A quiet spot in Overdie-West
This apartment on the Huibert Pootlaan sits in Overdie-West, a part of Alkmaar where the streets are calm and the setting is open. The home is a portiekflat on the third floor, built in 1964, and it comes with an energy label B. With a last known price of €275,000, the asking price was 28% below the average asking price of €380,667 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it was the cheapest of the 9 homes at the time for sale here. For comparison, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €4,156, and this apartment was listed at €4,104 per m². If you were looking at apartments in Alkmaar, this one stood out for its price. This home has not been online since 22 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 67 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 68 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is fully owned. There was a balcony, and the monthly homeowners' association fee was €127. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area with an open position.
Overdie-West
Overdie-West is a neighbourhood with about 1,215 residents, and it is part of the larger district of Overdie. Residents of the district give their living environment 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 resident notes: "Unsafe in the evenings." A third resident describes it as a "Deprived neighbourhood" and mentions litter and a lack of police presence. These are the views of a few people, and they reflect the district as a whole, not just this street. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with 49% being single-person households and 26% being households with children. For more context, you can look at the Overdie-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily needs, the Lidl is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. The AH XL is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools nearby, including Openbare Basisschool De Fontein and Basisschool De Stek, both within a short walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Noordhof, and the pharmacy is Alphega Apotheek de Eenhoorn, both a couple of streets away. The hospital, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep locatie Alkmaar, is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 9 stops at Alkmaar, Rhijnvis Feithlaan, right on your doorstep, and the train station Alkmaar is about 2.3 km away. The municipality of Alkmaar offers these amenities within easy reach, as you can see on the municipality of Alkmaar page.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €286,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 4% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 60%, from €179,000 to €286,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the area-level data, and the soil type is clay. The climate indications for this area include an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, a low flood risk currently and in 2050, and a medium heat stress level now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including HN Vastgoed & Advies and their listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Huibert Pootlaan 196, Alkmaar
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 was 4% below 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. This meant the asking price was slightly lower than the official valuation, but the actual market price would depend on what buyers were willing to pay.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 67 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 68 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor of a portiekflat building. The property was fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association fee was €127.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The home also has double glazing, which helps with insulation. However, the label does not say anything about the structural condition of the building, which was built in 1964.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil type is clay, and the home was built in 1964, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources like KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 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 figures are based on 2022 and 2023 data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, about 376 metres away, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 411 metres away, also a couple of streets from the home. AH XL is 544 metres away, about a five-minute walk. There are 27 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Fontein, about 247 metres away, which is just around the corner. Basisschool De Stek is 283 metres away, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Wegwijzer is 474 metres away. For secondary education, PCC Oosterhout is 614 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 9 stops at Alkmaar, Rhijnvis Feithlaan, just 66 metres from the home, so it is on your doorstep. There are also stops at Louise Henriettestraat and Amalia van Solmsstraat, both within a short walk. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, about 2.3 km away, which you can reach by bus or bike.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value had increased by 60% between 2020 and 2025, from €179,000 to €286,000. This is a significant rise over five years. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflected the general trend in the area, but it did not guarantee future price movements.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Overdie, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. Some residents mention noise and litter, while others note feeling unsafe in the evenings. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just Overdie-West specifically.
