A bright apartment on the Alkmaar canal
This apartment sits right on the water in the heart of Alkmaar, with open views from the fourth floor. Built in 2012, it is part of the modern development along the Kanaalkade, where the old harbour meets the lively centre. The home is offered for €635,000, which is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, but the asking price is actually 17% below the WOZ value. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Alkmaar sits at €441,212.
A spacious, well-finished interior
Inside, the apartment offers 167 m² of living space according to the agent, spread over four rooms including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The BAG registration lists the living area as 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 facing the southwest, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €337.66. The property is located on the fourth floor and has a volume of 545 m³.
Life in Binnenstad-West
Binnenstad-West is the historic heart of Alkmaar, where the canal rings the old town and the cheese market draws visitors from far and wide. It is a compact, densely built area with 3,020 residents, and a large share of them live alone. Across the municipality of Alkmaar, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.54 based on 44 reviews. One resident says: "Woon er al sinds 2018.. hele nieuwe aanwas aan inwoners. Niet de "oude" spoorbuurt types.. hartstikke gezellige wijk met voldoende faciliteiten." Another is less positive: "Nare buurt. Veel wantrouwen tussen de bewoners. Veel geluidsoverlast dag en nacht." The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them all. The Binnenstad-West neighbourhood has 26 homes currently for sale.
Daily life around the corner
The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with the Ekoplaza just around the corner. For primary education, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a couple of streets away, and the Murmellius Gymnasium is nearby for secondary school. The GP practice Nassaulaan is a five-minute walk, and the Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga is right next door. Bus stops at the Tesselsebrug and Kanaalkade offer lines 2, 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60, and Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alkmaar has a lot to offer in terms of culture and amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €768,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €635,000 is 17% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €493,000 to €768,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered by the agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals in Alkmaar and 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kanaalkade 116, Alkmaar
What is the asking price compared to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €635,000, while the WOZ value is €768,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 17% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value has also risen significantly in recent years, from €493,000 in 2020 to €768,000 in 2025, an increase of 56%.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 167 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 169 m². The home is located on the fourth floor and has a volume of 545 m³.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home was built in 2012 and is described by the agent as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €337.66.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication based on the postcode area, not an inspection of this specific home. The note mentions that 33% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 38 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 37 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home.
Which supermarkets are close to this apartment?
The Jumbo supermarket is just 63 metres away, making it the closest option. The Ekoplaza is at 296 metres, the Aldi at 426 metres, and the SPAR at 490 metres. There are 29 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius, so daily groceries are never far away.
What schools are near the Kanaalkade?
For primary education, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is 435 metres away, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is at 525 metres. For secondary education, the Murmellius Gymnasium is 460 metres from the home. In total, there are 68 schools within a 5-kilometre radius.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Tesselsebrug at 143 metres, served by line 2. The stop Alkmaar, Kanaalkade at 268 metres offers lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60. Alkmaar train station is 513 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the average price per m² in this neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² for this home is €3,802, based on the agent's listed living area of 167 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,483, which is higher. The average living area in the neighbourhood is 85 m², while this apartment is significantly larger.
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €635,000 is 44% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €441,212. The median asking price is €375,000, and prices range from €225,000 to €950,000. This apartment is at the higher end of the market in Binnenstad-West.
