Kapelsteeg 1A
Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
AreaA historic apartment in the heart of Alkmaar
This apartment on Kapelsteeg sits right in the middle of Alkmaar's historic centre, where the streets are always buzzing and the cheese market is just a short stroll away. The home is on the first floor of a building that dates back to 1901, and with an energy label A it is an efficient home for its age. At €479,000, the asking price is in line with the average for apartments in Alkmaar, though the market here is varied.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 83 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent gives 86 m². The volume is 220 m³. The home is located on the first floor.
Life in Binnenstad-Oost
Binnenstad-Oost is the eastern part of the city centre, a dense urban area with over 3,300 residents. It is a very strongly urban neighbourhood, with an address density of over 4,000 addresses per km². Across the municipality of Alkmaar, residents give an average score of 7.54 based on 44 reviews. Some residents describe the area as unpleasant: "Nare buurt. Veel wantrouwen tussen de bewoners. Veel geluidsoverlast dag en nacht." Another says: "It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess." A third resident notes it feels "unsafe in the evenings." The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 48% owner-occupied and 31% single-family homes. For more details, see the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Sint Adelbertusschool, is a five-minute walk. The GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga is nearby. Bus stops at Hooftplein and Kanaalkade are just around the corner, with lines 8 and 4,10,123,129,160,162,350,N50,N60 respectively. Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Alkmaar. At the address level, road traffic noise is above the norm at 53 dB Lden (2022). The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk from rivers is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rogier Makelaardij.
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About Kapelsteeg 1A, Alkmaar
What is the asking price and how does it compare to the market?
The asking price is €479,000. In the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €476,586, and the median is €485,000, so this apartment is priced in line with the local market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,226, while this home is listed at €5,570 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans two floors and has a volume of 220 m³. The living area is given as 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration lists 83 m².
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 expected to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 1901, so the label A is a positive feature for a property of that age.
What is the noise situation in the area?
At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is because the building was constructed before 1970 (in 1901) and 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, placing it in a KCAF attention zone. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific apartment.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
SPAR is just around the corner at 293 metres, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 305 metres. The nearest primary school is Sint Adelbertusschool at 361 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is at 455 metres. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is 585 metres away.
How is public transport in the area?
Bus stops at Hooftplein and Kanaalkade are both around 425 metres away. Hooftplein serves line 8, while Kanaalkade has lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50, and N60. Alkmaar train station is 1.1 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Across the municipality of Alkmaar, residents give an average score of 7.54 out of 44 reviews. Some residents of the municipality describe the area negatively, mentioning distrust, noise, and street dirt. One says it feels unsafe in the evenings. The neighbourhood itself is very urban with a high density.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
The agent does not mention a garden, balcony, or any outdoor space in the listing. The home is an apartment on the first floor, so private outdoor space is not stated.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for taxes, but it is not provided for this property in the information we have.
