Buying a home in Bedrijventerrein Molenbuurt, Almere.
Bedrijventerrein Molenbuurt is mostly warehouses, light industry, and service businesses—not a residential neighbourhood. If you're looking to buy a home here, you'll want to know that it's zoned as a business district, so living options are extremely limited and heavily regulated. The area sits on the eastern edge of Almere, quieter than the city centre but also quite isolated from the daily rhythm most homebuyers are after. Consider whether you're actually looking at a residential zone nearby, or if there's a specific commercial project drawing you here.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Bedrijventerrein Molenbuurt
Pros:
- Zone officially designated for business and light industry, so residential property here is limited but extremely quiet without domestic noise complaints or foot traffic
- Direct access to the A6 motorway via nearby junction; commute to Amsterdam takes 30–35 minutes depending on traffic
- Flatlands with long sightlines mean no tall buildings blocking views or casting shadows
- Lower property prices than Almere's residential neighborhoods because this is zoned industrial
Cons:
- Surrounded by warehouses, logistics centers, and small factories; your neighbors are businesses, not families
- Heavy truck traffic during business hours, especially on access roads like Hogeweg and Computerlaan
- No schools, shops, or restaurants within walking distance; you'll drive everywhere
- Minimal street lighting and social activity after working hours; the area empties out by evening
- Environmental permits for nearby operations mean occasional noise and air quality concerns are real, not theoretical
Living environment
More registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Almere
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 32.83
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 131
- Residential burglary
- 9
- Theft
- 13
- Violence and threats
- 20
- Vandalism and public order
- 28
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through August 2026
Finding a home in Almere
Choose homes in Almere that match your needs and compare listings on practical points such as living area, layout and condition. Look at recent sales of similar homes to put an asking price in context.
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