Almere, Netherlands

Almere Real Estate: Family Houses 25 Minutes from Amsterdam

873 homes and apartments for sale in Almere, Netherlands.

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Properties for sale in Almere

24 properties shown

Messiaenplantsoen 111Apartment

€359,500

Almere

3 bd 1 ba 92 m²
Thérèse Schwartzestraat 40House

€585,000

Almere

4 bd 1 ba 145 m²
Terracottastraat 104-BApartment

€260,000

Almere

2 bd 1 ba 50 m²
Hendrik Werkmanstraat 45House

€495,000

Almere

4 bd 1 ba 146 m²
Anna Pavlovastraat 30House

€425,000

Almere

4 bd 1 ba 112 m²
Peter van Straatenhof 12House

€440,000

Almere

3 bd 1 ba 119 m²
Godfried Bomansstraat 39House

€440,000

Almere

3 bd 1 ba 93 m²
Gustaaf Gelderstraat 60House

€450,000

Almere

4 bd 1 ba 134 m²
Francisco Pizarrostraat 56Apartment

€400,000

Almere

2 bd 1 ba 65 m²
Polykarp Kuschstraat 10House

€575,000

Almere

5 bd 1 ba 119 m²
Orson Wellesstraat 26House

€400,000

Almere

3 bd 1 ba 84 m²
Noorderduinstraat 207House

€825,000

Almere

4 bd 1 ba 154 m²
Wessel Ilckenstraat 7Apartment

€300,000

Almere

1 bd 1 ba 52 m²
Wessel Ilckenstraat 7-AApartment

€275,000

Almere

1 bd 1 ba 52 m²
J.J. Slauerhoffstraat 76House

€435,000

Almere

3 bd 2 ba 112 m²
G.A. Overdijkinkstraat 20House

€415,000

Almere

4 bd 1 ba 100 m²
Mária Telkesstraat 45House

€1,275,000

Almere

5 bd 1 ba 195 m²
James Stewartstraat 35House

€399,000

Almere

2 bd 1 ba 92 m²
Hendrik IJzerbrootlaan 30House

€525,000

Almere

4 bd 2 ba 123 m²
Hendrik IJzerbrootlaan 15House

€495,000

Almere

4 bd 1 ba 137 m²
Professor Cumulusstraat 4House

€525,000

Almere

3 bd 1 ba 118 m²
Michael Faradaystraat 82House

€525,000

Almere

3 bd 1 ba 87 m²
Simon van Collemstraat 56House

€470,000

Almere

3 bd 1 ba 143 m²
Oliver Hardystraat 12House

€450,000

Almere

3 bd 1 ba 101 m²

Buyer's guide: Almere

Almere is a planned city built on reclaimed polder land, and its housing reflects that: 756 of our 873 current listings are houses. The median asking price is €450,000, with a median size of 112 m².

Key figures

Asking prices from current RealEstateAbroad listings.

MeasureAlmere
Listings873
Median asking price€450,000
Middle half (p25-p75)€390,000 - €560,000
Median price per m²€4,211
Median size112 m²

A house-led market

Houses make up 756 listings, apartments 113 and villas four. Four-bed homes are unusually common here at 305 listings, with 216 two-bed and 194 three-bed. That is a family-oriented profile, with gardens, garages and cycle routes.

Per square metre, prices are about a third lower than in Utrecht, which explains why many commuters choose Almere. The tight middle half, from €390,000 to €560,000, signals a uniform, modern housing stock.

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Living in Almere

The city grew from the 1970s and has distinct districts: Almere Stad (the centre), Almere Haven (the older harbour village), Almere Buiten and Almere Poort, plus newer Oosterwold. Trains run to Amsterdam Centraal in around 25-35 minutes, and the Markermeer and Weerwater provide waterside living.

Architecture is modern and often experimental. Buyers are mostly young families, though foreign buyers seeking affordable access to the Randstad also come. For canal-side charm you will need to look at Amsterdam or Haarlem.

Almere sells space: four-bedroom family houses are the single biggest bedroom category.

— RealEstateAbroad market note

Practicalities

  • Ask for the energy label and check for the municipal ground lease (erfpacht) status; it can change monthly costs.
  • Dutch purchase contracts include a three-day cooling-off period for buyers.
  • A notary handles the transfer; owner-occupier transfer tax is typically 2% (verify).
  • Budget for a structural survey, especially for older homes.

More background is on the Netherlands page, the mortgage guide and the list of all houses in the Netherlands.

Last updated 8 October 2026

Buying property in Almere: FAQ

Is Almere cheaper than Amsterdam?

Yes, at a median of €4,211 per m², compared with significantly higher figures in the capital.

How long is the commute to Amsterdam?

Trains take roughly 25-35 minutes from Almere's main stations.

Are there apartments in Almere?

Yes, 113 are listed, mostly near the centre and harbour.

Is Almere safe from flooding?

It sits below sea level like much of the Netherlands, protected by dikes and water management. Flood risk is generally low and managed by water boards.

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