Homes for sale in Gors-Noord, Purmerend

House prices and market figures for Gors-Noord, Purmerend

In Gors-Noord, 54% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, giving the neighbourhood a mixed character with also a significant share of social housing (34% housing association ownership). The average WOZ value is €350,000, slightly below the district average of Gors (€358,000) and clearly below the municipal average of €383,000 for Purmerend as a whole. This difference says something about the type of housing: Gors-Noord has relatively many porch flats and gallery flats from the 1970s alongside terraced houses, which depresses the average value compared to newer neighbourhoods.

On the owner-occupied market, 28 homes were sold in the past twelve months, with an average purchase price of €490,946 and an average living area of 118 m². That works out at a price of around €4,160 per m². The range runs from €325,000 to €899,000, indicating that both entry-level homes and larger family homes are available. For current asking prices and the current supply, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Gors-Noord, Purmerend

Gors-Noord is a typical post-war expansion neighbourhood on the northwest side of Purmerend, built in the 1970s and 1980s when the city was growing rapidly. The neighbourhood has a quiet, residential character without much urban hustle and bustle. Streets such as the Gorslaan and the surrounding residential streets consist largely of semi-detached houses and terraced houses with small front and back gardens, interspersed with several apartment complexes. Green space is present: residents appreciate the parks and gardens in the area, which is reflected in the high green score of 8.5 out of 10.

What stands out in the resident ratings is the large contrast between the scores. Safety scores a remarkably high 9.0 and also sense of community (8.5), education (8.5) and housing (9.5) are rated well. One resident writes: "The neighbourhood feels safe and the neighbours know each other, you can live here quietly." That picture fits a neighbourhood with a stable population structure, where the 25-45 age group is the largest, but also many over-45s and seniors live.

The downside lies in accessibility (2.5) and cleanliness (3.0), the two lowest scores. Gors-Noord does not have its own train station; the nearest station is Purmerend Centraal, some distance away by bike. Bus connections to the centre and to Zaandam or Amsterdam do exist, but residents find them limited. By car, the A7 towards Amsterdam is relatively quickly accessible via the N235, but anyone who commutes daily to the Randstad notices that Purmerend is still a bit outside the ring. The low cleanliness score suggests that the public space and architecture do not appeal to everyone, which is not unexpected for a 1970s neighbourhood.

For daily groceries, supermarkets are accessible in and around the neighbourhood, and the city centre of Purmerend with its shopping streets and Koemarkt is easily reachable by bike. There are primary schools in the vicinity, which explains the high education score. Sports clubs and recreational areas in the vicinity of Purmerend are also within a short distance.

Compared to Gors-Zuid, the sister neighbourhood on the other side of the district, Gors-Noord seems to have a similar profile. If you want a broader picture of the entire district, you can find that on the page for owner-occupied homes in Gors. More information about the character of the neighbourhood, including all resident reviews and neighbourhood data, can be found on the neighbourhood main page of Gors-Noord.

Does an owner-occupied home in Gors-Noord suit you as a buyer?

Gors-Noord mainly attracts families and movers looking for space at a reasonable price, and people who prefer the peace of a residential neighbourhood over urban bustle. First-time buyers can enter via apartments around the lower end of the market (from €325,000), although that is still a big step in the current climate. Seniors who have lived in the neighbourhood for years often choose to stay because of the social cohesion and the feeling of safety. Anyone who depends on Amsterdam or Zaandam daily must weigh up the limited public transport connections. Also consider the rental homes in Gors-Noord if you want to get to know the neighbourhood first before buying.

What residents say about Gors-Noord

Gors-Noord receives an average overall score of 6.8 out of 10, based on 2 reviews. The positive outliers are housing (9.5), safety (9.0), sense of community (8.5) and green space (8.5). Accessibility (2.5) and cleanliness (3.0) are the pain points. One resident describes it as: "The neighbourhood feels safe and the neighbours know each other, you can live here quietly." All ratings and neighbourhood data can be read on the page of Gors-Noord.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Gors-Noord

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood scores that you won't find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can not only filter homes by price and size, but also compare neighbourhoods on safety, green space or accessibility. Also check the supply in other neighbourhoods of Purmerend, such as Centrum, Overwhere or Wheermolen, or explore all owner-occupied homes in Purmerend. More about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality of Purmerend.