Achter de Kerk 1
Binnenstad, Purmerend
AreaA 1895 terraced house in the heart of Purmerend
This terraced house on Achter de Kerk 1 sits in the Binnenstad, the oldest part of Purmerend, where the streets have a distinctly historic character. The home was built in 1895, making it one of the older properties in this part of town. The asking price of €698,500 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, that average comes to €543,682, and the price per square metre here is €3,601 based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Purmerend], this one stands out for its age and central position.
What the agent tells us about the home
The agent's listing describes a home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 840 cubic metres. The living area is given as 194 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 77 m². Similarly, the plot measures 127 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 104 m².
Life in the Binnenstad
Residents across [the Binnenstad neighbourhood] give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on 22 reviews. One resident says: "Fijne buurt, gezellig, veilig en vooral vriendelijk en kind vriendelijk. Veel kleine kinderen die genieten om buiten te spelen!" Another describes it as "Quiet and clean with a decent shopping centre in the neighbourhood." A third resident, however, mentions concerns about safety and criminality in the area. The neighbourhood has around 2,000 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 60 percent.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Aldi and Dekamarkt just around the corner. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a ten-minute walk away, and secondary options include Vonk Purmerend. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nota en Swart, locatie Whereplantsoen is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek de Ring is just around the corner. Bus stops at Gedempte Singelgracht and Tramplein are within a couple of streets, served by lines 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 129, 305, 413, N06 and N07. Purmerend train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Purmerend offers a range of facilities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications from public data sources, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk is indicated as elevated, given the 1895 construction on peat soil. Noise from road traffic is measured at 48 dB Lden, below the noise standard, with rail noise at 38 dB and aircraft noise at 42 dB, both also below the standard. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both currently and projected for 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Van Overbeek Makelaars o.g. Purmerend BV. The listing does not state the energy label, which means there is no official indication of the home's energy performance.
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About Achter de Kerk 1, Purmerend
What is the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price is €698,500. This is in line with the market, based on a comparison with the average asking price in the Binnenstad neighbourhood, which comes to €543,682. The price per square metre is €3,601, calculated on the agent's stated living area of 194 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent's listing, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The total volume is 840 cubic metres. The agent states a living area of 194 m², while the BAG registration records 77 m².
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, there is no official indication of the home's energy performance, and no conclusions can be drawn about energy costs from the label.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated, based on public data at area level. The home was built in 1895 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this postcode area, 100 percent of properties were built before 1970, and 2 percent of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What supermarkets are near this home?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 136 metres. Aldi is at 472 metres and Dekamarkt at 500 metres, both just around the corner. Lidl is at 671 metres, a ten-minute walk away. In total, there are 17 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this address?
Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is at 532 metres, about a ten-minute walk. Kindcentrum Willem Eggert is at 686 metres. For secondary education, Vonk Purmerend is at 565 metres and Da Vinci College at 695 metres. There is also a special primary school, Het Plankier, at 469 metres.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Purmerend give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on 22 reviews. One resident praises the friendly and child-friendly atmosphere, while another mentions concerns about safety and criminality. The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Binnenstad neighbourhood.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Purmerend, Gedempte Singelgracht at 178 metres, served by lines 100, 101, 102, 103, 110, 129, 305, 413, 801, N06 and N07. Purmerend train station is at 837 metres, about a ten-minute walk away.
