Ridderstraat 16E

The asking price of €350,000 matches the median sale price in Binnenstad-West, so it's in line with the market. Apartments in this neighbourhood sell for an average of €5,490 per m², and this one is priced at €7,000 per m², which is higher than average. However, the median price is the same, so it's not out of step with what buyers are paying.

The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (1954). A C label means moderate energy efficiency, you can expect reasonable heating costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern A-rated home. In the neighbourhood, about 36% of homes have an A or A+ label, so this one is slightly below that.

The floor area is 50 m², which is 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 76 m². It's a compact one-bedroom apartment, typical for a city centre location.

Binnenstad-West is the historic centre of Alkmaar, very lively and densely built. It's popular with young professionals and students, 45% of residents are between 25 and 45. Most households are single-person (63%). There are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés within a few minutes' walk.

Alkmaar train station is 1 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes. The station is well connected to the rest of the Netherlands.

Yes, several. Ekoplaza is 241 metres away (just around the corner), SPAR is 405 metres, and Jumbo is 477 metres. For daily groceries you won't have to walk far.

There are primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (297 m) and Sint Adelbertusschool (323 m). For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is 550 m away and Murmellius Gymnasium is 712 m away.