Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 98 m² apartment on Hofstraat sits in the lively Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood, right in the historic centre. With an energy label A, it's both charming and efficient. The asking price of €495,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the size and central location. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in price and size.
Binnenstad-Oost is the eastern part of the old centre, packed with restaurants, shops and canals. It's a dense, urban area with a young population, many singles and couples under 45. The streets are lively, and you'll find a mix of historic buildings and modern apartments. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its vibrant atmosphere. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost has a high density of addresses, so you're never far from amenities.
For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. Jumbo and Aldi are a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Sint Adelbertusschool is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is a five-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar offers a compact city centre where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Asset Plus B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
Hofstraat 7B, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
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About Hofstraat 7B, Alkmaar
The asking price of €495,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €463,444 and the median of €434,750. However, this apartment is larger than average (98 m² vs 94 m²) and has an excellent energy label A. Similar homes in Binnenstad-Oost have sold for an average of €469,295, so the price is on the high side but reflects the size and efficiency.
Binnenstad-Oost is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular with young adults and couples, with many one-person households. The streets are lively, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The historic centre is right on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
This apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 32.5% of homes have label A, and only 7.5% have A+. So this home is among the more efficient ones, meaning lower energy costs to expect.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: 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 about a ten-minute walk. All are within easy reach.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes.
Yes, Ekoplaza is just around the corner (275 m), and SPAR is a couple of streets away (335 m). Jumbo and Aldi are about a five-minute walk. So daily groceries are very convenient.
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