A new-build apartment on Schermerweg
This is a brand-new apartment on Schermerweg in Alkmaar, built in 2024 and offered for rent at €1,009 per month. The listing does not state an energy label, so the rest of this page focuses on the home's location and the neighbourhood rather than its energy performance. At 54 m², it is a compact home, and the rent sits well below the average for rentals in this area, which makes it a keen option. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in size and price.
Schermereiland en Omval
Schermereiland en Omval is a quiet, residential part of Alkmaar with a mix of ages: about a third of residents are between 25 and 45, while a fifth are 65 or older. Nearly half of households are single people, and just over a quarter are families with children, so the area has a calm, mixed feel. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 55% of homes owned rather than rented. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics. The Schermereiland en Omval neighbourhood is a short distance from the centre of Alkmaar.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, so bread and groceries are never far. For families, the nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias, is a couple of streets away, and a secondary school, PCC Oosterhout, is about a ten-minute walk at just over a kilometre. The train station is 2.3 km away, which is a manageable distance for commuting. The municipality of Alkmaar covers the wider area, including the nearby amenities.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via, and the agent has not published an energy label for the property.
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About Schermerweg 84E9, Alkmaar
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published an energy label for this apartment. The home was built in 2024, but the label itself is not provided.
Is €1,009 a fair rent for this apartment?
At €1,009 per month, this rent is 51% below the neighbourhood average of €2,056 for rentals. The apartment is 54 m², which is smaller than the average rental in the area, but the price per square metre is still low. Given the size and the new-build status, the rent is on the keen side compared with other listings nearby.
What is the neighbourhood like for daily life?
Schermereiland en Omval is a residential area with a mix of ages and household types. Nearly half of households are single people, and about a quarter are families with children. The area has a calm, mixed character, and the housing stock is mostly owner-occupied. For daily errands, a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is about a ten-minute walk away.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias, is 376 metres away, which is a short walk. A secondary school, PCC Oosterhout, is about 1 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also several other schools within a few kilometres, including special education options.
Is the apartment close to public transport?
The train station is 2.3 km from the apartment, which is a reasonable distance for those who commute by rail. The listing does not mention specific bus lines, but the station is the main transport hub in the area. For local trips, the neighbourhood is walkable for many daily needs.
What is the size of this apartment?
The apartment has a floor area of 54 m², which is 50% smaller than the average rental in the neighbourhood, where the average is 109 m². This makes it a compact home, suitable for singles or couples.
