A bright start in De Horn-Noord
This three-room apartment on Pimpelmeesstraat 49 sits in De Horn-Noord, a residential pocket of Alkmaar where life moves at a comfortable pace. Built in 1981, the home spans three floors and comes with an energy label B, which points to reasonable running costs without making any promises about the construction. The asking price of €300,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €400,250, a gap that reflects the current market for apartments in Alkmaar.
The home itself
The apartment offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area at 88 m², while the BAG registration records 74 m². The volume comes to 308 m³. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing, so outdoor space is not part of the picture.
Life in De Horn-Noord
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 7.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident notes that all facilities are nearby and neighbours are pleasant, though they add that youth causing unrest and leaving messes is a shame. Another, who has lived there for 43 years, recalls a cosier, friendlier neighbourhood in the past and now feels people keep to themselves. These are district-level impressions, not specific to this street. The neighbourhood itself counts around 3,235 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what the De Horn-Noord neighbourhood offers, the data paints a picture of a settled community.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl, Dekamarkt, Albert Heijn, and Vomar a short walk further. Openbare Basisschool De Vlieger is a couple of streets away, and Rudolf Steinerschool and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken are within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Sint-Pancras, is a ten-minute walk, and Acdapha Apotheek Daalmeer is just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Alkmaar, Albatrosweg on your doorstep, and Alkmaar Noord train station is about 2 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Alkmaar adds to the convenience with its broader network.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is recorded for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 49 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Best van Staveren Makelaars. The listing is available through more than one source, so you can compare details across platforms.
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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 Pimpelmeesstraat 49, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with other homes in De Horn-Noord?
The asking price of €300,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €400,250, which makes it keen in the current market. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,965, while this home is listed at €3,409 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the neighbourhood housing market data and give a sense of where this property sits relative to others.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The agent lists the living area at 88 m², while the BAG registration records 74 m². The volume is 308 m³. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing, so outdoor space is not part of the picture.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is recorded for this property in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not stated here. Without this figure, there is no official valuation to compare with the asking price. The asking price itself is €300,000, and the price per m² is €3,409 based on the agent's floor area.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The figures give a general sense of the acoustic environment.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from sources like the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific property. The low risk level suggests no immediate concern, but it is based on general area data rather than a structural survey.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of waterlogging during heavy rain. Current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is projected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, located about 482 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk. Lidl is about 921 metres away, and Dekamarkt, Albert Heijn, and Vomar are all within about a kilometre. This gives several options for daily groceries without needing to travel far. The distances are measured from the property address.
What schools are near this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Vlieger is the closest primary school, about 272 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the property. Rudolf Steinerschool is about 459 metres away, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken is about 472 metres away. These are all primary schools within a short walk, making the school run manageable on foot.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 2 stops at Alkmaar, Albatrosweg, which is about 73 metres from the property, essentially on your doorstep. Another stop, Alkmaar, Waterhoen, is about 231 metres away, and Alkmaar, Laan van Parijs is about 351 metres away, serving lines 2 and N50. The nearest train station is Alkmaar Noord, about 2 km away, which is a longer walk or a short bus ride.
How do residents rate the district around this home?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident appreciates that all facilities are nearby and neighbours are nice, but mentions youth causing unrest and leaving messes. Another long-term resident notes the neighbourhood has changed over 43 years, becoming less sociable. These reviews reflect the district level, not this specific street.
