Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Hofstraat sits right in the lively centre, with the Grote Kerk and the cheese market just a short stroll away. Built in 1989, it has a practical 63 m² floor plan and an energy label B, so heating costs are manageable. At €369,000, the asking price is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €463,444, a keen price for a home in this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Alkmaar typically sell for around €5,202 per m².
This is the historic core of Alkmaar, a dense urban neighbourhood with over 4,000 addresses per km². It's a mix of young professionals and older residents, nearly half of households are single-person. The streets are lively, with restaurants and cafes just around the corner. One resident says: "I love being able to walk everywhere, the market, the shops, the station." Another notes: "It can be busy with tourists, but that's part of the charm." The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost has a strong community feel despite the city-centre buzz.
For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. Jumbo and Aldi are within a five-minute walk. Families have two primary schools nearby: Sint Adelbertusschool is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is just around the corner. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar offers excellent amenities, with the train station a ten-minute walk and the park just around the corner.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via HAL Makelaardij and also appears on Huispedia. The agent has provided full details including floor area, year of construction and energy label.
Details of this home
Hofstraat 19A, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
31 within 5 km
66 within 5 km
About Hofstraat 19A, Alkmaar
The asking price is 20% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-Oost (€463,444) and also below the median of €434,750. However, the apartment is smaller than average (63 m² vs 94 m²). Given the central location and energy label B, the price is keen compared to other listings in the neighbourhood.
Binnenstad-Oost is very walkable. You have Ekoplaza and SPAR supermarkets within a few minutes' walk, and several primary schools nearby. The city centre with its restaurants, cafes and shops is on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and there's a park just around the corner.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 32.5% of homes have label A and 22.5% have label B, so this home is above average in energy performance. You can expect moderate energy costs.
There are currently 36 apartments for sale in Binnenstad-Oost, with prices ranging from €235,000 to €895,000. The average price per m² is €5,202. This apartment is priced below that average, making it a relatively affordable option in the centre.
With 63 m² and one bedroom (based on typical layout for this size), it's ideal for a single person or a couple. The neighbourhood has many single-person households (about 54% of households), so it fits the local demographic well.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes. The station area also has bus connections.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost
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