Homes for sale in Overgooi, Almere

House prices in Overgooi: well above the Almere average

Overgooi is one of the most expensive residential areas in Almere. This is immediately reflected in the figures: the average WOZ value is €1,212,000, while the municipal average is €363,000. That is more than three times as much. Of the 184 homes in the neighbourhood, 95% are owner-occupied. Rental properties are hardly found here. In the past twelve months, 13 homes were sold, with an average sale price of €1,440,385. The range ran from €950,000 to €1,950,000, with an average living area of 324 square metres. It almost exclusively concerns spacious detached villas and semi-detached houses. Buying an apartment in Overgooi is not a realistic option; this type of home simply does not exist here. View the current supply and current asking prices at the top of this page.

Living in Overgooi: a villa neighbourhood by the water with its own pace

Overgooi feels different from the rest of Almere. The neighbourhood was developed in the 1990s and early 2000s as an exclusive residential environment, with spacious plots, lots of greenery and water in sight. The streets are wide, the gardens large, and traffic is scarce. Those who live here consciously choose peace and space. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years, which describes the atmosphere of the neighbourhood well: established, quiet, family-oriented but not busy. On the neighbourhood page of Overgooi you will find resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data. Residents particularly appreciate the peace, space and greenery. A frequently heard comment is that you really feel like you live outside the city here, while you are still there quickly. A critical note that comes back: the neighbourhood has few amenities of its own. For daily shopping you drive to the nearby shopping centre in Almere Buiten, or to the centre of Almere Haven. There is no supermarket within walking distance.

The two sub-neighbourhoods within Overgooi are Cirkelbos and Waterlandse Tuinen, Windhoek en Schapenbos. Both sub-neighbourhoods have their own character: Cirkelbos is somewhat more compact, Waterlandse Tuinen borders directly on nature reserve and open water. Schools are not located in the neighbourhood itself; children attend primary schools in the adjacent neighbourhoods of Almere Buiten. Sports clubs are also found outside the neighbourhood, but the surroundings are excellent for running, cycling and walking along the water. The Oostvaardersplassen area and the Lepelaarplassen are a short bike ride away.

In terms of accessibility, Overgooi is dependent on the car. Almere Buiten station is a few minutes' drive away and offers direct intercity connections to Amsterdam Central in about 25 minutes and to Utrecht. Bus connections in the neighbourhood itself are limited. The A6 is quickly accessible via the Hogering, which makes the connection with Amsterdam, Lelystad and the rest of the Randstad good. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality Almere.

For whom is buying in Overgooi a realistic choice?

Overgooi is not a neighbourhood for first-time buyers or buyers with a moderate budget. Buying a house in Overgooi requires a substantial capital and a mortgage that fits prices from €950,000. The neighbourhood mainly attracts movers and buyers who consciously choose space, privacy and a quiet living environment. Supply is limited: only a handful of homes are sold per year, which makes competition for a suitable home high. Besides the purchase price, do not forget the additional costs: transfer tax, notary fees and possible estate agent fees quickly add up at this price range. If buying is not feasible at the moment, check the rental properties in Overgooi as an alternative, although that supply is minimal.

Searching for a home to buy in and around Overgooi

Buurtje.nl combines current housing supply with resident reviews and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only buy a house but also know what the neighbourhood is like. If the supply in Overgooi does not appeal to you, also look at De Werven, De Hoven or De Grienden as alternatives within Almere, or explore the broader supply via homes for sale in Almere.