Buying a home in Waterwijk, Almere.
Waterwijk is where you land if you want a modern home without the bustle of central Almere. Most houses here are relatively new, many detached or semi-detached with generous gardens, set in a quiet, green neighbourhood full of families. You're close to the water and cycling routes, and it feels more like a village than a city. Schools and supermarkets are within walking distance, so you won't be driving everywhere.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Waterwijk
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central via Almere Centrum station, around 30 minutes
- Abundant new-build housing with modern insulation and low energy costs
- Waterfront along the Markermeer with walking and cycling paths along the water
- Relatively affordable house prices compared to Amsterdam and Utrecht
- Well-developed cycling infrastructure; you reach Almere city centre in 10 minutes
Cons:
- Waterwijk still feels young and unfinished; construction traffic and not all amenities are complete
- Limited choice of restaurants and shops; you depend on Almere city centre or Amsterdam
- Little character; many identical blocks and planned architecture
- Crowded in summer with tourists and day-trippers along the waterfront
- Drivers from Amsterdam use the Markermeerroute as a shortcut
What does Waterwijk 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
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Housing market Waterwijk
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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