Homes for sale in Noordbeemster, Purmerend

House prices and market figures for Noordbeemster, Purmerend

Noordbeemster is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the municipality of Purmerend. With an average WOZ value of €652,000, the neighbourhood is well above the district average of Beemster (€544,000) and far above the municipal average of €383,000. This is also reflected in sale prices: in the past twelve months, six homes were sold here for an average of €1,337,500. The range runs from €825,000 to €2,250,000, indicating a variety of properties, from spacious detached farmhouses to monumental country estates. With an average living area of 401 m², this works out at a price per square metre of around €3,335. The housing stock consists of 92% owner-occupied homes; rental properties are scarce. Almost exclusively detached homes and characterful properties on large plots, fitting the agricultural and historic landscape of the Beemster. For the current supply and the most recent asking prices and selling times, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Noordbeemster, Purmerend

Noordbeemster is not an ordinary residential neighbourhood. It is a polder with UNESCO World Heritage status, and you feel that as soon as you drive or cycle there. The roads run dead straight, the ditches are at fixed distances from each other, and the horizon is wide. Homes here are not in rows but scattered along dykes and polder roads, often surrounded by meadows and tree belts. The buildings are predominantly historic, with characteristic Beemster farmhouses and stolp farmhouses that have sometimes stood on the same spot for centuries. New-build homes are hardly found here, and that is deliberate policy. The municipality of Purmerend and the province of North Holland strictly guard the open character of this area.

The neighbourhood has about 625 residents, spread over some 235 households. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years old, and there are relatively many families with children. That fits the picture: space, tranquillity and your own plot of land are the norm here. The average household income is €47,500, clearly higher than the municipal average. The labour participation rate of 72% is high.

Facilities in Noordbeemster itself are limited. There is no supermarket or primary school in the neighbourhood itself. For that, you rely on nearby Middenbeemster, where primary schools and a small centre with shops can be found, or on Purmerend city centre for more extensive shopping and amenities. The municipality of Purmerend provides more information about local facilities and policy via purmerend.nl. Sports clubs, a GP and pharmacy are accessible in the surrounding villages. Those who live here consciously choose peace and space, not convenience around the corner.

Accessibility by car is good: via the N244 you quickly reach Purmerend and the A7 towards Amsterdam or Hoorn. By car, you are in the centre of Purmerend in about twenty minutes and in Amsterdam in about forty minutes. Public transport, however, is limited. There are bus services in the region, but there is no direct, frequent connection from Noordbeemster. Those dependent on public transport should take that into account. By bike, the neighbourhood is easily accessible within the Beemster, although distances to larger centres are considerable.

Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and unique landscape. On the neighbourhood page of Noordbeemster you can read what residents say about living here. One resident writes: "You live here in a painting. The silence in the evening, the vastness, the feeling that you really live somewhere and not in a housing estate." Criticism sometimes focuses on the limited facilities and dependence on the car. For comparison with neighbouring communities: Westbeemster and Zuidoostbeemster offer a similar character but sometimes slightly more accessible prices.

Who is a home for sale in Noordbeemster interesting for?

Noordbeemster is not a neighbourhood for first-time buyers or people with a limited budget. With average sale prices above €1,300,000 and a minimum price of €825,000, this segment is reserved for movers and wealthy buyers who consciously choose space, historic character and tranquillity. Families leaving the hustle and bustle of the city behind and looking for a detached property with a large garden feel at home here. Seniors who want to enjoy a quiet environment with plenty of outdoor space also find what they are looking for here. Keep in mind that supply is scarce: six sales in a year says enough. Overbidding is not uncommon in this segment. Those who want to be more flexible can also look at rental homes in Noordbeemster or the broader supply of homes for sale in Purmerend.

What residents say about Noordbeemster

Residents of Noordbeemster are generally satisfied with their living environment. High scores are given for green space and outdoor space, peace and safety. Residents are less enthusiastic about the availability of public transport and the distance to daily amenities. One resident sums it up succinctly: "Life here is at a different pace. That is exactly why we came to live here, but you have to choose it." All reviews and neighbourhood scores per category can be viewed on the overview page of Noordbeemster.

Compare homes for sale in and around Noordbeemster

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and neighbourhood data that you will not find in this combination anywhere else. This way you can compare not only homes but also neighbourhoods. Besides Noordbeemster, Middenbeemster and Westbeemster are interesting alternatives within the same district. Those who want to search more broadly can also look at the supply in districts such as Centrum or Overwhere in Purmerend. A complete overview of the district can be found at homes for sale in Beemster.