Spoorbuurt, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Geesterweg sits right in the middle of Alkmaar, where the city buzz and village charm blend effortlessly. With 112 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The price of €539,000 is on the high side compared to the local average of €394,733, but the extra space and energy label A help explain it. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in size and price.
Spoorbuurt is a lively, central neighbourhood with a strong urban character. One resident describes it as a 'Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local', adding that it 'feels like city and village in one'. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages. Most homes are pre-war, but this apartment was built in 1991, making it a relative newcomer. For more on the area, see the Spoorbuurt neighbourhood.
For your morning coffee, a restaurant is just around the corner. The train station is a five-minute walk away, handy for commutes. Daily shopping is easy with Jumbo on your doorstep and AH to go a couple of streets away. Families have several schools nearby: Murmellius Gymnasium and obs Bello are both just around the corner, and primary school De Kring is a short walk. The municipality of Alkmaar offers a compact, historic centre with all amenities close by. Read more about the municipality of Alkmaar.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Magneet Makelaars.
Details of this home
Geesterweg 1D, Alkmaar
Very good · 1 resident
Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one
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About Geesterweg 1D, Alkmaar
The asking price is 37% above the neighbourhood average of €394,733, but this apartment is also 44% larger than the typical home in Spoorbuurt (112 m² vs 78 m²). It also has an A energy label, which is rare in an area where most homes are pre-war. So while the price is on the high side, the size and efficiency set it apart.
The train station is 400 metres away, about a five-minute walk. That makes it very convenient for commuting or day trips.
Spoorbuurt is a central, urban neighbourhood with a high address density (3,493 per km²). It has a mix of ages and many single-person households. One resident calls it 'perfect' and says it 'feels like city and village in one'. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and parks within walking distance.
Several schools are within walking distance. Murmellius Gymnasium (secondary) is 191 metres away, obs Bello (primary) is 202 metres, and RK Basisschool De Kring (primary) is 332 metres away.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 33% of homes have label A+ or better, and many are pre-war with lower labels. So this apartment will have relatively low heating costs.
The listing does not specify the number of rooms or the layout. The floor area is 112 m², which is spacious for an apartment in this area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spoorbuurt