A ground-floor apartment in 't Rak-Zuid
This ground-floor apartment on Schoenmakerstraat 129 sits in 't Rak-Zuid, a residential area in Alkmaar where most homes are owner-occupied. The last known asking price of €275,000 worked out at €5,189 per square metre based on the agent's floor area, which was on the high side compared with other apartments in Alkmaar. The home was built in 1981 and carries an energy label B. This home has not been online since 18 September 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment had two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor, with a living area of 53 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 45 square metres. The volume is 198 cubic metres. There is a rear garden facing west, accessible via the back alley. The property is partly double glazed and heated by a central heating boiler. It was municipal leasehold land, with the ground rent paid up until 22 December 2032. The homeowners' association fee was €159.74 per month.
Life in 't Rak-Zuid
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest." Another describes it as "every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess." The district has around 3,675 inhabitants, and the nearest park is a five-minute walk away. For more context, you can read about the 't Rak-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The GP practice 't Rak is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Three supermarkets, Vomar, Dekamarkt and Lidl, are all within a five-minute walk, and primary schools RKBS de Burijn and Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter are just around the corner. Bus line 2 stops at Alkmaar, Looierstraat, a five-minute walk away, and Alkmaar Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital is further out, at about 2.8 kilometres. The wider area falls under the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, railway noise 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise 36 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. 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 area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals - Alkmaar.
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About Schoenmakerstraat 129, Alkmaar
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €275,000. Based on the agent's stated living area of 53 square metres, that came to €5,189 per square metre. The home had been listed since 24 June 2026.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has two rooms in total, comprising one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single ground floor. The living area was 53 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 45 square metres. The volume is 198 cubic metres.
Is there a garden?
Yes, there is a rear garden facing west, accessible via the back alley. The apartment is on the ground floor, so the garden is directly attached to the living space.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. The home is partly double glazed and heated by a central heating boiler. A more efficient label generally meant lower energy costs, though actual bills depend on usage.
What is the leasehold situation?
The property was municipal leasehold land, with the ground rent paid up until 22 December 2032. After that date, the leasehold would need to be renewed or extended, which might involve additional costs.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee was €159.74 per month. This covers the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas and insurance.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident mentions that all facilities are nearby and neighbours are nice, but notes unrest caused by youth. Another says it is "every man for himself" and that mess is not cleaned up.
What shops and schools are nearby?
Vomar, Dekamarkt and Lidl supermarkets are all within about 600 metres, and Albert Heijn is at 617 metres. Primary schools RKBS de Burijn and Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter are within 160 metres, and secondary school CSG Jan Arentsz is at 600 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 2 stops at Alkmaar, Looierstraat, about 278 metres away, and also at Weverstraat and Glazenierstraat nearby. Alkmaar Noord train station is approximately 1.4 kilometres from the home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level data shows road traffic noise at 46 dB Lden, railway noise at 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 36 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
