A friendly terraced house in Waterwijk Midden
This terraced house on Waalstraat 53 sits in Waterwijk Midden, a quiet residential part of Almere. The home was built in 1984 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €415,000. For context, there are currently nine homes for sale in the area, with an average asking price of €391,556. If you are curious about the wider supply, you can compare with other [terraced houses in Almere]( /koopwoningen/almere/tussenwoningen/).
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 117 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 118 m². The plot is 111 m² according to both sources. The home is heated by district heating. There is a back garden of 15 m² facing north, accessible via the back entrance, plus a front garden. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Waterwijk Midden
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and family friendly neighbourhood." Another resident, who lived in the area for 23 years, mentions "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other," adding that there is an annual neighbourhood BBQ and "quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." A third resident calls it a "good, neat neighbourhood" and notes that a primary school is coming nearby. The neighbourhood itself has about 1,760 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. You can read more about [the Waterwijk Midden neighbourhood]( /buurt/waterwijk-midden-almere/).
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Kameleon is on your doorstep, and Basisschool de Ichthus is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Zorggroep Almere, Huisartsenpraktijk Waterwijk, a ten-minute walk away, with Apotheek Waterwijk right next to it. For public transport, bus stop Markerkant is just around the corner, served by line M2. Almere Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is part of [the municipality of Almere]( /gemeente/almere/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €380,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €239,000 to €380,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB, which is not above the norm, and other noise sources (rail, air, industry) are also below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, the current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 it is low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 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 Spijker Makelaardij B.V. and other platforms.
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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 Waalstraat 53, Almere
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price for this terraced house is €415,000. The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €380,000. According to the precomputed comparison, the asking price is 9% above the WOZ value. This is a factual difference, and it is up to you to interpret what it means for the market position of this home.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 117 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 118 m². The plot is 111 m². There is a back garden of 15 m² facing north, accessible via the back entrance, plus a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home, only about its energy performance. The home is heated by district heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It is a factual data point, and no further conclusions are drawn here.
What are the flood and climate risk indications?
For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. The current flood risk is medium, and by 2050 it is expected to be low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 211 metres away, which is just around the corner. SPAR express is about 456 metres away, a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is about 909 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are 29 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are within walking distance?
Openbare Basisschool De Kameleon is about 56 metres away, on your doorstep. Basisschool de Ichthus is about 205 metres away, just around the corner. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, including Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Panta Rhei and Montessorischool Almere Stad. For secondary education, Stad College is about 616 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Almere Stad, Markerkant, about 162 metres away, served by line M2. Another stop, Waterwijk West, is about 470 metres away, also on line M2. Almere Centrum train station is about 991 metres away, a ten-minute walk. The bus stop Staatsliedenwijk, about 668 metres away, offers lines 34, M2, M3, M6 and N22.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Almere give their living environment an average score of 7.33, based on 78 reviews. One resident says: "Very nice and family friendly neighbourhood." Another mentions "little turnover of residents, people are quite neighbourhood-minded and have excellent contacts with each other," with an annual neighbourhood BBQ and "quiet surroundings with plenty of greenery." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 59%, from €239,000 to €380,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is a factual record of the municipal valuation, and it does not predict future changes in the market value.
