A quiet spot in Alkmaar West
This apartment on Honthorstlaan 50 sits in De Hoef I en II, a residential pocket in the west of Alkmaar where life moves at a relaxed pace. The asking price of €295,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €412,750, which puts it on the keen side of the market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,515, and this home is listed at €4,609 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Alkmaar].
The apartment itself
Built in 1967, this three-room apartment has a living area of 64 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 square metres. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs are to be expected. The agent does not specify the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, nor whether there is a garden or balcony, so those details remain open.
De Hoef I en II
Residents of the wider district give their living environment 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 but notes that the one next door is less safe, and hopes more attention goes to safety there. The district has 3,325 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and a notable share of single-person households. For a closer look at the area, see [the De Hoef I en II neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close at hand: Vomar is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Aldi is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets locatie de Hoef is just around the corner, and PCC Fabritius for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Bergerhoef, a ten-minute walk, and 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 municipality of Alkmaar offers a range of amenities and services, as described on [the municipality of Alkmaar] page.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1967 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while current flood risk is low, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Magneet Makelaars.
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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 50, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €295,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €412,750. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,515, while this home is listed at €4,609 per square metre. The neighbourhood has 24 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €220,000 to €825,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with a living area of 64 square metres. The BAG registration records 62 square metres.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property, so it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation or to see how the value has developed over the past five years. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not part of this listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built in 1967 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is about 133 metres away, Albert Heijn about 254 metres, and Aldi about 679 metres. There are also an AH to go at 1,038 metres and a Jumbo at 1,248 metres. Within a 5-kilometre radius, there are 32 supermarkets in total.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets locatie de Hoef is about 194 metres away, and PCC Fabritius for secondary education is about 365 metres away. There is also a special education school, Burgemeester de Wildeschool, at 258 metres. In total, 70 schools are within a 5-kilometre radius.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 165 stops at Alkmaar, Geestmolen, about 157 metres away, and also at Alkmaar, Winkelcentrum de Hoef, about 281 metres away. Alkmaar train station is about 1,124 metres from the home, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment 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 "my neighbourhood is very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood". A third resident mentions a cosy flat but notes safety concerns about the flat next door.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, or any outdoor space such as a garden or balcony. As a result, the layout of the home is not fully known.
