Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hekelstraat 35A sits right in the lively centre of Alkmaar, where the streets hum with cafés, shops and the famous cheese market. At 60 m² it's a compact home, but with an energy label B it's efficient to run. The asking price of €367,500 is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €463,444, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
Binnenstad-Oost is the historic core of Alkmaar, with narrow streets, canals and a mix of old and new. It's a dense, urban area, over 4,000 addresses per km², so you're never far from a restaurant or a bar. The population is young and diverse, with many singles and couples. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood itself is known for its lively atmosphere and central location. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost has a high proportion of pre-war buildings (65%), which gives it a classic Dutch character.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic groceries. Aldi and Jumbo are a five-minute walk. Families have several primary schools nearby: Sint Adelbertusschool is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is a five-minute walk. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality Alkmaar offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including 123ERAmakelaar and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property.
Details of this home
Hekelstraat 35A, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
30 within 5 km
65 within 5 km
About Hekelstraat 35A, Alkmaar
The asking price is 21% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-Oost (€463,444), but the apartment is also smaller than average (60 m² vs 94 m²). The price per m² works out at about €6,125, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,202 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size and central location.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. In Binnenstad-Oost, 32.5% of homes have label A and 22.5% have label B, so this home is in line with the better-performing properties in the area. You can expect moderate energy bills.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in around 40 minutes and other cities in the region.
SPAR is just 234 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. Ekoplaza (296 m) is great for organic products, and Aldi (561 m) and Jumbo (597 m) are within a five-minute walk for bigger shops.
Binnenstad-Oost has a mix of residents, but only about 17% of households have children, so it's more popular with singles and couples. There are several primary schools within walking distance, like Sint Adelbertusschool (425 m) and De Kennemerpoort (516 m), and a secondary school (PCC Het Lyceum) at 647 m. The area is very urban, so gardens are rare, but parks are close by.
There are currently 36 homes for sale in Binnenstad-Oost, with an average price of €463,444 and an average size of 94 m². Apartments make up a large share of the housing stock, so you'll have some choice, but this one is priced below the average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost
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