Living in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark
Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark is urban but not overwhelming, and the housing is dominated by single-family houses (69%), which is what draws settlers rather than passers-through.
At 5,358 residents per km² the buurt is busy without being packed.
Almere is the Netherlands' youngest city — planned, spacious and car-friendly, with newer housing stock than almost anywhere else in the country. Many residents commute: Amsterdam is around 25 minutes by train, which is exactly the trade many buyers here have chosen.
The housing market in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark
At €322,000 average WOZ value, Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark ranks 131 out of 165 Almere neighborhoods on price — 15% cheaper than most of the city, which makes it one of the more approachable entry points into the city. For scale: Almere's cheapest buurt averages €169,000 and its priciest €1,166,000, so Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark sits among the city's more affordable ones.
Average WOZ value per year (CBS). The reference date lags the current market by ±1 year.
2022: €234,000 · 2023: €270,000 · 2024: €276,000 · 2025: €322,000
The direction of the market: between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value here rose from €234,000 to €322,000, up 38% — faster than the city as a whole (+28%). WOZ values lag the market by about a year, but the trend itself is reliable.
Here is the catch for buyers: only 26% of homes are owner-occupied, and 53% of the stock is social housing that never reaches the open market. Few homes come up for sale, so when one does, expect competition and act fast on viewings. The upside of the same number: neighborhoods with a big rental base tend to feel lively and transient rather than settled — decide which you want before you fall for a listing.
Who lives here
Demographically, Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark is shaped by people in their late twenties to early forties (25% of its 1,070 residents), followed by children under 15 at 21%. 45% of households have children at home, so expect school runs, playgrounds in use, and neighbors who stay put. The average household counts 2.4 people.
As for who your neighbors would be: incomes lean modest — 40% of households are among the country's lower earners.
Daily errands, coffee and dinner
Day to day: the nearest large supermarket is about 5 minutes' walk; dining out means a short trip: only 1 café or restaurant sit within a kilometer.
The practical checklist most buyers forget to make: pharmacy 18 min walk · GP 18 min · hospital 4.9 km · library 1.7 km. None of these will decide a purchase on their own, but a GP taking new patients nearby is the kind of thing you only miss after moving.
Families and schools
For families: the nearest primary school is 4 minutes on foot; daycare is well covered (4 locations nearby) — though Dutch waiting lists mean you register the week you know you're expecting, not the week you need it; secondary school is a 6-minute bike ride, which Dutch teenagers do in all weather.
Getting around
Getting around: the nearest train station is 4.4 km out, so day-to-day life here leans on the car or bus; a highway on-ramp 1.5 km away makes car trips easy — check whether through-traffic noise reaches the street you're considering; car ownership is moderate (0.8 per household).
Energy and running costs
Since 81% of the stock predates 2000, always check the energy label of a specific listing — the difference between label C and label F on an average home here is easily a few thousand euros a year in heating, and it changes what you can sensibly bid.
Before you bid in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark
Before you bid in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark: listings are scarce here, which pushes bidding above asking more often — decide your maximum before the viewing, not during it. Also, the price gap with the rest of Almere is real, but so is the reason for it — walk the neighborhood at different times of day before committing. Beyond that, family neighborhoods like this one turn over slowly; when a good house appears it often goes to the first serious, well-prepared bidder.
None of these averages can tell you whether the specific house you found is fairly priced — that depends on its size, energy label, state of maintenance and the recent sales around it. That is exactly what a free HomeReview report checks, in about 10 seconds, for any Dutch address.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark a good neighborhood to live in?
That depends on what you're looking for. Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark suits first-time buyers and families with children best; it's a weaker match for buyers after city buzz. The average home value is €322,000 (15% cheaper than most of Almere) and the neighborhood has 1,070 residents. Ultimately the specific street and home matter more than the neighborhood average.
What is the average home value in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark?
The average home value (WOZ waarde) in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark, Almere is €322,000, based on the official CBS neighborhood statistics.
Is Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark mostly owner-occupied or rental?
26% of homes in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark are owner-occupied and 74% are rentals, of which 53% of all homes are social housing (woningcorporatie).
Are house prices in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark rising?
Between 2022 and 2025 the average WOZ value in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark rose from €234,000 to €322,000 (+38%); Almere as a whole moved up 28% over the same period. WOZ values lag the current market by about a year.
How old are the homes in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark?
81% of homes in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark were built before 2000 and 19% after. Older buildings can mean higher maintenance and energy costs — check the energy label before bidding.
How far is the nearest train station from Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark?
The average distance to a train station from Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark is 4.4 km; a large supermarket is 0.4 km away on average.
Is Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark an expensive part of Almere?
No — homes here cost about 15% less than in most of Almere, making it one of the more affordable parts of the city.
Is Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark good for families with children?
The nearest primary school is 0.3 km away and there are 4 daycare locations within a kilometer. 45% of households here have children at home.
Is there foundation risk in Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark?
Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark is not in a designated foundation attention area; the soil here is Zeekleigebied, which has adequate bearing capacity. Around 0% of homes predate 1970. A structural survey is still sensible for any older property.
Similar neighborhoods in Almere
Closest in price — worth a look if Ambachtsmark, Vrijmark en Zuidmark is out of reach or you want alternatives.
Source: CBS Kerncijfers wijken en buurten — latest complete release (buurt BU00340602) · Updated 2026-08-09. WOZ values are neighborhood averages; individual homes vary.