A 1960s apartment in Alkmaar West
This apartment on Honthorstlaan 18 sits in De Hoef I en II, a residential area in the west of Alkmaar. Built in 1967, it is part of a generation of homes that shaped this part of town. With a last known asking price of €250,000, the price per square metre came to €4,032 based on the BAG registration. That put the asking price 32% below the average asking price of €369,559 for homes in the neighbourhood, so it sat on the low side of the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €4,648. If you were looking at apartments in Alkmaar, this one was priced noticeably below the neighbourhood average. This home has not been online since 15 September 2026.
The home itself
The listing did not include details on the layout, number of rooms, or outdoor space. What is known is that the home dates from 1967 and carries an energy label D. The living area is 62 m² according to the BAG registration. Label D was a middle-of-the-road label, so expect moderate energy costs. The year of construction is a fact of the building's history, nothing more.
De Hoef I en II
De Hoef I en II is home to roughly 3,345 people, and the area has a distinctly urban feel with an address density of 2,484 per square kilometre. Residents of the district of West give their surroundings an average score of 7.55, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood where nobody bothers each other", while another says: "My neighbourhood is very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood." A third resident mentions a cosy flat, though notes the one next door is less safe. The reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific street. For more on the area, have a look at the De Hoef I en II neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Vomar is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets locatie de Hoef is a couple of streets away, as is PCC Fabritius for secondary education. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Bergerhoef, is a ten-minute walk, while Alphega Apotheek de Hoef is just around the corner. Bus line 165 stops at Alkmaar, Geestmolen, a couple of streets away, and Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep locatie Alkmaar, is also within walking distance. All of this sits within the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €258,000, as assessed on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €250,000 sat 3% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €171,000 to €258,000. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with flood risk currently low and heat stress low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via iQ Makelaars Eindhoven.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Honthorstlaan 18, Alkmaar
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price was €250,000, while the WOZ value was €258,000 as of 1 January 2025. That meant the asking price sat 3% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value was the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it had risen by 51% over the past five years, from €171,000 in 2020 to €258,000 in 2025.
What was the price per square metre for this apartment?
Based on the BAG registration, the living area was 62 m², which worked out to €4,032 per square metre at the asking price of €250,000. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €4,648, so this apartment was priced below that average. The living area is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 86 m².
What energy label does this home have?
The home carries energy label D. The home was built in 1967, which is a fact of its history. The listing did not include any details about insulation, heating installations, or glazing, so those were not stated.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on public risk data at address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1967 on clay soil, which is noted in the data. No further details about the foundation were stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is the closest supermarket at 127 metres, and Albert Heijn is at 247 metres. Aldi is a bit further at 676 metres. For a quick stop, there is an AH to go at just over a kilometre, and Jumbo is at 1,254 metres. All of these are within easy reach on foot or by bike.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets locatie de Hoef is the nearest primary school at 188 metres. PCC Fabritius, a secondary school, is at 369 metres. There are also other primary schools within walking distance, including obs De Kennemerpoort at 588 metres and An Nasr at 610 metres. The nearest special education school, Burgemeester de Wildeschool, is at 252 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 165 stops at Alkmaar, Geestmolen, which is 158 metres away, and also at Alkmaar, Winkelcentrum de Hoef at 276 metres and Alkmaar, Van Ostadelaan at 341 metres. Alkmaar train station is 1,130 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The listing did not state any destinations or travel times for these services.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of West give their surroundings an average score of 7.55, based on three reviews. One resident calls it "a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood where nobody bothers each other", while another says it is "very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood". A third resident describes a cosy flat but notes the one next door is less safe. These reviews reflect the wider district, not this specific street.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
De Hoef I en II has about 3,345 residents. Single-person households make up 57% of all households, and the average household size is 1.7 people. Around 20% of households have children. The age spread is fairly even, with 32% aged 25 to 45 and 28% aged 45 to 65. About 65% of homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied.
