A warm welcome in Wheermolen-Oost
This terraced house on Johan Wagenaarstraat 38 sits in Wheermolen-Oost, a friendly part of Purmerend where life feels easy and everything you need is close by. Built in 1970, the home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect lower energy costs. With a price of €499,000, the asking price is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, terraced houses in Purmerend are listed at an average of €430,063, and this home's price per square metre is €3,780.
The home itself
The house offers 5 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors, with a volume of 447 m³. The living area is 132 m², both according to the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the plot is 166 m². You'll find a front and back garden, and the property is in full ownership. The agent mentions insulation in the roof, double glazing and HR glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler and a wood stove. The setting is described as being in a residential area with a free view.
Life in Wheermolen-Oost
Wheermolen-Oost is a neighbourhood with about 5,340 residents, and it feels like a place where people look out for each other. Residents across the municipality of Purmerend 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 notes: "Quiet and clean with a decent shopping centre in the neighbourhood." A third resident, however, mentions concerns about safety in the park and tensions among residents. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. The area has a mix of households, with 41% single-person households and 37% households with children, and 18% of residents are under 15. For more on the Wheermolen-Oost neighbourhood, you can see what's on offer.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the AH XL, Aldi, and Lidl are all within a ten-minute walk. Kindcentrum Wheermolen is a couple of streets away, and there are several other primary schools nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wheermolen, and the Service Apotheek Kennedy is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Hannie Schaftstraat and Churchilllaan are on your doorstep, with lines 101 and 102, among others. The train station Purmerend Overwhere is a ten-minute walk, and the Dijklander Ziekenhuis is also within walking distance. This is all part of the municipality of Purmerend, where amenities are well spread out.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €468,000. The asking price is 7% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €269,000 to €468,000. As for the area, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and heat stress are low, while the flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaar1 Internetmakelaar - Zelf uw huis verkopen.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Johan Wagenaarstraat 38, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €499,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €468,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 74%, from €269,000 in 2020 to €468,000 in 2025. This gives you a sense of how the property has appreciated, but the asking price is what the seller is looking for.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The house has 5 rooms in total, including 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 132 m², and the plot is 166 m². There is a front and back garden, and the property is in full ownership. The agent also mentions a wood stove and a central heating boiler, along with roof insulation, double glazing, and HR glazing. This gives you a clear picture of the space and features.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, and HR glazing, which contribute to its efficiency. However, the label itself is a general indication, and actual costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
The noise levels from road traffic are 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 33 dB Lden, and from air traffic 42 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. These levels are all below the relevant noise standards, so they are not considered excessive. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not a measurement at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of the specific property. It gives you a general sense of the ground conditions, but a structural survey would be needed for a detailed assessment.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning heavy rain is unlikely to cause significant issues. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is medium, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not predictions for this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 436 metres, and the AH XL, Aldi, and Lidl are all within a ten-minute walk. For schools, Kindcentrum Wheermolen is 399 metres away, and there are several other primary schools within a short distance, including Openbare Basisschool Noorderlicht and Montessori De Beleving. This makes daily errands and school runs quite convenient.
How is the public transport in this area?
There are bus stops on Hannie Schaftstraat and Churchilllaan, both within a few hundred metres, with lines 101 and 102, among others. The train station Purmerend Overwhere is 674 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for getting around without a car, though the exact destinations and frequencies are not listed here.
What do residents say about living in Purmerend?
Residents across the municipality of Purmerend give their living environment an average score of 7.94, based on 22 reviews. One resident describes it as a "fijne buurt, gezellig, veilig en vooral vriendelijk en kind vriendelijk," while another notes it's "quiet and clean with a decent shopping centre." However, a third resident mentions concerns about safety in the park. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €3,780, based on the agent's listing area of 132 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,083, so this home is priced 7% below that average. This is a precomputed comparison, and it suggests the price is relatively competitive for the area, though the overall asking price is above the neighbourhood average.





