Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Laat 50B sits right in the middle of Alkmaar's lively centre. Built in 2010, it has an A energy label, so it's well insulated and efficient. At 47 m² it's compact, but the price of €299,000 is 35% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €463,444, a keen entry point into the market. For context, flats in Alkmaar vary widely, but this one stands out for its combination of modern build and central location.
Binnenstad-Oost is the historic core of Alkmaar, with a very high density of addresses (4,092 per km²), you're right in the thick of it. The area has a young, urban feel: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone (1,065 one-person households). It's a mix of old and new, with 65% of homes built before 1945, but this apartment is part of the newer stock. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a vibrant, central area with plenty going on. The Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood is all about city living.
Laat is one of Alkmaar's main shopping streets, so you've got everything on your doorstep. For groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza for organic bits is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: Sint Adelbertusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is about 575 m away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the park or public garden is just around the corner. The municipality of Alkmaar offers a compact, walkable city centre.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels: Van 't Riet De-Makelaar and Van 't Riet De-Makelaar on Funda.
Details of this home
Laat 50B, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
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About Laat 50B, Alkmaar
The asking price of €299,000 is 35% below the neighbourhood average of €463,444, but the apartment is also smaller than average (47 m² vs 94 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €6,362, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,202 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the central location and modern build.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well insulated and you can expect relatively low energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 32.5% of homes have label A, and 7.5% have A+ or better, so this apartment is among the more efficient ones.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in around 40 minutes.
The closest supermarket is SPAR at 283 m, just around the corner. There's also Ekoplaza at 405 m for organic products, and Aldi and Jumbo are about 668 m and 704 m away respectively, all within a ten-minute walk.
Binnenstad-Oost has a young population, with many singles and couples. Only 340 households have children, and 1,065 are one-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, but the area is more suited to those who enjoy city-centre living rather than a quiet family suburb.
There are 36 apartments for sale in Binnenstad-Oost at the moment, with prices ranging from €235,000 to €895,000. This apartment is at the lower end of the price range, reflecting its smaller size.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost