A third-floor flat in Alkmaar's De Hoef
This apartment on Porcellishof 6 sits in the De Hoef I en II neighbourhood, part of the West district of Alkmaar. It is a quiet, pleasant part of town, according to residents of the wider district, where people tend to keep to themselves. The asking price of €325,000 is 27% below the average asking price of €442,800 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the keen side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,561, and this flat is listed at €4,710 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Alkmaar, this one stands out for its price position.
The flat itself
The apartment was built in 1964 and has an energy label C. According to the agent, it has three rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, and is on a single floor on the third storey. The living area is listed as 69 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The volume is 200 m³. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing, so outdoor space is not part of this offer.
Life in De Hoef I en II
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.55, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood where nobody bothers each other," while another says, "My neighbourhood is very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood." A third review mentions a cosy flat but notes that the one next door is less safe, with a wish for more attention to safety there. The neighbourhood itself has about 3,325 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person, at 58%. The housing stock is mostly from the 1945-1970 period, which fits with this 1964 building. For more on the area, see the De Hoef I en II neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, with an Aldi a five-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets locatie de Hoef is a couple of streets away, and PCC Fabritius for secondary education is also within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, is a ten-minute walk, and the Alphega Apotheek de Hoef pharmacy is just around the corner. The Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep locatie Alkmaar hospital is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus line 165 stops at Alkmaar, Winkelcentrum de Hoef, just around the corner, and the train station Alkmaar is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, according to the 2022 and 2023 figures. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1964 construction on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and the area is a KCAF attention zone. The climate indications are low for pluvial flooding and flood risk now and in 2050, with medium heat stress now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Demonie Makelaardij.
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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 Porcellishof 6, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €325,000 is 27% below the average asking price of €442,800 for homes in De Hoef I en II. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,561, while this flat is listed at €4,710 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €394,500, and prices range from €220,000 to €849,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the third storey. The living area is listed as 69 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The volume is 200 m³. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The neighbourhood has a mix of labels, with about 26% of homes also having label C.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1964 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The postcode area is a KCAF attention zone, with 100% of buildings constructed before 1970. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 44 dB Lden, from rail traffic 52 dB Lden, and from air traffic 37 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is about 314 metres away, just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is about 365 metres away, also close by, and the Aldi is about 598 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are 31 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets locatie de Hoef, about 362 metres away. There is also a secondary school, PCC Fabritius, about 474 metres away. In total, there are 68 schools within 5 kilometres, including primary, secondary, and special education options.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 165 stops at Alkmaar, Winkelcentrum de Hoef, about 318 metres away, and at Alkmaar, Geestmolen, about 331 metres away. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, about 1.1 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you both bus and rail connections for getting around.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.55, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood where nobody bothers each other," while another says it is "very nice and quiet." A third review mentions a cosy flat but notes safety concerns about the flat next door. These reviews are about the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
Is there a hospital nearby?
The Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep locatie Alkmaar hospital is about 909 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, about 800 metres away, and the Alphega Apotheek de Hoef pharmacy is about 295 metres away, just around the corner.
