A modern apartment on Geert Groteplein
This apartment sits on Geert Groteplein in Oosterhout, a neighbourhood in Alkmaar. Built in 2012, it is a relatively recent addition to the area, and with an energy label A it is an efficient home to run. The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side, which is precomputed against the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Alkmaar sits well below this figure.
Inside the home
Spread over a single floor on the first floor, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 84 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €130.06.
Life in Oosterhout
Oosterhout is a compact neighbourhood with around 945 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. One resident describes it as a "nare buurt" with distrust between neighbours and noise nuisance day and night, while another simply says it is "just okay" but feels unsafe in the evenings. A third calls it a "deprived neighbourhood" with rubbish dumped on the streets. These are the views of a few individuals, and they paint a mixed picture of the Oosterhout neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with the Lidl just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Noordhof is also on your doorstep, and the Alphega Apotheek de Eenhoorn is just around the corner. For secondary education, PCC Oosterhout is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Asselijnstraat are a five-minute walk, served by lines 8, 9 and 163. The train station in Alkmaar is about two kilometres away, and the Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €411,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price lies 22% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €264,000 to €411,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including LEYGRAAF Makelaars and Funda. The listing has been active since 16 September 2026.
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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 Geert Groteplein 32, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €500,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average asking price of €332,909. That is a difference of 50% above the average. The price per square metre is also above the neighbourhood average, at €5,952 per m² based on the agent's listed area of 84 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the first floor and has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor, with a living area of 84 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The home also has a balcony and a volume of 278 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €411,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €500,000 lies 22% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 56%, from €264,000 in 2020 to €411,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 67 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 27 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 38 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public risk data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific home. The current flood risk is also low, while pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Albert Heijn is about 136 metres away, essentially on your doorstep, and the Lidl is about 165 metres away, just around the corner. An AH XL is about 770 metres away, and a SPAR is about 845 metres away. In total, there are 28 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are near this home?
PCC Oosterhout, a secondary school, is about 98 metres away. There are also several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Fontein at 414 metres, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Wegwijzer at 479 metres, and Basisschool De Stek at 517 metres. A special education school, De Alk, is at 368 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Willem de Zwijgerlaan, about 202 metres away, served by lines 8, 9 and 163. The stop at Asselijnstraat is about 287 metres away with lines 8 and 163. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, about 2 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the area as unpleasant, with distrust between neighbours and noise nuisance day and night. Another says it is "just okay" but feels unsafe in the evenings. A third calls it a deprived neighbourhood with rubbish dumped on the streets.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is described as fully insulated and heated by district heating. The energy label is a rating of the home's energy performance, and with label A you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels.
