Walvisbaai 8
Afrika, Purmerend
AreaA semi-detached home in Purmerend's Afrika neighbourhood
Walvisbaai 8 sits in the Afrika neighbourhood of Purmerend, a part of the Weidevenne district. This semi-detached house from 2007 has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €697,917. For context, semi-detached houses in Purmerend give you a sense of what is on offer across the municipality.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a single-family, semi-detached home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 130 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 135 m². The plot measures 180 m² according to both sources. There is a rear garden of 32 m² facing southeast, accessible via the back alley, plus a front and side garden. A French balcony is present, and there is a parking space. The home has full ownership, is fully insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation, double and HR glazing, and is heated by district heating with partial underfloor heating.
Life in Afrika
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools, sports." Another describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood to live in", noting the many schools nearby, plenty of public transport options, and the canals with cycling and walking paths that run through much of Purmerend. The same resident mentions that the neighbourhoods often look well-maintained. Around 69% of homes in the Afrika neighbourhood are owner-occupied, and the average household size is 2.5 people.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with Vomar and PLUS a couple of streets further. Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool De Koempoelan and Kuna Mondo. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Melbourne, and Apotheek Weidevenne is just around the corner. Bus stop Karavaanstraat with line 308 is a five-minute walk, and Purmerend Weidevenne train station is a ten-minute walk. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis is a short drive away. The municipality of Purmerend offers further amenities in the centre, a 15-minute bike ride away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. According to public risk data at address level, the road traffic noise load is 49 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is elevated now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Walvisbaai 8, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €795,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €697,917, a difference of 14%. Per square metre the asking price is €6,115, which is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €5,082 per m². The price verdict is precomputed against the average asking price of homes currently for sale in the Afrika neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 130 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 135 m². The plot measures 180 m². There is a rear garden of 32 m² facing southeast, a front and side garden, a French balcony and a parking space.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of this listing. Without this figure, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at address level shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard for the reference year 2022. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on open data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from sources such as the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific property. The data does not indicate any specific foundation defects for this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to Walvisbaai 8?
Albert Heijn is about 975 metres away, Vomar about 990 metres, and PLUS about 1,055 metres. These are all within a ten-minute walk. Further afield there are additional Vomar and Aldi stores within about two kilometres. In total, 17 supermarkets are within five kilometres of the home.
What schools are near this property?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Koempoelan is about 585 metres away, Kuna Mondo about 602 metres, and Oecumenische basisschool Kawama about 684 metres. Openbare Basisschool Oeboentoe and Openbare Basisschool De Ranonkel are also within about 800 metres. Secondary education is further away, at about 3.7 kilometres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stop Karavaanstraat with line 308 is about 352 metres away, and Eufraatlaan with the same line is about 470 metres. The Vurige Staart stop, about 594 metres away, serves lines 100, 276, 305, 306, 308, 370, N06 and N07. Purmerend Weidevenne train station is about 999 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.55, based on three reviews. One resident praises the amenities, saying: "Great neighbourhood with all amenities such as public transport, shops, schools, sports." Another describes it as "a very nice neighbourhood to live in" with many schools, good public transport connections, and canals with walking paths. A third resident calls it "fine" with "nice people but boring".
What is the flood risk for this address?
Public risk data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is elevated both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on open data from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
