Burgemeesterskwartier, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Kooimeerlaan 23 sits in a quiet, leafy corner of Alkmaar. With an A+ energy label and a floor area of 68 m², it is both efficient and compact. At €395,000, the asking price is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €698,000, which makes it a keen option compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
Burgemeesterskwartier is a sought-after pocket of Alkmaar where 85% of homes are single-family houses and 95% are owner-occupied. One resident describes it as a "top neighbourhood, one of the few areas where there are still real neighbours. No crime, quiet but still cosy. Just perfect." The area is predominantly families and older residents, with average household sizes above the city norm. For more context, see the neighbourhood Burgemeesterskwartier page.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at AH XL, a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Basisschool De Stek is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Fontein is a ten-minute stroll. The neighbourhood also has a park within a couple of streets away, and a restaurant just around the corner. The municipality Alkmaar offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via LEYGRAEF Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kooimeerlaan 23, Alkmaar
Very good · 2 residents
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About Kooimeerlaan 23, Alkmaar
The asking price of €395,000 is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €698,000, but the apartment is also 54% smaller than the average home in Burgemeesterskwartier (68 m² vs 147 m²). Given the compact size and excellent energy label, the price is in line with what you would expect for a well-maintained two-bedroom apartment in this area.
The apartment has an energy label A+, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint. In the neighbourhood, only 20% of homes have label A or A+, so this is a strong point for this property.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Alkmaar station offers connections to Amsterdam, Haarlem, and other cities.
The closest supermarket is AH XL at 289 metres, just a couple of streets away. Lidl and Albert Heijn are about a ten-minute walk, and Aldi is a bit further at 1.2 km. For daily groceries, you have plenty of options within easy reach.
Primary schools include Basisschool De Stek (509 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Fontein (617 m), both within a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, PCC Oosterhout is about 1.1 km away. The area is well served for families with children.
Residents rate the neighbourhood highly for safety. One review says: "No crime, quiet but still cosy." The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 40, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. It is considered a very safe place to live.
Burgemeesterskwartier has 1,595 residents, with a mix of families (280 households with children) and older residents (315 aged 65+). The average household size is 2.5, and 95% of homes are owner-occupied, giving the area a stable, settled feel.
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