Buying a home in Molenbuurt, Almere.
Molenbuurt is where families go when they want actual space and green around them, but still close enough to Almere's centre to make it work. Most homes here date from the 1980s and 90s, which means solid square metres and gardens that actually serve a purpose. Your neighbours tend to be working parents, small business owners, people who've stayed because it simply makes sense for their lives. Citadelpark and the waterfront are within walking distance, and the local schools have solid reputations.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Molenbuurt
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Almere Centrum station (20 minutes)
- Abundant 1980s/90s single-family homes with gardens; cheaper than comparable houses in Amsterdam or Utrecht
- Close to Weerwater lake and cycling routes to Muiderberg and Gooise Plas
- Well-served with primary schools and childcare; many families means less isolation as a parent
Cons:
- Typical Almere expansion neighbourhood: little historical character, many identical streets
- Car-dependent for most daily shopping; Citadelplein shopping centre is the main option
- Limited cultural offerings; most nightlife concentrated in central Almere
- Significant shop vacancies and deteriorating streetscape in parts of the neighbourhood
Living environment
Measurable environmental factors that affect comfort and health.
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 31.33
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 125
- Residential burglary
- 8
- Theft
- 16
- Violence and threats
- 21
- Vandalism and public order
- 25
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through April 2026
What does Molenbuurt offer?
Almere built itself from scratch into a city of 220,000 people in just three decades, so you'll find plenty of homes from the 1980s and 1990s alongside newer neighbourhoods with contemporary design. The population is young and diverse, and your neighbours will likely come from dozens of countries. Many families choose Almere because you get real space for your money, and trains to Amsterdam leave every fifteen minutes. It's not a city of old charm and winding streets, but it's a place where you put down roots quickly because everyone here was once new too.
Buying agent in Molenbuurt
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Housing market Molenbuurt
In Almere, 759 homes sold this quarter, compared to 750 last quarter. The average transaction price rose to 514,000 euros this quarter from 502,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter went from 4,669 euros to 4,695 euros. The average list price increased to 487,000 euros this quarter from 472,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value for this year is higher than last year, reflecting the ongoing demand in the market. Overall, Almere's real estate market shows a steady performance with slight upward trends in pricing.
Updated: May 2026
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