Gashouderstraat 8B5
Spoorbuurt, Alkmaar
AreaA rental apartment in the Spoorbuurt
This rental home on Gashouderstraat sits in the Spoorbuurt, a lively corner of Alkmaar where the city centre meets a proper neighbourhood feel. The listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,200 a month, the rent sits 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,654, which makes it keenly priced for the area. For context, apartments in Alkmaar typically command higher rents.
The Spoorbuurt neighbourhood
One resident describes it as a "gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen", a cosy, working-class neighbourhood with young families, noting a "whole new influx of residents" since 2018. Another calls it a "perfect neighbourhood, sometimes busy but always beautiful and local," adding that it feels like "city and village in one." Based on one review, the neighbourhood scores 8.5 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages, giving it a busy, urban energy. The Spoorbuurt neighbourhood is one of Alkmaar's more compact districts.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, with AH to go and Aldi a couple of streets away. For schools, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a five-minute walk, and Murmellius Gymnasium is also within easy reach. The train station is a five-minute walk, and a park or garden is just around the corner for a breather. The municipality of Alkmaar keeps the wider area well connected, with restaurants and a library close by.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Real Estate LW23, who have not published the energy label in their listing.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Gashouderstraat 8B5, Alkmaar
Is €1,200 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is 27% below the neighbourhood average of €1,654, which puts it on the low side for the Spoorbuurt. With a floor area of 53 m², the price per square metre comes to about €22.64, compared with the neighbourhood average of €31.74. That makes it a keenly priced option in the current market.
What is the energy label for this home?
The agent has not published this detail, so it is not possible to say how efficient the home is. The year of construction is 1930, but the listing gives no information about the energy performance.
How far is the train station from this apartment?
The train station is 0.4 km away, which is about a five-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting or day trips without needing to rely on a car or bus.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Spoorbuurt scores 8.5 out of 10 from one review. Residents describe it as a cosy, working-class neighbourhood with young families and a new influx of residents since 2018. One calls it "perfect, sometimes busy but always beautiful and local," feeling like "city and village in one." It is densely populated with many single-person households.
What amenities are nearby?
Jumbo is 323 m away, with AH to go at 442 m and Aldi at 499 m for groceries. For schools, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is 371 m away and Murmellius Gymnasium is 534 m. A park or garden is 0.3 km away, and a restaurant is also 0.3 km from the home.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
Real Estate LW23 has published only the street and price on their site. No further property details are provided by the agent.
