Buying a home in De Purmer (gedeeltelijk), Purmer.
De Purmer is where Amsterdam spills into something greener—you'll find 1970s family homes with actual gardens, many with water views across the polder. Your neighbours are a mix of young families and longtime residents who know the cycling routes by heart. The neighbourhood feels quieter than the city but stays connected; Centraal Station is fifteen minutes by bike or tram, and the Waterland landscape starts practically at your back door.
Start free trialWhat to consider when buying in De Purmer (gedeeltelijk)
Pros:
- Direct NS train to Central Station via Purmerend (15 minutes), then 20 minutes to Amsterdam Centraal.
- Lower property prices than Amsterdam proper; detached and semi-detached family homes dominate.
- Quiet, car-dependent setting with space between houses—appealing if you want distance from neighbors.
- Purmerend town center (5 km away) has shops, restaurants, and the Comenius Library.
Cons:
- You need a car for almost everything: groceries, schools, social life. Public transport is the train only.
- Train station is in Purmerend (not walkable from De Purmer itself); you're dependent on a connecting bus or car.
- Limited evening and weekend train frequency; last train to Amsterdam around 23:30.
- Flat, monotonous landscape with no distinctive character; feels suburban and disconnected from urban life.
- Schools and amenities require a drive or long bus journey; no primary school within walking distance.
Living environment
Fewer registered crimes than most neighborhoods in Waterland
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 22.32
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 221
- Residential burglary
- 19
- Theft
- 30
- Violence and threats
- 18
- Vandalism and public order
- 31
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 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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