Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Augustijnsteeg sits right in the lively centre of Alkmaar, where the streets are filled with cafés, shops and the famous cheese market. At 76 m² it's a comfortable size for a city home, and with an E energy label you can expect higher heating costs. The asking price of €350,000 is exactly in line with the median for the neighbourhood, making it a fair deal compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
Binnenstad-West is the most urban part of Alkmaar, with a very high address density of 4,367 per km². It's a neighbourhood of mostly single-person households (1,265 out of 2,003 homes), and only 235 households have children. The area has a high proportion of pre-war buildings (67.6%) and a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on statistics.
For your morning bread, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort, both about 400 m away. For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium is also within walking distance. The municipality Alkmaar offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre, from restaurants to a library.
At the time of writing the home is listed via ERA Makelaardij regio Alkmaar and also appears on other channels, so it's available through several sources.
Details of this home
Augustijnsteeg 1, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
31 within 5 km
67 within 5 km
About Augustijnsteeg 1, Alkmaar
Yes, it's right at the median price for apartments in Binnenstad-West, which is also €350,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,490, and this home has 76 m², so the price per m² works out to about €4,605, below the neighbourhood average. That makes it a reasonable asking price.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, only 38.9% of homes have a label D or lower. An E label means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher gas and electricity bills. It's worth factoring that into your monthly budget.
The train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting or day trips.
Binnenstad-West is not particularly family-oriented, only 235 out of 2,003 households have children, and the average household size is just 1.5 people. Most residents live alone. There are primary schools nearby, but the area is more suited to singles and couples who enjoy city life.
There are currently 33 apartments for sale in Binnenstad-West, with prices ranging from €245,000 to €899,000. The average price is €394,318, so this home is below average. In the past year, 111 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 43 days.
Ekoplaza is just 214 m away, Jumbo at 267 m, and SPAR at 481 m. For a larger shop, Aldi is 610 m away. All are within easy walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West