A bright apartment on the edge of Oosterhout
This apartment on Tuinderspad 121 sits in Oosterhout, a neighbourhood in the Overdie district of Alkmaar. Built in 2008, it is a modern home with an A energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €435,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €388,778. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,641, while this home is listed at €4,943 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Alkmaar]( /koopwoningen/alkmaar/appartementen/ ), this one stands out for its rooftop terrace and park-side setting.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the fourth storey. The living area is 88 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 87 square metres. The home has a rooftop terrace, which is part of the homeowners' association, and the monthly contribution is €189. The property is fully owned, and the agent notes that it has HR glazing and is fully insulated. Heating comes from district heating with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. The home is situated next to a park, in a sheltered spot within a residential area.
Life in Oosterhout
Oosterhout is a compact neighbourhood with around 945 residents, and a large share of them live alone, at 58 percent. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the area as unpleasant, mentioning distrust among neighbours and noise nuisance day and night. Another resident says it feels unsafe in the evenings. These are views from the district level, so they reflect the broader area rather than this specific street. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with about half of the homes built between 1990 and 2010. For more on the area, you can read about [the Oosterhout neighbourhood]( /buurt/oosterhout-alkmaar/ ).
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias is a five-minute walk, and PCC Oosterhout offers secondary education nearby. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Noordhof is a couple of streets away, and the Alphega Apotheek de Eenhoorn is close by. Bus stops on the Koelmalaan are on your doorstep, with lines 8 and 163. The train station in Alkmaar is about 2.2 kilometres away. The municipality of Alkmaar provides the wider context for these amenities, and you can find more about [the municipality of Alkmaar]( /gemeente/alkmaar/ ) on our site.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €385,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13 percent above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36 percent, from €284,000 to €385,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road traffic, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, according to area-level data. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Vlieg Makelaars and a listing on Funda.
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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 Tuinderspad 121, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €435,000 is 13 percent above the WOZ value of €385,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €388,778. The difference per square metre is 7 percent.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor on the fourth storey. The living area is 88 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 87 square metres. There is a rooftop terrace, which is part of the homeowners' association, and the monthly contribution is €189.
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 notes that the home has HR glazing and is fully insulated, and heating comes from district heating with underfloor heating and a heat recovery system. These features are stated by the agent and are separate from the label.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is given as low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Albert Heijn is 516 metres away, and the Lidl is 547 metres away, so both are within a short walk. For schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias is 568 metres away, and PCC Oosterhout, a secondary school, is 456 metres away. There are also several other schools within a few kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Koelmalaan, at 198 metres, with bus lines 8 and 163. Another stop, Alkmaar, Asselijnstraat, is at 301 metres with the same lines. The nearest train station is Alkmaar, at about 2.2 kilometres. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.38, based on eight reviews. One resident describes the area as unpleasant, mentioning distrust among neighbours and noise nuisance. Another says it feels unsafe in the evenings. These reviews are at the district level, so they reflect the broader area, not necessarily this specific neighbourhood.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €189. This is stated by the agent and is part of the costs of owning this apartment. The rooftop terrace is part of the association's property. No further details about what the fee covers are given in the listing.
