A modern apartment by the park
This apartment on Spieghelplein 19 sits in Oud-Overdie, a neighbourhood in Alkmaar where the asking price of €550,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. The home was built in 2015 and carries an energy label A+, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the apartment is located on the second floor of a gallery flat, with a balcony and a parking space in the underground garage. The asking price is 23% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €448,500. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,953, while this home is listed at €6,707 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Alkmaar, this one stands out for its modern build and park-side setting.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 82 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The agent describes the home as having HR+ glazing, wall insulation and full insulation, and it is heated by district heating. The property is in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €159.13. The setting is described as alongside a park, with a sheltered position in a residential area and an unobstructed view.
Life in Oud-Overdie
Oud-Overdie is a neighbourhood of about 2,810 residents, where a fifth of the housing stock was built after 2010. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.84 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nare buurt. Veel wantrouwen tussen de bewoners. Veel geluidsoverlast dag en nacht. Veel straatvuil." Another resident describes it as a "bad neighbourhood" with "lots of scum" and rubbish dumped on the streets. A third resident mentions "too many immigrants are moving in, causing a lot of problems" and nuisance from loitering youths and fireworks. These are the views of a few individuals, and they paint a mixed picture of the area. For more context, you can read about the Oud-Overdie neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Lidl a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias, is on your doorstep, and there are secondary schools within a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Noordhof is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Central Filling Apotheek Pluripack Alkmaar BV is nearby. Bus line 8 stops at Alkmaar, Spieghelstraat, just around the corner, and the train station Alkmaar is about 1.8 kilometres away. The municipality of Alkmaar provides the broader context for these local facilities, as described on the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. According to public risk data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 27 dB Lden, and from air traffic 38 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding, current flood risk and heat stress are all low, with heat stress in 2050 indicated as medium. 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 Broekman Makelaars Alkmaar-Zuid and Broekman Makelaars Alkmaar-Zuid on Funda.
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About Spieghelplein 19, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Oud-Overdie?
The asking price of €550,000 is 23% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €448,500. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,953, while this apartment is listed at €6,707 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor. The living area is 82 square metres, as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is on the second floor of a gallery flat, with a balcony and a parking space in the underground garage.
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 states that the home has HR+ glazing, wall insulation and full insulation, and it is heated by district heating. These features are listed separately from the label.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €159.13, as stated in the listing. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas. The property is in full ownership, meaning you own the apartment outright.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at the address level shows noise from road traffic at 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic at 27 dB Lden, and from air traffic at 38 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication based on open data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are also low, with heat stress in 2050 indicated as medium.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, just around the corner at about 300 metres. Albert Heijn and Lidl are both about 800 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, including another SPAR and Ekoplaza within a kilometre.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias, on your doorstep at about 80 metres. There are also secondary schools within a ten-minute walk, including PCC Oosterhout and PCC Het Lyceum. A special education school, Spinaker SO Alkmaar, is also nearby.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 8 stops at Alkmaar, Spieghelstraat, just around the corner at about 100 metres. The same line also stops at Alkmaar, Hooftplein and Alkmaar, De Ruijterstraat, both within a short walk. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, about 1.8 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Oud-Overdie?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.84 out of 10, based on four reviews. Some residents mention noise nuisance, street litter and a lack of trust between neighbours. Others describe problems with loitering youths and fireworks. These are individual experiences and may not reflect the whole neighbourhood.
