Centrum, Heemskerk
NeighbourhoodThis 94 m² apartment on Gerrit van Assendelftstraat sits right in the centre of Heemskerk, with the lively market square and shops just a stroll away. Built in 1997 and with energy label B, it's a well-maintained home that feels modern and efficient. At €625,000, the price is slightly above the neighbourhood median of €530,000 but in line with the average per m² of €5,744, a fair reflection of its size and central location. For context, apartments in Heemskerk typically sell within a month.
The neighbourhood Centrum is a dense, lively area with 1,615 residents and a very high address density (2,848 per km²). It's a mix of ages, but notably 45% are 65 or older, giving the neighbourhood a calm, settled feel. Most homes are apartments (91%), and over 70% have an A or B energy label. One resident describes it as "a friendly village centre where everyone knows each other." Another says: "You can walk to everything, the bakery, the butcher, the library." It's a place where daily life unfolds on foot.
For groceries, Aldi is literally on your doorstep, and Vomar is just around the corner. The Anne Frankschool is a five-minute walk away, and Kindcentrum het Rinket is a couple of streets further. The municipality Heemskerk offers a good range of local amenities, with a GP and a restaurant both within a few minutes' walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to reach Haarlem or Amsterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Teer Makelaars Heemskerk B.V. and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Gerrit van Assendelftstraat 34D, Heemskerk
Data from Centrum
Data from Centrum
29 within 5 km
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About Gerrit van Assendelftstraat 34D, Heemskerk
The asking price of €625,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €530,000, but the average price per m² in Centrum is €5,744. With 94 m², that would give an average of about €540,000. However, this apartment is larger than the average sold home (110 m²) and has a central location, so the price is on the high side but not unreasonable for a well-maintained, energy-efficient home in the heart of Heemskerk.
Centrum is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a very high density of addresses. It has a large proportion of older residents (45% are 65+), giving it a quiet, settled atmosphere. Most homes are apartments, and the area scores well on energy labels. Residents appreciate the walkability and the village feel, with shops, restaurants and a library all within a few minutes' walk.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride. From there you can reach Haarlem in about 15 minutes and Amsterdam in around 30 minutes.
Aldi is just 13 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Vomar is 295 metres (a couple of streets away), and Dekamarkt, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are all within a five- to ten-minute walk. You'll never be far from a grocery shop.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. The Anne Frankschool is 368 metres away (about a five-minute walk), and Kindcentrum het Rinket is 584 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
The apartment has energy label B, which is very efficient. It means the home is well-insulated and has relatively low energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 36.4% of homes have label A and another 36.4% have label B, so this home is in line with the local standard.
Sold homes in Centrum took an average of 31 days to sell, which is fairly quick. This suggests that well-priced homes in good condition don't linger long.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Centrum
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