Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on the Kanaalkade sits right in the historic heart of Alkmaar, with the canals and the city bustle just outside your door. At 55 m² it's compact but efficient, and with an energy label B it's reasonably efficient too. The asking price of €325,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €463,444, partly because the home is smaller than the typical 94 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in size and price.
Binnenstad-Oost is the lively eastern part of the city centre, with a dense mix of shops, cafés and historic buildings. It's a very urban area, the address density is among the highest in the country. The population is diverse: lots of singles and young professionals, with a fair share of families too. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood as a whole is known for its vibrant atmosphere. You can read more about the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost.
For daily groceries, the SPAR is just around the corner, and an Aldi and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including the Sint Adelbertusschool and the Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort. The Murmellius Gymnasium is also close by for secondary education. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city's restaurants and cafés are literally on your doorstep. For more on the area, see the municipality Alkmaar.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Broekman Makelaars Alkmaar-Zuid.
Details of this home
Kanaalkade 10B, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
29 within 5 km
69 within 5 km
About Kanaalkade 10B, Alkmaar
The asking price of €325,000 is about 30% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-Oost (€463,444). However, this apartment is also smaller than average (55 m² vs 94 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €5,909, which is a bit above the neighbourhood average of €5,202 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The apartment has energy label B, which is good, it means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 33% of homes have label A and 23% have label B, so this one is above average. You can expect moderate energy bills, though the exact amount depends on usage.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. The station offers direct connections to Amsterdam, Haarlem and other cities.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR just 56 metres away, ideal for quick shops. An Aldi and Ekoplaza are about 300 metres away, and a Jumbo is 537 metres. So you have plenty of options within a few minutes' walk.
Binnenstad-Oost is a city centre area, so it's busier and has more reported incidents than suburban areas. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 352, but this covers a range of offences. As with any city centre, it's worth being aware of your surroundings, but many residents enjoy the lively atmosphere.
This is an apartment built in 1927, so it has classic pre-war character. In the neighbourhood, 65% of homes were built before 1945, so this fits the typical profile. The building likely has thick walls and high ceilings, common for that era.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost
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