Noorderstraat 408
Overstad, Alkmaar
AreaA high-rise apartment with a view
Noorderstraat 408 sits on the ninth floor of a modern apartment building in Overstad, Alkmaar. The neighbourhood is a compact, urban pocket just north of the city centre, with a dense mix of flats and a lively, sometimes gritty street scene. At €643,000, the asking price is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €516,247, a sharp price for a one-floor apartment, even with an A++ label. For context, the average price per m² in Overstad is €5,761, and this home comes in at €5,690 per m² according to the agent. Across the municipality, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in price and size.
What the home offers
The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing. What is known: this is a one-floor apartment on the ninth floor with four rooms, three bedrooms and a volume of 386 m³. The living area is 113 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The energy label is A++, an efficient label, which means energy costs should be relatively low. The home is offered by VLIEG Makelaars Alkmaar OG.
Overstad: a compact, urban neighbourhood
Overstad is a small neighbourhood with 890 residents, and it feels dense, the address density is 3,726 addresses per km², making it very strongly urban. The population is older on average, with 30% aged 65 or over and 42% of households being single-person. Across the municipality of Alkmaar, residents give an average score of 7.54 out of 10 (based on 44 reviews). Some residents describe the area as unpleasant: "Nare buurt. Veel wantrouwen tussen de bewoners. Veel geluidsoverlast dag en nacht. Veel straatvuil." Another says: "It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess." A third resident calls it "just okay" but notes it feels "unsafe in the evenings." The neighbourhood has 36 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €516,247 and a median of €467,475. For more on the area, see the Overstad neighbourhood.
Daily life: shops, schools and transport
Groceries are on your doorstep: Aldi is just around the corner, Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk. For primary education, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is a ten-minute walk away, and secondary schools like Vonk Alkmaar and Murmellius Gymnasium are within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga, is just around the corner. Bus stops are close: Alkmaar, Pettemerstraat (line 2) is on your doorstep, and Alkmaar, Kanaalkade (lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50, N60) is a couple of streets away. Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address-level data
The WOZ value is €228,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 182% above the WOZ value. Over the past year, the WOZ rose from €159,000 to €228,000, a significant increase. At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (2022 data). Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise 37 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate risks: pluvial flooding (heavy rain) is elevated, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via VLIEG Makelaars Alkmaar OG.
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About Noorderstraat 408, Alkmaar
Is the asking price reasonable for this apartment?
The asking price of €643,000 is 25% above the neighbourhood average of €516,247. The average price per m² in Overstad is €5,761, and this home comes in at €5,690 per m² according to the agent. The price is on the high side compared to the local market.
How many rooms and bedrooms does the apartment have?
The apartment has four rooms in total, of which three are bedrooms. It is on one floor, the ninth, with a volume of 386 m³. The living area is 113 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent.
What is the WOZ value and how does it compare to the asking price?
The WOZ value is €228,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 182% above the WOZ value. Over the past year, the WOZ rose from €159,000 to €228,000.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (2022 data). Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise 37 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not a measurement inside the home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Aldi is 232 metres away, Jumbo is 307 metres, and Ekoplaza is 403 metres. For primary schools, obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs is 589 metres away. Secondary schools include Vonk Alkmaar (667 metres) and Murmellius Gymnasium (678 metres).
What is the neighbourhood of Overstad like?
Overstad is a small, very strongly urban neighbourhood with 890 residents. The population is older, with 30% aged 65 or over and 42% single-person households. Across the municipality, residents give an average score of 7.54 out of 10, but some reviews mention noise, distrust and litter.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Alkmaar, Pettemerstraat (line 2) is 108 metres away, and Alkmaar, Kanaalkade (lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50, N60) is 250 metres away. Alkmaar train station is 585 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, an efficient label. This means energy costs should be relatively low. The neighbourhood has a high share of efficient homes: 88.2% of homes in Overstad have label A or higher.
Are there any climate risks for this address?
Pluvial flooding (heavy rain) is elevated, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
