Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Koningsweg 72B sits in the lively centre of Alkmaar, where the streets are filled with cafés and shops. With 51 m² of living space, it is compact but efficient. The home was built in 1930 and has an energy label G, so heating costs will be significant. At €249,500, the asking price is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €394,318, which makes it a keen entry point into the market compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
Binnenstad-West is the historic core of Alkmaar, with a very high address density of 4,367 addresses per km², you are right in the thick of it. The area is popular with young adults and singles: 45% of residents are between 25 and 45, and 63% of households are single-person. Families with children make up only 12% of households. The neighbourhood has a mix of old and new, with 68% of homes built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures paint a picture of a vibrant, urban environment. For more context, see the Binnenstad-West neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is equally close. Aldi and SPAR are a couple of streets away. For school runs, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a five-minute walk, and Murmellius Gymnasium is similarly close. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. A park or public garden is on your doorstep. All of this falls within the municipality of Alkmaar.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals - Alkmaar.
Details of this home
Koningsweg 72B, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
29 within 5 km
68 within 5 km
About Koningsweg 72B, Alkmaar
The asking price of €249,500 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €394,318, which makes it a keen price. However, the apartment is smaller than average (51 m² vs 76 m²) and has an energy label G, which means higher energy costs. The median price in Binnenstad-West is €350,000, so this is at the lower end of the market.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. In the neighbourhood, 38.9% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is not uncommon for older properties in the area.
The train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
Binnenstad-West is the historic centre of Alkmaar, very urban with a high density of addresses. It is popular with young adults and singles, with many cafés and shops. The area has a mix of pre-war buildings and some newer developments.
Yes, Jumbo and Ekoplaza are both within 200 metres, just around the corner. Aldi and SPAR are within a five-minute walk, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Primary schools like obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort are within a five- to ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium is also about 575 metres away.
At 51 m², this apartment is 33% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 76 m². It is a compact living space, typical for a historic centre where homes are often smaller.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West