A quiet spot in De Horn-Noord
Tucked away on a quiet road in the De Horn-Noord neighbourhood of Alkmaar, this apartment sits in a residential area where life moves at a relaxed pace. The home was built in 1981 and carries an energy label D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. With a price of €289,000, the asking price sits 29% below the average asking price of €407,458 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the sharp side compared with other apartments in Alkmaar.
Inside the home
This apartment spans two floors and offers three rooms, including one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 74 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home has a CV boiler for heating and comes with a roof terrace. It is located on the first living floor and is part of a community that charges a service fee of €163.78 per month. The property is municipal ground lease, with the canon paid up until 29 November 2029.
Life in De Horn-Noord
De Horn-Noord is a neighbourhood where residents have mixed feelings, according to reviews from the wider district. One resident says: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest. And that the youth don't clean up their mess, so very unhygienic in the neighbourhood. Cleaning up a bit works wonders." Another resident adds: "Have lived here for 43 years. Since the completion. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice." The district scores an average of 7.2 out of 10 across 12 reviews. The neighbourhood itself counts around 3,235 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For a fuller picture of what the De Horn-Noord neighbourhood is like, the reviews offer a candid glimpse.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl and Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Vlieger is a couple of streets away, and Rudolf Steinerschool is also within walking distance. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Sint-Pancras, and the Acdapha Apotheek Daalmeer pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Alkmaar, Albatrosweg is on your doorstep with line 2, and Alkmaar Noord train station is about 2 km away. The wider municipality of Alkmaar offers plenty more within reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €280,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 3% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €179,000 to €280,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to become 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 De Best van Staveren Makelaars and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Pimpelmeesstraat 38, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with other homes in De Horn-Noord?
The asking price of €289,000 sits 29% below the average asking price of €407,458 for homes currently for sale in De Horn-Noord. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €392,000, and prices range from €219,500 to €799,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,859, while this home is listed at €3,905 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 74 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². The home also has a roof terrace and is located on the first living floor. The volume of the property is 261 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €280,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €289,000 sits 3% above this valuation. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 56%, from €179,000 in 2020 to €280,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area rather than measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil consists of clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner at about 441 metres away. Lidl and Dekamarkt are both roughly a ten-minute walk, at around 966 and 984 metres respectively. Albert Heijn and Vomar are also within about a kilometre. In total, there are 37 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Vlieger is a couple of streets away at about 318 metres, and Rudolf Steinerschool is around 412 metres away. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken is at roughly 501 metres, with Openbare Basisschool Liereland and Montessorischool De Cilinder also within walking distance. All are primary schools, and there are 82 schools within 5 km in total.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Alkmaar, Albatrosweg is on your doorstep at about 25 metres, served by line 2. Alkmaar, Waterhoen is just around the corner at 278 metres, also on line 2, and Alkmaar, Laan van Parijs is at 307 metres with lines 2 and N50. The nearest train station is Alkmaar Noord, about 2 km away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
This home has an energy label D. Label D is in the middle of the energy efficiency scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. In the neighbourhood, 58.3% of homes currently for sale have label A, 25% have label B, 8.3% have label C, and 8.3% have label D or lower.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.2 out of 10 across 12 reviews. One resident says: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest." Another notes: "Have lived here for 43 years. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood." These reviews describe the wider district rather than De Horn-Noord specifically.
