Buying a home in Kolkgriend en Oostgriend, Almere.
Kolkgriend and Oostgriend are Almere's newer waterfront neighbourhoods, built around the marina and park areas that give them a genuinely different feel from the older polder sections. You'll find mostly modern family homes and apartments here, with plenty of young families and water enthusiasts as neighbours. The water itself is the real draw—sailing clubs, rowing paths, and direct access to the Markermeer mean you're literally living at the water's edge. Schools and everyday shops are within walking distance, and the Centrum is only a few minutes by bike.
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What to consider when buying in Kolkgriend en Oostgriend
Pros:
- Direct waterfront on the Markermeer: most homes have water views or are metres from the lake, with swimming and sailing accessible year-round.
- Fast train connection to Amsterdam Centraal via Almere Centrum station (25 minutes), and direct access to the A6 motorway for Utrecht and beyond.
- New neighbourhood with modern housing stock built from 2010 onwards: no renovation surprises, efficient heating and insulation.
- Schools, supermarkets, and the Almere Haven shopping area are within walking or short cycling distance; no need to venture far for daily needs.
- Spacious, quieter setting compared to inner-city Amsterdam; lower density with generous parks like Citadelpark nearby.
Cons:
- Car-dependent for many amenities outside the immediate area; cycling to central Almere or beyond is flat but takes time.
- Limited nightlife, restaurants, and cultural venues within the neighbourhood itself; you'll travel to Almere Centrum or Amsterdam for entertainment.
- Young neighbourhood means fewer established community roots and less diverse shop or cafe culture compared to older Dutch towns.
- Waterfront living attracts higher property prices and ongoing maintenance costs for waterside homes (dikes, water management).
- Weather exposure: wind and water-related issues (flooding risk during extreme weather) are real considerations on the Markermeer edge.
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 21.21
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 49
- Residential burglary
- 5
- Theft
- 7
- Violence and threats
- 4
- Vandalism and public order
- 8
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through September 2026
Finding a home in Almere
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Asking prices and sale prices in Almere
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The wider housing market in Almere
Buying a home in Almere? The median sale price was around € 445,000 in the previous full quarter. As you compare homes, look at characteristics such as living area and condition alongside similar recent sales.
Updated: September 2026