Molendijk, Castricum
NeighbourhoodThis 106 m² apartment on C.F. Smeetslaan sits in a leafy part of Castricum, with a Vomar supermarket just around the corner. Built in 1977 and with energy label C, it offers a solid base for someone who wants to put their own stamp on a home. At €339,000, the asking price is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €502,868, a keen price for the size. For context, apartments in Castricum vary widely, but this one stands out for its value.
Molendijk is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages: a third of residents are 65 or older, and about a quarter are under 45. It's a fairly urban area (address density 2254 per km²), with mostly owner-occupied homes (85%). The one review from a resident gives it an 8.38, noting: "The neighbourhood is reasonably okay, there are plans for new construction in the Geesterduin 2.0 area." However, they also mention that insulation is poor and the complex is prone to burglaries. The neighbourhood Molendijk has a quiet, established feel, with a park just a five-minute walk away.
For your morning bread, Vomar is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Vrije school Castricum is a five-minute walk, Kindcentrum Helmgras is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool De Kustlijn is also nearby. For secondary education, Supreme College is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Castricum has a train station 1.6 km away, so commuting to Amsterdam or Alkmaar is straightforward.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Hopman Woonmakelaars Castricum and is also available through several other channels.
Details of this home
C.F. Smeetslaan 39, 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 39, Castricum
At 106 m² and €339,000, that works out to about €3,198 per m², well below the neighbourhood average of €4,400 per m². The asking price is 33% lower than the average asking price in Molendijk (€502,868), so it's priced keenly. However, the one resident review mentions poor insulation and mould issues, so factor in potential renovation costs.
Molendijk is a fairly urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages, many older residents but also families. It's mostly owner-occupied (85%) and has a park within a five-minute walk. One resident rates it 8.38 and says it's 'reasonably okay', but notes that the complex is prone to burglaries and has poor insulation. The area has plans for new construction nearby.
Castricum train station is 1.6 km from the apartment, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. From there, trains run to Amsterdam (about 30 minutes) and Alkmaar (about 10 minutes).
Vomar supermarket is just 75 metres away, on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 222 metres away, and there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: Vrije school Castricum (264 m), Kindcentrum Helmgras (434 m), and Basisschool De Kustlijn (493 m). For secondary school, Supreme College is 642 metres away.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a home from 1977. In the neighbourhood, 45% of homes have label C, and 15% have D or lower. Label C means reasonable insulation, but the resident review mentions poor insulation and mould, so you may want to budget for improvements.
In Molendijk, there are 19 apartments for sale at the moment, with prices ranging from €260,000 to €1,375,000. The average asking price is €502,868, so this one at €339,000 is on the lower end. Homes here sell in about 41 days on average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Molendijk
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