A grand apartment in the heart of Alkmaar
On Sint Laurensstraat 9, in the middle of Alkmaar's historic centre, this apartment occupies the first floor of a 1931 building. With four rooms spread over two floors, it offers a generous 135 square metres of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 145 square metres. The asking price is €685,000. Compared with other apartments in Alkmaar, this home is priced well above the neighbourhood average asking price of €455,232.
Inside the home
The apartment has four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent mentions partial underfloor heating and a central heating boiler, along with insulation that includes floor insulation, wall insulation and double glazing. The home is located on the first living floor, and the volume is 584 cubic metres. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €20,800, which is a significant ongoing cost to factor in.
Life in Binnenstad-West
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one." Another adds: "All shops are nearby, possibility to walk to the train station, nice neighbours." A third resident, who has lived there since 2018, describes it as a "gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen" and notes a "hele nieuwe aanwas aan inwoners." The district has about 3,020 inhabitants, and 63% of households are single-person households. For more context, you can read about the Binnenstad-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Ekoplaza is just around the corner. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is a couple of streets away, and Murmellius Gymnasium for secondary education is similarly close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan is a five-minute walk, and the Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga pharmacy is just around the corner. The nearest bus stop, Alkmaar, Kanaalkade, is a couple of streets away and serves lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60. Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alkmaar offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €537,000. The asking price is 28% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €432,000 to €537,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, with a low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea now and in 2050. Heat stress is rated medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Pinedo Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Sint Laurensstraat 9, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €685,000 is 28% above the WOZ value of €537,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price also sits 50% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €455,232.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 135 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 145 square metres. The home is located on the first living floor and has a volume of 584 cubic metres.
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 with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions insulation including floor insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, as well as partial underfloor heating and a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €20,800. This is a significant amount that covers the costs of the shared parts of the building. It is important to consider this fee when budgeting for the total monthly costs of owning this apartment.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication based on the postcode area, where 50% of buildings were constructed before 1970. The home itself was built in 1931, but this is not an inspection of the specific property.
What is the noise situation around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain is elevated, while the risk of flooding from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is rated medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is 125 metres away, on your doorstep, and the Ekoplaza is 202 metres away, just around the corner. A SPAR is 457 metres away and an Aldi is 503 metres away. There are 28 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so daily groceries are always close by.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring, a primary school, is 443 metres away. Murmellius Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 449 metres away. Other primary schools within walking distance include obs Bello voor Jenaplanonderwijs at 502 metres and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort at 553 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Kanaalkade, 281 metres away, serving lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60. Alkmaar train station is 625 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to travel within Alkmaar and beyond.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 8.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one." Another mentions: "All shops are nearby, possibility to walk to the train station, nice neighbours." A third describes it as a "gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen."
