Homes for sale in Nobelhorst, Almere

House prices in Nobelhorst: well above the Almere average

Nobelhorst is one of the more expensive neighbourhoods in Almere. The average WOZ value is €450,000, while the municipal average is €363,000. That difference of nearly a hundred thousand euros says a lot about the type of housing on offer here: predominantly spacious single-family homes and detached houses in a relatively new urban development plan. Of the housing stock, 76% is owner-occupied, with rental playing a modest role. Over the past twelve months, 49 homes were sold with an average sale price of €703,694. The range runs from €550,000 to €1,400,000, with an average living area of 153 m². If you want to know which homes are currently for sale and what the current asking prices are, check the overview at the top of this page.

For those looking for a home elsewhere in Almere but considering Nobelhorst: the price difference is real, but the type of home and the surroundings largely explain it. This is not a neighbourhood with many small apartments or terraced houses from the 1980s.

Nobelhorst: a young family neighbourhood still very much in development

Nobelhorst is a relatively new neighbourhood in the southeast of Almere, built according to an organic urban design concept where greenery, water and housing intermingle. You notice this when cycling through: wide streets, plenty of greenery between the homes, and a mix of architectural styles that feels more contemporary than the average Almere expansion neighbourhood. The neighbourhood has over 4,000 residents, the largest group being between 25 and 45 years old. Families with children form the dominant household type, which is reflected in the layout of public spaces.

On the neighbourhood page for Nobelhorst, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.0 out of 10. That is honest: the neighbourhood scores well on accessibility (8.0) and greenery (7.0), but lower on safety (4.0) and sense of community (5.0). One resident writes that the neighbourhood promises a lot in terms of layout, but that the level of amenities lags behind what you would expect for this price. That is a point to take seriously. The neighbourhood is still under construction, meaning some amenities are not yet fully in place or are still to come. Primary schools in the neighbourhood are there, as is a local shopping centre for daily groceries, but for a wide range of shops, dining or cultural facilities, you have to rely on the centre of Almere or Almere Haven.

In terms of accessibility, Nobelhorst does well. Via the A6 you are quickly on the motorway towards Amsterdam or Lelystad. Public transport runs via bus connections to Almere Centrum station and Almere Poort station, from where you can reach Amsterdam Centraal by intercity in about 25 to 30 minutes. The sub-neighbourhoods Nobelhorst Oost and Nobelhorst West each have their own character within this larger plan, as does Nobelhorst Zuid. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Almere.

For whom is buying in Nobelhorst a good choice?

Nobelhorst mainly attracts families with children who are looking for space and are willing to pay for it. With an average sale price of over €700,000, this is not a starter neighbourhood. First-time buyers or those with a limited budget would do well to also look at De Meenten or De Hoven, or consider whether renting in Nobelhorst is temporarily a better option. When buying, take into account additional costs such as transfer tax (2% for non-starters) and notary fees. Supply is limited, so overbidding is not uncommon in this segment.

Searching for a home in Nobelhorst via Buurtje.nl

Buurtje.nl combines the current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what the neighbourhood is like. Compare Nobelhorst also with nearby neighbourhoods such as Centrum Almere Haven, De Werven or De Grienden to see which neighbourhood best suits your situation.