Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1925 apartment on Geest sits right in the heart of Alkmaar's historic centre. With 73 m² and a D energy label, it's a characterful home that needs some attention on energy. The asking price of €350,000 is exactly the median for the neighbourhood, so it's in line with the market. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €5,490, and this home works out at €4,795 per m², a bit more affordable than the norm. If you're looking at apartments in Alkmaar, this one offers a fair entry point.
The neighbourhood is Binnenstad-West, a very densely populated area with over 4,300 addresses per km². It's a place of singles and young adults, two-thirds of households are one-person, and the largest age group is 25 to 45. Families with children are few, so the vibe is more city-living than suburban. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the area is known for its historic charm and central location. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-West is a classic Dutch inner-city neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic bits. School runs are easy: Murmellius Gymnasium and RK Basisschool De Kring are both a couple of streets away, and obs Bello is a five-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar keeps the centre well-served, with a park or garden just around the corner and a restaurant on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Broekman Makelaars Alkmaar-Zuid.
Details of this home
Geest 18, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
33 within 5 km
68 within 5 km
About Geest 18, Alkmaar
The asking price of €350,000 matches the median sale price in Binnenstad-West exactly. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,490, while this home works out at €4,795 per m², slightly below average. Given the 73 m² size and central location, the price is in line with the local market.
The energy label is D, which is average for a home of this age. In the neighbourhood, about 39% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical. A D label means moderate energy efficiency, you can expect reasonable heating costs, but improvements like better insulation could bring it up.
Alkmaar train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam or other cities without a car.
Binnenstad-West is very urban with a high density of addresses. Over 40% of residents are aged 25 to 45, and two-thirds of households are single-person. It's a lively, central area with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, ideal for those who enjoy city life.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Murmellius Gymnasium (secondary) and RK Basisschool De Kring (primary) are both about 200 m away, and obs Bello is 350 m. For younger children, a childcare centre is 500 m away.
Currently, 33 apartments are listed for sale in Binnenstad-West. The average time on market for sold homes is 43 days, which suggests a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West
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