A bright apartment in the heart of Castricum
This apartment sits right in the centre of Castricum, on the second floor of a building from 1981. With the Aldi just around the corner and the station a short stroll away, daily life here is wonderfully convenient. The asking price is €325,000, which is 51% below the neighbourhood average of €667,000, and it is the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in this area. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Castricum.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 58 m², which matches the BAG registration, and the volume is 187 m³. You have a balcony to enjoy, and the home is fully owned, so there is no leasehold. The agent mentions wall insulation and a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively modest energy costs.
Life in Centrum-Noord
Centrum-Noord is a compact neighbourhood with about 2,430 residents, and it feels like a place where people know each other. Residents across the municipality of Castricum give their living environment an average score of 8.0, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as "wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy", adding that "everyone knows each other". Another resident highlights the beautiful nature, with forests and the beach within ten minutes, and mentions the friendly atmosphere. The same resident notes the excellent public transport connections and the many supermarkets, including an Albert Heijn open until 10 PM. A third resident mentions plans for new construction in the Geesterduin 2.0 area, though their own complex is not included. For a closer look at what this area offers, you can read more about the Centrum-Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Your daily errands are easy from here. The Aldi is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For healthcare, Huisartsen Dorpspraktijk is just around the corner, and Apotheek de Brink Castricum is a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Vrije school Castricum, is a ten-minute walk, and there are secondary schools nearby too. For public transport, the bus stop Castricum, Castricum Station is a five-minute walk away, with lines 73, 164, 167, 868 and OVoM. The train station Castricum is also just a five-minute walk. The municipality of Castricum offers a pleasant mix of coastal and village life, as you can see in the municipality of Castricum.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €302,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €223,000 to €302,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, including Hopman woonmakelaars Castricum.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Bakkerspleintje 8, Castricum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €325,000, while the WOZ value is €302,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 8% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the difference is a factual comparison rather than a judgement. The WOZ value has risen by 35% over the past five years, from €223,000 in 2020 to €302,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 58 m², and the volume is 187 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor. The agent lists wall insulation and a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively modest energy costs.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €302,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 35%, from €223,000 to €302,000. This development is a factual record from the municipality. The asking price of €325,000 is 8% above the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are indications based on public data for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home. The noise levels are part of the address risk data provided by Atlas Leefomgeving.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Aldi is just 75 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 241 metres away, and Dekamarkt is 350 metres away. Vomar is 725 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 867 metres away. This means you have several options for groceries within a short walk, including an Albert Heijn that a resident mentioned is open until 10 PM.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Castricum, Castricum Station, about 308 metres away, with bus lines 73, 164, 167, 868 and OVoM. The train station Castricum is also about 308 metres away. There are additional bus stops nearby, including Castricum, Prinses Beatrixstraat at 481 metres with lines 164 and 167. This gives you both bus and train options within a five-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Castricum give their living environment an average score of 8.0, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as "wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy", with everyone knowing each other. Another resident highlights the beautiful nature, with forests and the beach within ten minutes, and mentions the friendly people. A third resident notes plans for new construction in the Geesterduin 2.0 area, though their own complex is not included in that renovation.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The data also notes that 29% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a general characteristic of the area rather than a statement about this particular property.
