A stately apartment on a leafy Alkmaar avenue
This apartment sits on the Bergerweg, a broad avenue lined with handsome pre-war buildings, in the Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier neighbourhood of Alkmaar. The area has a calm, residential feel, with the city centre a short stroll away. The asking price of €485,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average, which the data puts at €405,938. For context, that average is based on the apartments in Alkmaar currently on the market.
A home with character from 1904
Built in 1904, this apartment has three rooms and is described by the agent as an appartement. The living area is given as 81 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The energy label is C, which means the home is moderately efficient; expect energy costs in line with that label. The asking price works out at €5,988 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
Life in Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.32, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a top neighbourhood, one of the few areas where there are still real neighbours, with no crime, quiet but still cosy. Another mentions the busy road with beautiful houses, where people say hello when passing but otherwise keep to themselves, and notes that it usually feels safe, though occasionally strange things happen, like licence plates being stolen. The same resident appreciates the Albert Heijn within walking distance and calls the butcher 't Smithe fantastic. The neighbourhood itself has around 1,510 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Bloemwijk en Zocherkwartier neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy: an AH to go is on your doorstep, a Jumbo is just around the corner, and an Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For primary education, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is just around the corner, and the Murmellius Gymnasium for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan and the Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga pharmacy are both a couple of streets away, and the Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep hospital is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Bergerhout and Nicolaas Beetskade are just around the corner, with lines 8, 9, 163 and 167, and line 165 respectively. Alkmaar station is a five-minute walk, with train services from there. The wider municipality of Alkmaar offers further amenities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data, based on public sources and not an inspection of this home, shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication for this postcode area, where 67% of buildings were constructed before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via VLIEG Makelaars Amstelveen OG.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Bergerweg 20A, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €485,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €405,938, which is 19% higher. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,768, while this home is listed at €5,988 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the current listings in the area, so they reflect the market at this moment.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is an appartement with three rooms. The living area is stated as 81 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home was built in 1904 and has an energy label C. The listing does not specify the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the listing data. Without it, a comparison between the asking price and the official valuation cannot be made. The asking price is, however, on the high side relative to the neighbourhood average asking price.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from public sources such as KCAF. This is not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1904 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and 67% of buildings in this postcode area were constructed before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not a verdict on this property.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 47 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 47 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An AH to go is within 238 metres, so on your doorstep. A Jumbo is 587 metres away, just around the corner. An Ekoplaza is 871 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also two Vomar stores within about a kilometre. These are the nearest options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is 197 metres away, just around the corner, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is 484 metres away, a five-minute walk. For secondary education, the Murmellius Gymnasium is 276 metres away, and PCC Fabritius is 497 metres away. All are within easy walking distance.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Bergerhout, 288 metres away, with lines 8, 9, 163 and 167. Another stop, Alkmaar, Nicolaas Beetskade, is 328 metres away with line 165. Alkmaar station is 305 metres away, a five-minute walk, with train services. The stop Alkmaar, Station is also nearby with line 350.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 8.32, based on four reviews. One resident calls it a top neighbourhood with real neighbours, no crime, quiet but cosy. Another describes a busy road with beautiful houses, where people greet each other but keep to themselves, and notes it usually feels safe, though occasionally things like licence plate theft happen. The reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony. It also does not mention insulation, heating, or ownership details. As a result, the description of the home is limited to what the agent has provided: three rooms, an appartement subtype, and the living area figures. The absence of these details is not explained in the listing.
