Molendijk, Castricum
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on C.F. Smeetslaan sits in a leafy part of Castricum, with 123 m² of living space spread over one floor. The energy label is E, which means heating costs will be noticeable, especially in a neighbourhood where most homes for sale have a better label. The asking price of €435,000 is in line with the median for apartments in Castricum, so you get a fair deal for the size.
Molendijk is a mixed residential area with a high proportion of families and older residents. One resident describes it as 'reasonably okay', but points out that the insulation in some complexes is poor, leading to noise and mould issues. Safety is also a concern, with the complex being 'very prone to break-ins'. That said, the police are quick to respond. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel with over 2,200 addresses per km², yet it remains calm. For more context, see the Molendijk neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is easy: Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk. Families have several primary schools nearby, including Vrije school Castricum and Kindcentrum Helmgras, both within a five-minute walk. Secondary education is also close, with Supreme College about a ten-minute walk away. The train station is a twenty-minute walk, making commutes to Alkmaar or Amsterdam straightforward.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Hopman woonmakelaars Castricum. The listing includes the full details, so you can get a clear picture of what's on offer.
Details of this home
C.F. Smeetslaan 195, Castricum
Very good · 1 resident
The neighbourhood is reasonably okay, there are plans for new construction in the Geesterduin 2.0 area, but our complex is not included in this renovation. The insulation of the homes, including mine, is so poor that it feels like your ceiling is a thin garden fence; everything that moves above crashes loudly into the bedroom below. Neighbours also suffer severely from mould due to the poor insulation. In terms of safety, the complex is easy to access for burglaries and is very prone to break-ins. The police are often quick to respond if needed.
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About C.F. Smeetslaan 195, Castricum
The asking price matches the median for apartments in Molendijk, which is also €435,000. Given the 123 m² floor area, the price per m² is around €3,537, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,400 per m². So the price is in line with the market, especially considering the energy label E.
The energy label is E, which is less efficient than most homes for sale in Molendijk, only 15% of homes have a label D or lower. This means you can expect higher heating costs. The home was built in 1977, so insulation may not meet modern standards.
One resident mentions that the complex is 'very prone to break-ins' due to easy access, though the police respond quickly. The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 147, which is moderate for an area of this size. It's worth considering security measures.
Vomar is just 103 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 256 metres. For schools, Vrije school Castricum (273 m) and Kindcentrum Helmgras (404 m) are both within a short walk. Secondary school Supreme College is 660 metres away.
The train station is 1.6 km away, about a twenty-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach Alkmaar or Amsterdam without a car.
Molendijk has 3,330 residents, with a mix of ages: about 31% are 65 or older, and 22% are under 25. Most households are single-person or couples without children. The area has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (85%) and mostly single-family houses (65%).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Molendijk
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