Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on Breedstraat sits right in the middle of the historic centre, with the Grote Kerk and the Waagplein just a short stroll away. At 54 m² it's compact, but the energy label A means low running costs. The asking price of €285,000 is 28% below the neighbourhood average of €394,318, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
Binnenstad-West is the most densely populated part of Alkmaar, with over 4,300 addresses per km². It's a neighbourhood of mostly pre-war buildings, singles and young professionals, two-thirds of households are one-person. The streets are busy, with restaurants, cafes and shops on your doorstep. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the high number of reported incidents (680 total) suggests it's a vibrant, inner-city environment.
For groceries you have Ekoplaza just around the corner, Jumbo a couple of streets away and SPAR within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are also close: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is a five-minute walk, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is just a bit further. The municipality Alkmaar offers a compact city centre where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals - Alkmaar.
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Breedstraat 37K, Alkmaar
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About Breedstraat 37K, Alkmaar
The asking price is 28% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-West (€394,318) and also below the median of €350,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (54 m² vs 76 m²). Given the energy label A and central location, the price appears competitive for what's on offer.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low energy bills compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, about 36% of homes have label A or better, so this apartment is above average in energy performance.
Alkmaar train station is about 1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes.
Binnenstad-West is the historic centre of Alkmaar, very densely built with many pre-war buildings. It's popular with singles and young professionals. There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and shops within walking distance. The area is lively and urban, with a high density of addresses.
Yes, several. Ekoplaza is just around the corner (188 m), Jumbo is a couple of streets away (290 m), and SPAR is within a five-minute walk (450 m). For daily groceries you won't have to go far.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (390 m), Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring (437 m), and Sint Adelbertusschool (501 m). For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium is about 520 m away.
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