Buying a home in Purmerpolder, Purmer.
Purmerpolder is where you'll find the working side of Edam-Volendam—flat, quiet, mostly detached homes and bungalows built from the 1970s onward, many with land around them. You're on the edge of the polders north of Amsterdam, so neighbours tend to be practical, settled people rather than commuters chasing novelty. The village itself stays calm: local shops, a primary school, cycle paths to Edam centre and the water. If you want space without the noise, this is it.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in Purmerpolder
Pros:
- Quiet, residential polder area with single-family homes and low population density; no through-traffic or nightlife noise
- Direct access to the Markermeer waterfront; easy launching point for sailing and water sports
- Affordable compared to Amsterdam or Volendam town center; new-build and renovation opportunities in older farmhouse clusters
- 25 minutes by car to Amsterdam Central via the A7; local bus routes 312 and 313 connect to Volendam station (15 min) and Edam center
- Flat terrain and open sightlines; good cycling infrastructure to neighboring villages
Cons:
- No local shops, schools, or services within walking distance; car dependency for groceries, doctors, and daily errands
- Infrequent bus service (hourly or less); owning a car is not optional
- Isolated in winter when the Markermeer is rough; social life requires traveling to Volendam or Edam
- Risk of polder water management issues during heavy rain; flooding has occurred in outlying sections
- Limited rental market and slower property turnover; selling can take months longer than in urban areas
Finding a home in Purmer
Purmer is a quiet residential neighbourhood wedged between the Edam and the rural polder land, so you get that rare combination: village calm and Amsterdam within 20 minutes by car or train. Most homes here are post-1960s detached or semi-detached houses with proper gardens—not the cramped Amsterdam terraces. Your neighbours tend to be families and people who've chosen to stay put, not a transient crowd. The trade-off is straightforward: you're further out, so you'll drive or cycle more, but you're buying actual space and a neighbourhood where people know each other.
Asking prices and sale prices in Purmer
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The wider housing market in Purmer
In Purmer, 88 homes sold this quarter, compared to 89 last quarter. The average transaction price this quarter was 517,000 euros, compared to 513,000 euros last quarter. The average transaction price per square meter rose to 4,800 euros this quarter, compared to 4,600 euros last quarter. The average list price increased to 513,000 euros this quarter from 482,000 euros last quarter. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% higher than last year, reflecting a positive trend in the local real estate market.
Updated: April 2026
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