Kanaalkade 116
Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
AreaA bright apartment on the water
This fourth-floor apartment on Kanaalkade sits right on the water in the heart of Alkmaar, with open views and a sunny southwest-facing terrace garden. Built in 2012, it is a modern home in a historic setting, and the energy label A points to an efficient property. The asking price of €635,000 is 17% below the WOZ value of €768,000, which is notable. Compared with other [apartments in Alkmaar], this one is priced on the high side, at €3,802 per square metre based on the agent's listing.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 167 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler, and it comes with full ownership. There is a sunny terrace garden facing southwest, which belongs to the homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €337.66.
Life in Binnenstad-West
Binnenstad-West is a compact urban neighbourhood with a strong mix of ages, where 45% of residents are between 25 and 45. It is a very strongly urban area, with a high address density. Residents across the municipality of Alkmaar give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 44 reviews. Some residents are critical: one says the area feels unpleasant, with distrust between neighbours and noise day and night, while another describes it as every man for himself. These are municipal-level views, not specific to this street. The neighbourhood has 26 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €441,212.
Amenities and transport
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner. For primary education, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a couple of streets away, and Murmellius Gymnasium for secondary education is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, and the Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stops at Tesselsebrug and Kanaalkade are within a couple of streets, served by lines 2 and 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60. Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep hospital is also within walking distance. All of this sits within [the municipality of Alkmaar].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €768,000, and the asking price is 17% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €493,000 to €768,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise load is 65 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. 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 via multiple channels, including Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals - Alkmaar.
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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 Kanaalkade 116, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €635,000 is 17% below the WOZ value of €768,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €493,000 to €768,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 167 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 169 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler.
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 agent also states that the home is fully insulated, which supports the efficient label.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €337.66. This covers the shared costs of the building, including the terrace garden that faces southwest. The garden is part of the association's property, and the contribution is paid monthly.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise load at this address is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this postcode area is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data notes that 33% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970, but this apartment itself was built in 2012.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs at heavy rain, is rated medium. Heat stress is also rated medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 63 metres away, on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is around the corner at 296 metres, and Aldi is a couple of streets away at 426 metres. There are 29 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a couple of streets away at 435 metres, and Murmellius Gymnasium for secondary education is at 460 metres. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is at 525 metres. There are 68 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Tesselsebrug and Kanaalkade are within a couple of streets, served by lines 2 and 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60. Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk at 513 metres. The nearest bus stop, Alkmaar, Tesselsebrug, is 143 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Alkmaar give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 44 reviews. Some residents are critical: one describes the area as unpleasant, with distrust between neighbours and noise day and night, while another says it is every man for himself. These are municipal-level views, not specific to this street.
How does this apartment compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €635,000 is 44% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €441,212. The living area of 167 m² is 96% larger than the neighbourhood average of 85 m². The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,483, while this home is listed at €3,802 per square metre.
