A terraced house in Overwhere-Zuid
Scheldestraat 38 is a terraced house from 1961, sitting in the Overwhere-Zuid neighbourhood of Purmerend. The asking price is €400,000. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Purmerend is €441,775, while the median is €382,250.
The home itself
This home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 73 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 84 m². The plot is 120 m². There is a garden at the back (48 m²) facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by district heating. It is freehold, so you own the land outright.
Overwhere-Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.71, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood with nice people." Another: "Nice neighbourhood, many nice neighbours. Green. Good accessibility." A third adds: "Good neighbourhood, many amenities and lots of greenery." The neighbourhood has around 6,300 residents, and about half of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Overwhere-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl and PLUS a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool 't Carrousel is on your doorstep, and the Jan van Egmond Lyceum is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy is nearby. Bus stops at Flevostraat and Van IJsendijkstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 101, 102, 276, 306, 413, N06 and N07. Purmerend Overwhere train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Purmerend.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €367,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €229,000 to €367,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications are medium for pluvial flooding and flood risk, with low heat stress currently.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Sopar Makelaars.
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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 Scheldestraat 38, Purmerend
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €367,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 60%, from €229,000 to €367,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 73 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 84 m². The plot is 120 m². There is a garden at the back (48 m²) facing south, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by district heating. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the insulation features are as stated by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1961 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 42 dB Lden, both below their norms. These figures are from 2022 and 2023, and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is about 350 metres away, just around the corner. Lidl and PLUS are both about 580 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also an AH XL and a Dekamarkt within a short walk, so daily groceries are easy to pick up.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool 't Carrousel is about 90 metres away, on your doorstep. Basisschool 't Prisma is about 200 metres away, and the Jan van Egmond Lyceum, a secondary school, is about 600 metres away. There are also several other primary and special education schools within a short distance.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Purmerend, Flevostraat, about 150 metres away, served by lines 101, 102, 276, 306, 413, N06 and N07. Purmerend Overwhere train station is about 600 metres away, a ten-minute walk. This gives you options for getting around the region.
What do residents say about Overwhere-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.71, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Quiet neighbourhood with nice people." Another: "Nice neighbourhood, many nice neighbours. Green. Good accessibility." A third adds: "Good neighbourhood, many amenities and lots of greenery."
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The living area of 73 m², according to the agent, is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 101 m². The BAG registration lists 84 m², which is still below the average. The asking price per m² is €5,479, based on the agent's listing area.





