A calm start in Overdie-West
This apartment on Huibert Pootlaan 178 sits in Overdie-West, a residential pocket of Alkmaar where the streets are quiet and the pace is unhurried. The home itself is a 1964 build with an A energy label, which is an efficient label, so expect modest energy costs. The asking price is €285,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Alkmaar sits higher, making this a notable entry point.
The home itself
Inside, the apartment spans one floor with four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². There is a balcony, and the home comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €135. The setting is described as within a residential area with an open position.
Overdie-West through local eyes
Residents of the district of Overdie, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "Nare buurt. Veel wantrouwen tussen de bewoners. Veel geluidsoverlast dag en nacht. Veel straatvuil." Another notes: "Unsafe in the evenings." These are district-level impressions, not specific to this street. The neighbourhood itself counts 1,215 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For a fuller picture of the Overdie-West neighbourhood, the data shows a typical residential profile.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, Lidl is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and AH XL a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close: Openbare Basisschool De Fontein is on your doorstep, and Basisschool De Stek is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Noordhof, is a couple of streets away, with Alphega Apotheek de Eenhoorn nearby. Bus line 9 stops at Alkmaar, Rhijnvis Feithlaan, on your doorstep, and the train station Alkmaar is about 2.3 km away. The wider municipality of Alkmaar offers further amenities within reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €286,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €179,000 to €286,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the 1964 build on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Broekman Makelaars Heerhugowaard and Broekman Makelaars-De Mare on Funda.
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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.
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About Huibert Pootlaan 178, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €285,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €286,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 60%, from €179,000 in 2020 to €286,000 in 2025. This comparison is factual and does not imply whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 70 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². There is a balcony, and the home is in full ownership. The monthly HOA fee is €135.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing, according to the agent. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1964 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. The data comes from public sources such as KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving.
How noisy is the area around this home?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 63 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are within walking distance?
Lidl is about 353 m away, Albert Heijn about 387 m, and AH XL about 541 m. These are all within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient. There are also other supermarkets within 5 km, including SPAR and Ekoplaza, but the nearest three are the most accessible.
Which schools are near this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Fontein is about 227 m away, and Basisschool De Stek is about 271 m away, both primary schools. For secondary education, PCC Oosterhout is about 588 m away. There are also special education options nearby, such as De Alk at 250 m. The distances are measured from the property.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Rhijnvis Feithlaan, about 86 m away, served by bus line 9. Another stop, Alkmaar, Louise Henriettestraat, is about 119 m away, also on line 9. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, about 2.3 km from the property. No travel times or destinations are specified.
How do residents rate the district of Overdie?
Residents of the district of Overdie, which includes this neighbourhood, give an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. One resident mentions distrust among residents and noise nuisance, while another says it feels unsafe in the evenings. These are district-level impressions, not specific to this street or home.
What is the average asking price in this neighbourhood?
In Overdie-West, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €400,111, with a median of €359,000. The asking price for this apartment is €285,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,131, while this home is listed at €4,071 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
