Buying a home in Verzetswijk West, Almere.
Verzetswijk West is where you'll find families choosing space over the bustle of central Almere. Most homes here are from the 1980s and 90s, well-maintained and reasonably priced for what you get. You're close to water and green spaces, yet just a ten-minute bike ride from the town centre with its shops and restaurants. It's a neighbourhood where people know their neighbours without it feeling small-town.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Verzetswijk West
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Almere Centrum station (20 minutes)
- Mostly 1980s/90s housing stock means spacious homes with large gardens at lower prices than Amsterdam
- Close to Weerwater lake and Oostvaardersplassen nature reserve for walking and cycling
- Supermarket and primary schools within walking distance
Cons:
- Architecture is functional and grey; little historical or visual appeal
- Car dependency for shopping and services beyond the immediate neighbourhood; public transport is limited
- Few restaurants, cafés or nightlife venues within the neighbourhood itself
- Verzetswijk West feels quiet in the evenings; social activity is concentrated elsewhere in Almere
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 19.94
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 69
- Residential burglary
- 9
- Theft
- 10
- Violence and threats
- 13
- Vandalism and public order
- 7
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through June 2026
What does Verzetswijk West 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 Verzetswijk West
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Housing market Verzetswijk West
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: June 2026
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