Spoorbuurt, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Helderseweg 5B sits right in the middle of Alkmaar, with the station just around the corner and the city centre a five-minute walk away. Built in 2011 and with an A energy label, it is efficient and contemporary. At €550,000, it is the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in the Spoorbuurt and 39% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €394,733, so it is on the high side compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
The Spoorbuurt is a lively, central part of Alkmaar with a real mix of people. 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'. Based on that single review, the neighbourhood scores an 8.5 out of 10. The area is densely built and very urban, with many single-person households and a relatively young population. For more context, have a look at the Spoorbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Aldi and Ekoplaza are just a couple of streets away. For primary education, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a five-minute walk, and the Murmellius Gymnasium for secondary school is also within walking distance. The train station is just around the corner, making commutes straightforward. The municipality of Alkmaar keeps the area well-served with amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Hopman Woonmakelaars Heiloo.
Details of this home
Helderseweg 5B, Alkmaar
Very good · 1 resident
Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one
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About Helderseweg 5B, Alkmaar
At €550,000, this apartment is the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in the Spoorbuurt. That is 39% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €394,733. The price per square metre works out at roughly €6,962, compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,428. So it is on the high side, but the home is modern (built in 2011) and has an A energy label, which adds value.
The train station is 0.4 km away, which is about a five-minute walk. That makes it very convenient for commuting to other cities.
The Spoorbuurt is a central, urban neighbourhood with a high address density. It has a mix of ages, but skews towards younger adults (25-45). One resident describes it as 'Perfect neighbourhood sometimes busy but always beautiful and local', noting it 'feels like city and village in one'. The neighbourhood scores 8.5 out of 10 based on one review.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo at 235 metres, just around the corner. Aldi is 462 metres away, and there is also an Ekoplaza and an AH to go within a few hundred metres. So daily shopping is very convenient.
There are several schools within walking distance. The nearest primary school is obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs at 365 metres. For secondary education, the Murmellius Gymnasium is 491 metres away, and Vonk Alkmaar is 748 metres away.
The apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. That means heating costs will be relatively low compared to older homes. In the Spoorbuurt, 33.3% of homes have an A+ label, but none have a standard A label, so this home is above average in efficiency.
Currently, there are 15 homes for sale in the Spoorbuurt. The average asking price is €394,733, and the median is €379,000. This apartment is the most expensive one available.
The apartment is on Helderseweg, which is a main road near the station, so it may be busier than a side street. However, the resident review mentions it is 'sometimes busy but always beautiful', so it balances city life with a local feel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spoorbuurt