Overstad, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 2024-built apartment in Overstad, Alkmaar, is finished to a high standard with an A++ energy label. At €721,500, the asking price is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €516,247, which puts it on the high side, but you are paying for a new-build home in a sought-after part of town. For context, the average price per m² in Overstad is €5,761, and this home matches the typical floor area of 93 m². Compare with other apartments in Alkmaar.
Overstad is a small, dense neighbourhood with 890 residents and a very high urban density (3,726 addresses per km²). It is a mix of ages, with a notable share of over-65s (30%) and 25-45 year-olds (30%). One resident describes it as a "Nice city apartment" location: "All shops are nearby, possibility to walk to the train station, nice neighbours." The neighbourhood has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (82%) and a large share of post-2010 buildings (67%). For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Overstad.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Aldi or SPAR. For a bigger shop, Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. Families have several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Sint Adelbertusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Zes Wielen. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park or public garden is just a couple of streets away. The municipality Alkmaar offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via LEYGGRAAF Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kwakelkade 6D, Alkmaar
Very good · 1 resident
All shops are nearby, possibility to walk to the train station, nice neighbours
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Data from Overstad
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About Kwakelkade 6D, Alkmaar
The asking price is 40% above the average asking price in Overstad (€516,247) and well above the median (€467,475). However, this is a brand-new apartment (2024) with an A++ energy label, while many homes in the neighbourhood are older. The average price per m² in the area is €5,761, and this home's price per m² works out to about €7,758, a premium for new build.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In Overstad, 88% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this is in line with the neighbourhood's modern housing stock.
Overstad is very compact and urban, with a high density of addresses. Residents appreciate that shops, the train station, and amenities are all within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with many over-65s and young adults. One resident says: 'All shops are nearby, possibility to walk to the train station, nice neighbours.'
The nearest supermarket is Aldi at 124 m, followed by SPAR at 229 m and Ekoplaza at 393 m. For schools, the closest is Vonk Alkmaar (secondary) at 778 m, and primary schools like Sint Adelbertusschool (871 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Zes Wielen (888 m) are within a ten-minute walk.
The train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to other cities.
This is an apartment (flat) with a floor area of 93 m². It was built in 2024, so it is brand new.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Overstad
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