A modern apartment in the heart of Alkmaar
This apartment on Compagniestraat 36 sits in Binnenstad-Oost, the eastern edge of Alkmaar's historic centre. It is a 2020 build, which makes it a recent addition to a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. The asking price of €450,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €541,298, according to the precomputed comparison. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,175, while this home is listed at €6,250 per m². If you are weighing this against other options, you might also look at apartments in Alkmaar to see what else is on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment is a bovenwoning, meaning it occupies the first floor of the building. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 72 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy there. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout. There is a balcony, and the property is described as having a sheltered position in the centre. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €203.
Life in Binnenstad-Oost
Binnenstad-Oost is a lively part of Alkmaar, with a mix of old and new. Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen" and describes a friendly, sociable area with plenty of facilities. Another calls it "Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local", adding that it feels like city and village in one. A third resident mentions that all shops are nearby and that you can walk to the train station. The neighbourhood has around 3,290 inhabitants, and about 54% of households are single-person. For more on what this area is like, you can read about the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, just 78 metres away, and there is another SPAR a couple of streets further. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias, is just around the corner, and Sint Adelbertusschool is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Noordhof is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek de Eenhoorn is nearby too. For public transport, bus line 8 stops at Alkmaar, Hooftplein, just around the corner, and the train station Alkmaar is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Alkmaar is a compact city, and you can find more about the wider area via the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €418,000, as assessed by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above this WOZ value, according to the precomputed comparison. The WOZ value is a municipal valuation, not the current market value. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals - Alkmaar and their listing on Funda.
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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.
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About Compagniestraat 36, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €418,000, which was set by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is a municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a bovenwoning on the first floor, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor, with a living area of 72 m². There is a balcony, and the home is fully insulated. Heating is via district heating with underfloor heating throughout. The monthly HOA fee is €203.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which supports the label. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific energy bills, as those depend on usage and other factors.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, based on regional data, the risk of foundation issues is considered low, but it does not rule out individual problems.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 28 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood and heat stress risk here?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just 78 metres away, on your doorstep. There is another SPAR at 640 metres, and an Ekoplaza at 765 metres. An Albert Heijn and an Aldi are both within about a kilometre. This means you have several options for groceries within a short walk.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias, at 185 metres, which is just around the corner. Sint Adelbertusschool is at 529 metres. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is at 617 metres and PCC Oosterhout at 726 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 8 stops at Alkmaar, Hooftplein, which is 203 metres away, and also at Alkmaar, Spieghelstraat at 293 metres. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, at 1.57 km, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you both local bus and national rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.92, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy, sociable area with young families and plenty of facilities. Another says it feels like city and village in one, though it can be busy at times. A third notes that shops are nearby and you can walk to the train station.
