Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Koningsstraat 23 sits right in the lively centre of Alkmaar, where the streets buzz with cafés, shops and the famous cheese market. With 73 m² of living space and an energy label B, it's a compact but efficient home. The price of €275,000 is notably keen, 30% below the average asking price of €394,318 for apartments in Alkmaar.
The neighbourhood is Binnenstad-West, the historic core of Alkmaar. It's densely built and very urban, with over 4,300 addresses per km². Most homes are pre-war (68%), and the area is popular with singles and young professionals, over 40% of residents are between 25 and 45. One resident says: "It's a vibrant area with everything you need on your doorstep." Another notes: "The mix of old buildings and modern shops gives it a unique character." These two reviews give a flavour of what it's like to live in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West.
Your daily routine is easy here. For groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, SPAR is a couple of streets away, and Aldi is a five-minute walk. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort and Sint Adelbertusschool are both a ten-minute walk, while Murmellius Gymnasium is similarly close for secondary education. The municipality Alkmaar keeps the centre well-maintained, and the nearby park is just a couple of streets away for a quick escape from the bustle.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Pinedo Makelaardij, Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
Details of this home
Koningsstraat 23, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
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About Koningsstraat 23, Alkmaar
The asking price of €275,000 is 30% below the neighbourhood average of €394,318 for apartments in Binnenstad-West. Given the 73 m² floor area and energy label B, this is a keen price, especially for a home in the centre of Alkmaar. The median price in the area is €350,000, so this listing sits well below that.
The energy label is B, which is efficient for a home built in 1905. You can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, only 8.3% of homes have label B, while 30.6% have label A and 38.9% have D or lower, so this is a good middle ground.
Alkmaar train station is about a ten-minute walk from Koningsstraat 23. That makes it easy to reach Amsterdam, Haarlem or other cities without needing a car.
You have several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: Ekoplaza at 139 m, SPAR at 163 m, and Aldi at 305 m. For daily shopping, the city centre offers a wide range of boutiques, bakeries and markets. A restaurant is just around the corner at 0.1 km, and a library is a five-minute walk away.
Binnenstad-West has a mix of residents, but it's predominantly singles and couples, only 235 households have children out of 1,765 total. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort and Sint Adelbertusschool. The area is very urban, so gardens are rare, but the nearby park offers green space.
Currently, there are 33 apartments for sale in Binnenstad-West, with prices ranging from €245,000 to €899,000. The average price per m² is €5,490, so this apartment at €3,767 per m² is well below the norm.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West