rental properties in De Hoven as an intermediate solution. For more information about facilities and permits in the neighbourhood, the municipality of Almere refers to its own digital counter.

Comparing and finding homes for sale in De Hoven

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you choose not just a home but also a neighbourhood. Compare De Hoven with adjacent neighbourhoods such as De Meenten, De Grienden or De Marken, or view the total supply via homes for sale in Almere for a broader overview.