A bright apartment in the heart of Alkmaar
This apartment sits right in the middle of Alkmaar's historic centre, on the first floor of a building from 2006. With the lively streets and canals around the corner, you are at the heart of the city's daily rhythm. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side compared to the average for apartments in Alkmaar, which is something to weigh up.
Inside the home
The apartment spans four floors and offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 140 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 142 m². There is a roof terrace and a balcony, plus a parking space. The home has full ownership, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, with double glazing and HR glass. Heating runs through a central heating boiler, and the energy label is A+. The monthly HOA fee is €291.15.
Life in Binnenstad-Oost
Binnenstad-Oost is the eastern part of the city centre, a compact area with a mix of historic buildings and newer developments. Residents across the municipality of Alkmaar give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 44 reviews. One resident says: "Gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen" and describes a lively neighbourhood with plenty of facilities. Another is less positive, mentioning noise and distrust between residents. The neighbourhood has around 3,325 inhabitants, and a large share of homes date from before 1945. For more context, you can read about the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with another SPAR just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For schools, the Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias is a five-minute walk, and PCC Het Lyceum for secondary education is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Medisch Centrum Elisabeth, Huisartspraktijk Smit, about a ten-minute walk, with Alphega Apotheek De Bever nearby. Bus stop Alkmaar, Hooftplein with line 8 is just around the corner, and Alkmaar Oudorperdijkje with lines 10, 123, 129, 160 and 162 is a couple of streets away. The train station Alkmaar is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alkmaar offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €575,000, and the asking price is 3% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €392,000 to €575,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and air traffic noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate data shows medium pluvial flooding and heat stress, with low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van de Ridder Makelaars and their listing on Funda.
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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 Limmerhoek 47, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €575,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €392,000 to €575,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans four floors and includes five rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 140 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 142 m². There is a roof terrace and a balcony, plus a parking space. The home has full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent also notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, with double glazing and HR glass, which supports the label.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The monthly HOA fee is €291.15. This is a fixed amount that goes towards the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas. The fee is stated in the listing and is part of the monthly costs you would take on as owner.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 37 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not a measurement inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low. This is based on area-level data from KCAF, which notes that 81% of buildings in this postcode area were built before 1970. It is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate data shows medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress, both now and in 2050. The flood risk is low for the current situation and for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a detailed assessment of this property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep at about 134 metres, with another SPAR at 441 metres and an Ekoplaza at 558 metres. An Aldi and a Jumbo are also within about 800 to 900 metres. This gives you several options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias is about 393 metres away, and the Sint Adelbertusschool is at 436 metres, both primary schools. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is at 596 metres and PCC Oosterhout at 839 metres. All are within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection from here?
Bus stop Alkmaar, Hooftplein with line 8 is about 256 metres away. Alkmaar, Oudorperdijkje with lines 10, 123, 129, 160 and 162 is at 450 metres, and Alkmaar, Spieghelstraat with line 8 is at 500 metres. The train station Alkmaar is about 1.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Alkmaar give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 44 reviews. One resident describes a lively neighbourhood with young families and plenty of facilities. Another mentions noise and distrust between residents. These reviews cover the municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
How does this apartment compare to others in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €595,000 is about 20% above the average asking price of €494,424 in the neighbourhood. The living area of 140 m² is 43% larger than the neighbourhood average of 98 m². The energy label A+ is also notable, as only about 8% of homes for sale in the area have this label.
