Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
This apartment sits on the ground floor of a building from 1982, right in the middle of Alkmaar's historic centre. The setting is described as sheltered, yet you are steps away from the bustle of the city. With a price of €300,000, the asking price is 28% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €417,700. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in price, but this one is on the sharp side.
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 51 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. You have full ownership, and there is a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €171.98. The garden, a 36 m² backyard facing southwest, is accessible via the back entrance.
This is a neighbourhood where the old and new mix, with a high proportion of single-person households and a young population. Residents across the municipality of Alkmaar give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 44 reviews. Some residents are less positive: one says, "Nare buurt. Veel wantrouwen tussen de bewoners. Veel geluidsoverlast dag en nacht." Another notes, "It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess." These are municipal-level opinions, not specific to this street. The neighbourhood itself has a high density of addresses, reflecting its central urban character. For more on the Binnenstad-West neighbourhood, you can see the local data.
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is a couple of streets away, and Murmellius Gymnasium for secondary education is also nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga is a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Alkmaar, Nassaulaan is on your doorstep, with lines 8, 9, 163, and 167. The train station Alkmaar is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alkmaar offers all this and more.
The WOZ value for this property was set at €286,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €182,000 to €286,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, though the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rietveld Makelaars.
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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.
About Kerkstraat 20, Alkmaar
The asking price of €300,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €286,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 57%, from €182,000 in 2020 to €286,000 in 2025.
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the ground floor and has a single floor. The living area is listed as 51 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². The home also has a 36 m² backyard facing southwest, accessible via the back entrance.
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, which contributes to its efficiency. However, the exact energy costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
According to area-level data, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home itself.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. For climate risks, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk is low, and the risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific property.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, just around the corner at about 234 metres. Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 304 metres, and SPAR is about 574 metres away. There are also Aldi and AH to go within a short distance. In total, there are 31 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is a couple of streets away at about 304 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is about 457 metres away. For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium is at 370 metres. There are 68 schools within 5 kilometres.
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Nassaulaan, just around the corner at about 220 metres, with lines 8, 9, 163, and 167. The train station Alkmaar is about 657 metres away, a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
The neighbourhood Binnenstad-West is in the centre of Alkmaar, with a high address density of 4367 per km², making it very strongly urban. The population is relatively young, with 45% between 25 and 45 years old. There are many single-person households (63%). Residents across the municipality give an average score of 7.54, but some reviews mention noise and social issues.
The asking price per m² is €5,882, based on the agent's listed living area of 51 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,300. So this apartment is priced above the neighbourhood average per square metre, but the total price is below the average asking price because the home is smaller.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €412,271 | €350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,572 | – |
| Rent price | €1,765 p/m | €1,765 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one
Auto-translated to English by AIAll shops are nearby, possibility to walk to the train station, nice neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €472,800 | €442,943 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,468 | – |
| Rent price | €1,636 p/m | €1,624 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Nare buurt. Veel wantrouwen tussen de bewoners. Veel geluidsoverlast dag en nacht. Veel straatvuil. Mensen zetten vuil naast de ondergrondse afval containers. De angst regeert. Mensen spreken elkaar niet aan op gedrag. Voortuinen vol tegels. De huizen zijn oud en gehorig.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess, not looking out for each other or taking each other into consideration.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnsafe in the evenings
Auto-translated to English by AIAll facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest. And that the youth don't clean up their mess, so very unhygienic in the neighbourhood. Cleaning up a bit works wonders.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 43 years. Since the completion. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice. I'm from Amsterdam and I'm not used to this. Here it's every man for himself and God for us all.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat, unfortunately the one next to it is less safe. Improvement is that more attention is paid to safety and conditions around the flat next door.
Auto-translated to English by AIDecent, few burglaries. I live in the city so fairly little greenery, but enough within a few minutes' drive
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €511,504 | €480,484 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,824 | – |
| Rent price | €1,612 p/m | €1,619 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
Kerkstraat 20, Alkmaar
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