Akersloot West, Castricum
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on George Bizetstraat sits in a leafy part of Akersloot, with a calm, residential feel. At 69 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an A energy label it's cheap to run. The asking price of €345,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €508,091, making it the cheapest of the 11 homes currently for sale in the area, a keen price for a well-insulated apartment. Compared to other apartments in Castricum, this is a notably affordable option.
Akersloot West is a family-oriented area with a mix of ages: about a quarter of residents are under 15, and a quarter are 65 or older. Most homes are owner-occupied (78%) and the vast majority are single-family houses, so apartments like this one stand out. The neighbourhood is quiet and green, with a park just a couple of streets away. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the peace and the sense of space. One resident says: "It's a lovely, quiet neighbourhood with lots of green." Another notes: "Everything you need is nearby, but it still feels like the countryside." This is the Akersloot West neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, a five-minute walk. For a bigger shop, there's a Dekamarkt and another Albert Heijn a bit further out. Primary schools are close: Kindcentrum De Brug is on your doorstep, and Kindcentrum Rembrandt is a five-minute walk away. Secondary schools are further afield, about 6.7 km, so a bike or bus is needed. The area is part of the municipality of Castricum, which offers a good balance of village life and access to the coast.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via ERA Focus Makelaars Kennemerland B.V.
Details of this home
George Bizetstraat 7, Akersloot
Data from Akersloot West
Data from Akersloot West
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About George Bizetstraat 7, Akersloot
The asking price of €345,000 is 32% below the average asking price in Akersloot West (€508,091) and is the lowest of the 11 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The floor area of 69 m² is smaller than the neighbourhood average of 112 m², which partly explains the lower price. Given the A energy label and the quiet location, the price is keen compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and heating costs are likely to be low. In Akersloot West, about 33% of homes have label A and another 17% have label A+, so this apartment is among the more efficient ones in the neighbourhood.
The nearest train station is 6.7 km away. That's about a 15-minute bike ride or a short bus journey.
There are two primary schools within walking distance: Kindcentrum De Brug is just 225 m away (a couple of streets away) and Kindcentrum Rembrandt is 543 m away (a five-minute walk). For secondary education, the nearest school is 6.7 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
Albert Heijn is just 295 m away, around the corner. For more variety, there's a Dekamarkt at 3 km and another Albert Heijn at 2.7 km. Daily shopping is very convenient.
Currently, 11 homes are for sale in Akersloot West, with prices ranging from €345,000 to €900,000. The average asking price is €508,091 and the median is €489,000. This apartment is the cheapest available.
The neighbourhood recorded 88 total crimes in the latest data. With a population of about 3,400, that's a low crime rate. Residents describe the area as quiet and safe.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Akersloot West