A bright apartment in Albert's Hoeve
This apartment on Laan van Albert's Hoeve sits in the Albert's Hoeve neighbourhood of Castricum, a residential area where the streets are quiet and the dunes are never far away. Built in 1996, the home is on the second floor and offers a free view over the surrounding rooftops. With an asking price of €369,000, it is the cheapest of the 12 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and the price sits 37% below the average asking price of €586,250 there. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Castricum.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 65 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 206 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €140. The property is described as being in a residential area with a free view.
Life in Albert's Hoeve
Residents of the wider municipality of Castricum give their living environment an average score of 8.0, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as "wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy," adding that "everyone knows each other." Another praises the "beautiful nature" and the many playgrounds, noting that both the forests and the beach are within ten minutes. The same resident mentions the excellent public transport connections and the wide choice of schools, including three secondary schools. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,800 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at the area, see the Albert's Hoeve neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Kindcentrum Helmgras primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Bonhoeffercollege secondary school is within walking distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Leemhuis & Van der Maarel, is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek Geesterduin is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 167 stops at Castricum, Dorcamp, a couple of streets away, and the train station at Castricum is about a ten-minute walk. The wider surroundings are part of the municipality of Castricum.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was set at €346,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 7% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €225,000 to €346,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Gulik Makelaars and other platforms.
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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.
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About Laan van Albert's Hoeve 175, Castricum
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €369,000 is 37% below the average asking price of €586,250 for homes currently for sale in Albert's Hoeve. It is also the cheapest of the 12 homes on the market in this neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre is €5,677, based on the agent's listing, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,940 per m², reflecting the smaller living area of 65 m² compared with the neighbourhood average of 120 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 65 m², and the volume is 206 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is described as being on the second floor with a free view. The property is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €140.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value, set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €346,000. The asking price of €369,000 is 7% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 54%, from €225,000 in 2020 to €346,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area, but the WOZ value is a municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the risk indications for this address?
The address-level risk data shows that noise from road, rail and air traffic is below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, the risk of pluvial flooding and current flood risk are both low, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 761 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The Albert Heijn is about 900 metres away, also within a ten-minute walk. There are several other options within a short distance, including Ekoplaza, Aldi and Dekamarkt, all within about 1.2 kilometres. The Albert Heijn is noted by residents as being open until 10 PM, which is handy for evening shopping.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Kindcentrum Helmgras primary school is about 300 metres away, just around the corner. Basisschool De Kustlijn is about 770 metres away. For secondary education, the Bonhoeffercollege is about 793 metres away, and the Jac P Thijsse College is about 1,047 metres away. Residents of the municipality mention a wide choice of education, with three secondary schools to choose from, suitable for different levels.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Castricum, Dorcamp, about 359 metres away, served by bus line 167. There are additional stops on the same line at De Loet and Anna Reynvaansingel, within about 700 metres. The train station at Castricum is about 1,342 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. Residents of the municipality praise the excellent public transport connections in the area.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Castricum give their living environment an average score of 8.0, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as "wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy," with everyone knowing each other. Another highlights the beautiful nature, the many playgrounds, and the proximity of forests and the beach within ten minutes. The same resident notes the friendly people and the good public transport.
