Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Achterdam sits right in the heart of Alkmaar, with the lively streets of the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood just outside your door. At 63 m² it's compact but efficient, and the A energy label means low heating costs. The asking price of €275,000 is 41% below the neighbourhood average of €463,444, making it a keen entry point into the market compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
Binnenstad-Oost is the historic core of Alkmaar, with narrow streets, canals and a mix of shops and cafés. It's a dense urban area with over 4,000 addresses per km², so you're never far from the action. The population is young, a third are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (about 1,065 one-person households). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a lively, central spot. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost is one of the most urban in the city.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic groceries. Two primary schools, Sint Adelbertusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort, are within a ten-minute walk, and PCC Het Lyceum for secondary education is also close by. The municipality Alkmaar keeps the centre well served with shops and services.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Bakker Schoon Makelaardij B.V.
Details of this home
Achterdam 24, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
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About Achterdam 24, Alkmaar
The asking price is 41% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-Oost (€463,444), but the apartment is also 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 94 m². Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a 63 m² apartment with an A label in this area.
Binnenstad-Oost is the historic centre of Alkmaar, very densely built with a high address density (4,092 per km²). It's popular with young adults and singles, about a third of residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The area has a lively, urban feel with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés within walking distance.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. From there you can reach Amsterdam in around 40 minutes.
The closest supermarket is SPAR at 79 metres, just around the corner. Ekoplaza is 268 metres away, and Aldi is 412 metres, all within a five-minute walk. For a larger shop, Jumbo is about 548 metres away.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Sint Adelbertusschool (578 m), Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (642 m) and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias (756 m). For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is 802 metres away.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 32.5% of homes have label A, and 7.5% have A+ or better. So this apartment is above average in terms of energy performance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost