Spoorbuurt, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 2024-built apartment on Helderseweg feels fresh and modern, with an A++ energy label that keeps running costs low. At 56 m² it's compact but efficient, and the price of €375,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €379,000, a keen entry point for a new home. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely, but this one stands out for its recent construction.
Spoorbuurt is a lively, central neighbourhood with a strong urban character, the address density is very high. One resident describes it as "Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local," adding "Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one." The area is popular with singles and couples: average household size is 1.8, and a third of homes are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood Spoorbuurt has a mix of old and new, though three-quarters of homes date from before 1945, making this 2024 apartment a rarity.
For your morning bread, AH to go is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Aldi are a couple of streets away. School runs are easy: obs Bello for Jenaplanonderwijs is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Jules Verne is a bit further. Secondary schools like Vonk Alkmaar and Murmellius Gymnasium are also within walking distance. The municipality Alkmaar offers plenty of green space, a park is just around the corner, and the train station is a five-minute walk, handy for commutes.
At the time of writing the home is listed via ECHT Makelaars & Taxateurs and also appears on Funda, so you can view it through several channels.
Details of this home
Helderseweg 15C5, Alkmaar
Very good · 1 resident
Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one
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About Helderseweg 15C5, Alkmaar
The asking price of €375,000 is just below the neighbourhood median of €379,000 and the average of €394,733. Given that the apartment is brand new (2024) with an A++ label, while most homes in Spoorbuurt are pre-war, the price seems in line with the market. The floor area is 56 m², which is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 78 m², so you're paying for newness and efficiency rather than space.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or similar modern system. Your heating and electricity bills will be low, and the home has a minimal environmental footprint. In Spoorbuurt, only 33% of homes have an A+ label, so this is a standout feature.
The train station is 0.4 km away, about a five-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam, Haarlem, or other cities very convenient. The neighbourhood's high address density (3493 addresses per km²) means you're in the thick of things, with restaurants and a park just 0.3 km away.
Spoorbuurt is a central, urban neighbourhood with a mix of residents. One resident calls it "Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local" and says it "feels like city and village in one." The area has many singles (610 one-person households) and young adults (855 aged 25-45). There are 285 households with children, so it's not exclusively for families. The crime rate is 445 total offences, which is moderate for a city centre.
Yes, several supermarkets are within walking distance. AH to go is 432 m away (just around the corner), Jumbo is 468 m, and Aldi is 570 m. For organic options, Ekoplaza is 711 m. You can easily do daily shopping on foot.
Primary schools within walking distance include obs Bello for Jenaplanonderwijs (439 m) and Openbare Basisschool Jules Verne (567 m). For secondary education, Vonk Alkmaar (600 m) and Murmellius Gymnasium (636 m) are nearby. All are within a ten-minute walk, making school runs straightforward.
At 56 m², this apartment is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 78 m². However, it's a new-build (2024) in an area where 75% of homes were built before 1945, so you're getting modern efficiency and layout in a compact space. The price per m² works out to about €6,696, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,428, reflecting the new construction and A++ label.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spoorbuurt
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