Buying a home in Waterwijk Zuid, Almere.
Waterwijk Zuid is where you land if you want a neighborhood with some age and character, not a brand-new development still finding its feet. Houses here are ten, fifteen years old, so you get actual communities with their own rhythm. You'll find plenty of terraced homes and apartments, lots of green space, and it feels quieter than central Almere. The neighborhood sits right by the water and cycling routes, and you can reach Amsterdam quickly if you need to, but you don't have to.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Waterwijk Zuid
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Almere Centrum station (20 minutes), ideal for commuters
- Extensive new-build housing with modern insulation and energy labels A/B, meaning low energy bills
- Waterfront on the Gooimeer with walking and cycling paths accessible directly from the neighbourhood
- Quiet and green with many families; less hectic than Almere's city centre
Cons:
- Limited nightlife; shops and restaurants are concentrated in Almere Centrum, not in Waterwijk Zuid itself
- Many houses are still young and warranties are expiring, so maintenance costs may surprise you later
- Car-dependent for everyday shopping outside the neighbourhood
- Waterwijk Zuid still feels like a 'new-build area' without an established neighbourhood identity
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 27.67
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 205
- Residential burglary
- 16
- Theft
- 32
- Violence and threats
- 21
- Vandalism and public order
- 14
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Waterwijk Zuid 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 Waterwijk Zuid
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Housing market Waterwijk Zuid
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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