A bright and efficient apartment in Alkmaar's Spoorbuurt
This apartment on Gashouderstraat sits in a lively part of Alkmaar where the city buzz meets a village feel. With an A+ energy label, it's one of the most efficient homes around, so your heating bills should stay pleasantly low. The last known asking price of €361,500 was keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €419,111, making it a sensible entry point for apartments in Alkmaar. This home has not been online since 24 July 2026.
The Spoorbuurt neighbourhood
One resident describes it as a "Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local," adding "Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one." That sums up the Spoorbuurt well: it's a compact, urban area with a strong sense of community. Most homes here were built before 1945, giving the streets a classic character. The mix of singles and families keeps it lively, and with the train station just a couple of streets away, you're well connected. This is the Spoorbuurt neighbourhood in a nutshell.
Life on the street
Your daily routine is sorted: Jumbo is just around the corner for groceries, and there's an AH to go and Aldi within a five-minute walk. For school runs, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a couple of streets away, and Murmellius Gymnasium is a five-minute walk for secondary education. The park is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner, so evenings out are easy. All this falls within the municipality of Alkmaar, which keeps the centre close.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was listed via Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals - Alkmaar and also appeared on Funda, so you had a couple of channels to explore.
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About Gashouderstraat 8A8, Alkmaar
Was €361,500 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €361,500 was below the neighbourhood average of €419,111 and the median of €390,000, so it was on the keen side. The average price per m² in the Spoorbuurt was €5,328, and this home had 63 m², which worked out to about €5,738 per m². That's slightly above the neighbourhood average, but the A+ energy label and central location help explain the premium.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient category. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.4 km away, which is about a five-minute walk. That makes commuting easy, whether you're heading to Amsterdam, Haarlem, or elsewhere.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Spoorbuurt is a lively, urban neighbourhood with a village feel. One resident calls it "Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local." It has a mix of singles and families, and most homes are pre-war, giving it character. The urbanity level is very strong, with plenty of amenities nearby.
Are there good schools nearby?
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is 391 m away, and Murmellius Gymnasium is 558 m away. There's also Openbare Basisschool Jules Verne and Vonk Alkmaar for secondary education, all within a ten-minute walk.
What supermarkets are close by?
Jumbo is 346 m away, just around the corner. AH to go is 450 m, Aldi is 497 m, and Ekoplaza is 592 m. So you have plenty of options for daily groceries within a short walk.
