Europa, Purmerend
NeighbourhoodThis 2019-built terraced house on Voorbuurt sits in the Europa neighbourhood, a well-planned part of Weidevenne. With 175 m² of living space and an A energy label, it is both spacious and efficient. The asking price of €750,000 is 33% above the neighbourhood average of €565,140, but the floor area is 40% larger than the local norm of 125 m², so the price per m² is actually in line with the market. For context, terraced houses in Purmerend vary widely in size and price.
Europa is a modern residential area built mostly after 2010, with 91% of homes dating from that period. It is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. One resident describes it as 'Fine' but adds 'Nice people but boring', a quiet, safe area without much buzz. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with many young families and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (54%). Average incomes are above the national average, and the streets are lined with modern architecture. This is the Europa neighbourhood in a nutshell: peaceful, family-friendly, and well-maintained.
Daily life here is convenient. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just a couple of streets away, and there are several other options within a ten-minute walk, including Aldi and Dekamarkt. For families, primary schools are close by: Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels is a five-minute walk, and De Wilgenhoek is just around the corner. Secondary education is a bit further, with Vonk Purmerend about a ten-minute walk. The area is well-connected by train, with Purmerend station 1.9 km away, and the city centre of Purmerend is easily reachable by bike. All of this falls within the municipality of Purmerend, which offers a good balance of urban amenities and green space.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively through Kocken Makelaars.
Details of this home
Voorbuurt 42, Purmerend
Very good · 1 resident
Nice people but boring
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About Voorbuurt 42, Purmerend
The asking price is 33% above the neighbourhood average of €565,140, but this house is also 40% larger than the average home in Europa (175 m² vs 125 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €4,286, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,821 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
The home has an energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a comfortable indoor climate. In the Europa neighbourhood, 62% of homes have label A+ and 38% have label A, so this home is in line with the modern, efficient housing stock in the area.
Europa is a family-friendly neighbourhood with many households with children (850 out of 2,466 homes). There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as Openbare Basisschool Weidevogels (650 m) and De Wilgenhoek (866 m). The area is quiet and safe, with a low crime rate (125 total crimes per year). One resident describes it as 'Nice people but boring', which suggests a peaceful, community-oriented atmosphere.
Purmerend train station is 1.9 km from the house, which is about a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute bike ride. From there, you can reach Amsterdam in about 20 minutes.
With 175 m² of living space, it is likely to have at least three or four bedrooms, but the exact layout is not provided. You would need to contact the agent for a floor plan.
The listing does not mention parking. However, as a modern terraced house in a planned neighbourhood, there is likely street parking available. Many homes in Europa have driveways or garages, but this is not confirmed in the data.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Europa