A bright and efficient apartment in Overdie-West
This apartment on Huibert Pootlaan sits in a quiet part of Overdie-West, a residential pocket of Alkmaar built up in the 1960s. With an A energy label, it's one of the more efficient homes in the area. The last known asking price of €290,000 was 30% below the neighbourhood average of €413,643, partly because the floor area (68 m²) was 35% smaller than the local norm of 105 m². Compared with other apartments in Alkmaar, this is a keen entry point into the market. This home has not been online since 21 July 2026.
Overdie-West: a quiet, mixed neighbourhood
Overdie-West is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,155 residents. It's a mix of singles and couples, about half of households are one-person, and a quarter have children. The housing stock is split between terraced houses and flats, and 60% of homes are owner-occupied. The area feels calm and residential, with a park and a library both within a five-minute walk. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the peace and the green spaces. The Overdie-West neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density of 2,313 per km²), yet it's not hectic.
Daily life on Huibert Pootlaan
For your morning bread and groceries, Lidl is just around the corner and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There's also an AH XL a five-minute walk away. Families have several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Fontein, Basisschool De Stek and RKBS De Wegwijzer. Secondary school PCC Oosterhout is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Alkmaar, which means city-centre amenities are a short bike ride away.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via RE/MAX.
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About Huibert Pootlaan 138, Alkmaar
Was €290,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price was 30% below the average asking price in Overdie-West (€413,643), but the apartment was also 35% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 105 m². The price per square metre worked out at around €4,265, which was slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,084 per m². So while the total price was low, you're paying a bit more per square metre than the local norm.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. Only 11% of homes in Overdie-West have label A or better, so this is a strong point.
How far is the train station?
Alkmaar train station is 3 km away, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
What schools are nearby?
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Fontein (209 m), Basisschool De Stek (262 m) and RKBS De Wegwijzer (459 m). For secondary education, PCC Oosterhout is 562 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
What supermarkets are close by?
Lidl is 329 m away, Albert Heijn is 364 m, and AH XL is 538 m. All are within a five- to ten-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient.
How safe is Overdie-West?
The neighbourhood recorded 159 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate figure for an urban area. The area feels quiet and residential, with a park and library nearby.
What is the typical buyer profile in this neighbourhood?
Overdie-West has a mix of singles (about half of households) and couples without children, plus a quarter of households with children. The average household size is 1.9. Most homes were owner-occupied (60%), and the area attracts both first-time buyers and downsizers.
