Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 64 m² apartment on the Kanaalkade sits right in the heart of Alkmaar, with the canals and historic streets just outside your door. Built in 1925 and carrying an A energy label, it combines old-world character with modern efficiency. At €300,000, the asking price is 24% below the neighbourhood average of €394,318, a keen price for a home in this sought-after part of town. For context, apartments in Alkmaar typically sell for around €5,490 per m².
The neighbourhood Binnenstad-West is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 4,300 addresses per km². It's a place of singles and young professionals, more than half of households are one-person, and the average household size is just 1.5. Families with children make up a small share, so the vibe is more about city living than suburban quiet. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a vibrant, central area where life happens on the street.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Jumbo is a five-minute walk. Schools are within easy reach: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort and Sint Adelbertusschool are both a ten-minute walk, and Murmellius Gymnasium is similarly close. The municipality Alkmaar keeps the city centre well served, so you'll find restaurants, a library and a park all within a few minutes' walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Makelaarsland.
Details of this home
Kanaalkade 20B, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
29 within 5 km
69 within 5 km
About Kanaalkade 20B, Alkmaar
The asking price of €300,000 is 24% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-West (€394,318) and also below the median of €350,000. Given the 64 m² floor area and A energy label, this is a keen price, especially compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,490 per m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €409,703, so this listing is priced to attract attention.
Binnenstad-West is a very strongly urban area (the highest density category) with over 4,300 addresses per km². It's popular with singles and young adults, 42% of residents are between 25 and 45. The streets are lively, with restaurants, a library and a park all within a few minutes' walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, making it easy to reach other cities.
The apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, about 31% of homes have label A, and only 6% have A+ or better. With a 1925 building, the label suggests that significant improvements have been made, likely good insulation and modern heating. You can expect relatively low energy costs.
The train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very central, so bus stops are also within walking distance. The high address density (4,367 per km²) means you're well connected for getting around Alkmaar and beyond.
Yes, daily shopping is easy: SPAR is 160 m away, Ekoplaza 191 m, Aldi 250 m, and Jumbo 375 m. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort and Sint Adelbertusschool are both about 700 m away, and Murmellius Gymnasium is 771 m. A child daycare is also within 500 m.
Currently, there are 33 homes for sale in Binnenstad-West, with prices ranging from €245,000 to €899,000. The average floor area is 76 m², so this 64 m² apartment is slightly smaller than average but priced well below the average per m². In the past year, 111 homes were sold in the neighbourhood, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West
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