A bright apartment on the edge of the polder
This apartment on the Scheepsjagerstraat sits in Schermereiland en Omval, a neighbourhood on the edge of the polder in Alkmaar. Built in 2014, it is part of a modern residential area that feels calm and green, with the city centre a short drive away. The asking price of €540,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €585,016. For context, there are currently 31 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, and the average price per m² is €5,809. If you are looking at apartments in Alkmaar, this one stands out for its energy label and layout.
A well-thought-out home
The apartment spans three floors and offers four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 108 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 104 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating, underfloor heating throughout, and a heat pump. It has a garden of 14 m² facing southeast, and a parking space in the parking basement. The property is on the third floor, in full ownership, and is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Schermereiland en Omval
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 8.05, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Beautifully green on the edge of the polder, wonderfully green, close to a supermarket, butcher, baker, hairdresser, and soon a dental practice. So lovely to live." Another notes: "Mix of young and old, older people are now passing away age. All facilities are available in the neighbourhood, shops, care." The neighbourhood has about 1,870 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It is a quiet area, though one resident mentions that greenery is limited within the city itself, but enough within a few minutes' drive. For more on the Schermereiland en Omval neighbourhood, the reviews give a sense of daily life here.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with another SPAR a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias, is also just around the corner. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk Duineveld and a pharmacy are both about a ten-minute walk away. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Rijnstraat and Spieghelstraat are just around the corner, with lines 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, N60 and 8. The train station in Alkmaar is about a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Alkmaar offers further amenities and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €451,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 20% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 43%, from €316,000 in 2020 to €451,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including LUCA Makelaardij B.V. 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.
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About Scheepsjagerstraat 4, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €540,000 is 20% above the WOZ value of €451,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 43%, from €316,000 in 2020 to €451,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans three floors and has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 108 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 104 m². There is a garden of 14 m² facing southeast, and a parking space in the parking basement. The home is on the third floor.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating, underfloor heating throughout, and a heat pump, according to the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at the address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the current flood risk is low.
What amenities are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with another SPAR a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias, is also just around the corner. For healthcare, Huisartsenpraktijk Duineveld and a pharmacy are both about a ten-minute walk away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Rijnstraat and Spieghelstraat are just around the corner, with lines 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, N60 and 8. The train station in Alkmaar is about a ten-minute walk away. This gives you options for getting around the region.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 8.05, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Beautifully green on the edge of the polder, wonderfully green, close to a supermarket, butcher, baker, hairdresser, and soon a dental practice. So lovely to live." Another notes: "Mix of young and old, older people are now passing away age. All facilities are available in the neighbourhood, shops, care."
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has about 1,870 inhabitants. The age distribution is mixed: 14% are under 15, 29% are between 25 and 45, and 21% are 65 or older. Households are mostly single-person (46%), with 26% having children and 28% without children.
