Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1940s apartment on Molenbuurt sits right in the lively centre of Alkmaar, with the cheese market and canals just a short stroll away. At 89 m² it offers a comfortable floor plan, and with an energy label B it is reasonably efficient for its age. The asking price of €369,500 is in line with the market, similar apartments in Alkmaar sell for a median of €350,000, so this one is priced fairly for its size and location.
The neighbourhood Binnenstad-West is the historic core of Alkmaar, with narrow streets, monuments and a high density of shops and cafés. It is a very urban area (over 4,300 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of apartments. The population is young, nearly half of the residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a lively, central environment with a mix of students and professionals.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away for organic groceries. Families have several schools within walking distance: Murmellius Gymnasium is a five-minute walk, and obs Bello for Jenaplanonderwijs is just as close. The municipality Alkmaar provides all the usual city amenities, with a park or garden only a couple of streets away for a quiet moment.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Pinedo Makelaardij and Funda.
Details of this home
Molenbuurt 22, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
32 within 5 km
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About Molenbuurt 22, Alkmaar
Yes, it is in line with the market. The median asking price in Binnenstad-West is €350,000, but this apartment is slightly larger than average (89 m² vs 76 m²), so the price per m² is actually a bit lower than the neighbourhood average of €5,490.
The energy label is B, which is good for a 1940s building. It means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, about 31% of homes have label A, 8% label B, and 39% have label D or lower.
Alkmaar train station is about 1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes.
Binnenstad-West is the historic centre of Alkmaar, very lively with many shops, restaurants and cafés. It is densely populated and popular among young people and singles. The area has a high number of one-person households and a young demographic.
Yes, Jumbo is just 135 metres away, and Ekoplaza is about 400 metres. There are also an AH to go, Aldi and SPAR within a 10-minute walk.
Murmellius Gymnasium (secondary school) is 270 metres away, and obs Bello for Jenaplanonderwijs (primary school) is 309 metres. Several other primary schools are within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West