Molendijk, Castricum
NeighbourhoodThis two-storey apartment on C.F. Smeetslaan sits in a leafy part of Molendijk, a short walk from the dunes and the centre of Castricum. At 50 m² it is compact, but the layout makes good use of the space. The asking price of €290,000 is 42% below the neighbourhood average of €502,868, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially compared to other apartments in Castricum.
Molendijk is a residential area with a mix of houses and flats, mostly built between 1970 and 1990. Around 65% of homes are single-family, and 85% are owner-occupied. The population is older on average, with a third of residents aged 65 or over. One resident describes the Molendijk neighbourhood as "reasonably okay", but notes that the insulation in their complex is poor, leading to noise and mould issues. They also mention that the complex is vulnerable to burglaries, though the police respond quickly when called.
For your morning bread and groceries, Vomar is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Vrije school Castricum, Kindcentrum Helmgras and Basisschool De Kustlijn. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the centre of Castricum with its restaurants and library is also within easy reach. The municipality of Castricum offers a good balance of coastal nature and urban amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Teer Makelaars Castricum B.V.
Details of this home
C.F. Smeetslaan 45, 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 45, Castricum
The asking price of €290,000 is 42% below the average asking price in Molendijk (€502,868) and also below the median of €435,000. However, the floor area of 50 m² is 57% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 116 m². Given the compact size and energy label D, the price is in line with what you would expect for a smaller apartment in this area.
The home has energy label D. In Molendijk, 45% of homes have label C and 25% have label A, so label D is below average for the neighbourhood. This means heating costs are likely to be higher than in a more efficient home, and the property may need insulation improvements to reduce energy bills.
One resident review mentions that the complex is easy to access for burglaries and prone to break-ins, though the police are quick to respond. The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 147, which is moderate for an area of this size. It is worth being aware of security measures.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Vrije school Castricum (271 m), Kindcentrum Helmgras (421 m), Basisschool De Kustlijn (489 m), and Basisschool Juliana van Stolberg (610 m). For secondary education, Supreme College is 652 m away.
Castricum train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Alkmaar, Haarlem and Amsterdam.
Vomar is just 88 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 234 metres away. Ekoplaza, Dekamarkt and Aldi are also within a ten-minute walk.
With 50 m² of floor area, the apartment is compact and best suited for a single person or a couple without children.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Molendijk
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