A sunny terrace above Overdie-West
This apartment sits in Overdie-West, a post-war district in Alkmaar where the streets are lined with low-rise blocks and the atmosphere is calm and practical. The home is a portiekflat on the third floor, built in 1960, and it comes with a west-facing sun terrace. At €300,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €390,750, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Alkmaar.
Inside the flat
The flat has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 76 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €162. The property is located on the third living floor, and the garden is a sun terrace facing west.
Overdie-West
Overdie-West is a compact neighbourhood of about 1,200 residents, where nearly half of households are single-person. Residents of the wider Overdie district give their living environment an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the area as unpleasant, mentioning distrust between neighbours, noise day and night, and rubbish left next to underground containers. Another says it is "just okay" but feels unsafe in the evenings. A third calls it a deprived neighbourhood with litter and little police presence. These are the views of a few residents, not a full picture of the Overdie-West neighbourhood.
Daily life around the corner
Groceries are close: Lidl is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn just around the corner, and AH XL a five-minute walk away. For school, Openbare Basisschool De Fontein is a couple of streets away, and PCC Oosterhout for secondary education is just beyond that. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Noordhof is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek de Eenhoorn is even closer. Bus stops at Willem de Zwijgerlaan and Melis Stokelaan are within a five-minute walk, served by lines 8, 9 and 163. Alkmaar train station is about two kilometres away, and the hospital Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address does carry some area-level risk indications. Road traffic noise is measured at 66 dB Lden, above the Dutch standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1960 construction on clay soil and the fact that all properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk is low and heat stress is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are public data at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Van 't Riet De-Makelaar and Van 't Riet De-Makelaar on Funda.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Energy
Save up to € 400 on your energy billCompare nowAreas and volume
Layout
Construction
Outdoor space
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 Ruusbroechof 15, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Overdie-West?
The asking price of €300,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €390,750. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,169, while this home is listed at €3,947 per m² based on the agent's floor area. Eight homes are currently for sale in Overdie-West, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €550,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 76 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home is on the third living floor of a portiekflat building. There is a west-facing sun terrace, and the property is offered in full ownership.
Is there a WOZ value for this home?
No WOZ value is stated for this home. Without it, there is no official municipal figure to compare with the asking price. The asking price itself is €300,000, which is below the neighbourhood average.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 38 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1960 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Lidl is just 94 metres away, on your doorstep. Albert Heijn is 115 metres away, also very close. AH XL is 636 metres away, about a five-minute walk. There are 27 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near Ruusbroechof 15?
Openbare Basisschool De Fontein is 250 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. PCC Oosterhout, a secondary school, is 279 metres away. Basisschool De Stek is 358 metres away, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Wegwijzer is 426 metres away. De Alk, a special education school, is 238 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Willem de Zwijgerlaan, 265 metres away, served by lines 8, 9 and 163. Alkmaar, Melis Stokelaan is 314 metres away with line 9, and Alkmaar, Asselijnstraat is 367 metres away with lines 8 and 163. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, about 2.1 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Overdie?
Residents of the Overdie district give their living environment an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the area as unpleasant, with noise and litter. Another says it is "just okay" but feels unsafe in the evenings. A third calls it a deprived neighbourhood. These are individual opinions, not a comprehensive assessment.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is C. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is a general indication and does not reflect the condition of the building itself.
