Homes for sale in Europakwartier West-Noord, Almere

House prices and market figures in Europakwartier West-Noord, Almere

Europakwartier West-Noord is a neighbourhood where just over half of the homes are owner-occupied (55%), while 45% are rented. This makes the area relatively mixed in terms of ownership. The average WOZ value is €360,000, which is almost equal to the municipal average of Almere (€363,000) and slightly above the district average of Europakwartier West (€357,000). In the past twelve months, 69 homes changed hands at an average purchase price of €377,239. The range runs from approximately €275,000 to €745,000, showing that both compact apartments and more spacious homes are sold. With an average living area of 76 m², the price per square metre comes to about €4,964. This indicates that apartments and smaller family homes dominate the streetscape. Want to know what is currently available? Check the overview at the top of this page for the latest asking prices and selling times.

Living in Europakwartier West-Noord: young, modern and compact

Europakwartier West-Noord is one of the newer neighbourhoods of Almere Poort, and you can tell. The architecture is modern, the streets are neatly laid out, and the homes are predominantly energy-efficient. The extremely low average gas consumption of 80 m³ per year confirms this: many homes have district heating or heat pumps. The neighbourhood largely consists of apartments and compact terraced houses, built from the 2000s onwards. You won't find large detached houses here, but that also suits the resident composition.

And that composition is striking. Nearly half of all residents are between 25 and 45 years old (1,250 out of 2,510 residents). Single-person households form the largest group (550), and only 27% of residents are married. So it is clearly a neighbourhood of young professionals, starters and small households. This gives the area a certain dynamism: there is movement, many people move house, and the atmosphere is more business-like and functional than village-cosy.

In terms of amenities, Europakwartier West-Noord depends on what Almere Poort as a whole offers. The nearest supermarket (Albert Heijn) and shops can be found in the nearby Almere Poort shopping centre on Olympiakwartierweg. For schools, there are primary schools in the immediate vicinity, including De Lichtboei. Larger facilities such as Almeerderzand and Weerwater are within cycling distance. Cascadepark offers green space and play areas, although the neighbourhood itself is quite stony in layout.

Accessibility is a strong point. Almere Poort station is within walking distance and takes you to Amsterdam Central in about 25 minutes. By car, you can quickly reach the A6 motorway towards Lelystad or Amsterdam. Bus lines connect the neighbourhood with other parts of Almere. There are plenty of cycle paths, as you would expect in a new-build area.

Residents appreciate the modern homes and good public transport connections, but there is also criticism. "The neighbourhood is not yet fully finished, there is still a lot of construction going on and that sometimes causes nuisance," writes a resident on the page with reviews of Europakwartier West-Noord. That is honest: Almere Poort is a district under development, which means construction traffic, empty plots and amenities that are yet to come. If you compare this neighbourhood with the southern part of Europakwartier West, you see similar prices but sometimes a slightly different housing supply. Also the western part is worth comparing if you want to buy in this corner of Almere.

Who is a home for sale in Europakwartier West-Noord interesting for?

With an average purchase price of €377,239 and many apartments, this neighbourhood is particularly attractive for starters and young dual-income couples. The average income of €40,700 and the high labour participation rate of 75% confirm this picture. If you want to buy an apartment in Europakwartier West-Noord with good public transport accessibility and a relatively affordable entry price, you are in the right place. For families with older children, the neighbourhood may feel a bit cramped: the homes are compact and the amenities are still limited. Keep in mind that overbidding occurs in Almere Poort, especially for the more popular corner houses. Looking for more space or a lower price level? Also check the rental supply in this neighbourhood as an intermediate solution, or compare with districts such as De Meenten where you sometimes get more square metres for your money.

What residents say about Europakwartier West-Noord

In the resident reviews of this neighbourhood, the public transport connections and modern housing quality score highest. The lowest scores go to the level of amenities and social cohesion, which fits a young, still-growing district. "Nice place to live for the price, but don't expect a bustling neighbourhood life," sums up a resident. Want to read all the reviews and see the scores per category? Go to the full neighbourhood page of Europakwartier West-Noord with all reviews and figures.

Compare housing supply around Europakwartier West-Noord

Buying a house in Europakwartier West-Noord starts with understanding whether the neighbourhood suits you. On Buurtje.nl, you combine current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and demographic data. This way you see not only what is for sale, but also what it is really like to live there. View the broader supply via homes for sale in the district Europakwartier West or compare with all of Almere. Other interesting districts to explore are Centrum Almere Haven for a more village-like atmosphere, or De Hoven if you want more greenery. Want to know more about the municipality? Check the website of the municipality of Almere for information about zoning plans and ongoing construction projects in Almere Poort.