A quiet corner of Alkmaar
This rental apartment on Van de Veldelaan sits in a calm part of Alkmaar, where the streets are lined with low-rise housing and greenery. At €1,080 a month, the rent was 21% below the neighbourhood average of €1,360, which made it a keenly priced option for the area. The home is part of the social housing stock, so it is let through the housing association. For context, this was one of the apartments in Alkmaar at the time on the market. This home has not been online since 28 October 2026.
De Hoef III en IV
De Hoef III en IV is a residential area with a mix of ages, from young families to older residents. One resident describes it as: "My neighbourhood is very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood." That single review gives a flavour of a place where peace is the norm, with the occasional bit of life that comes with any community. The area has a high share of single-person households, and the housing stock is mostly rental, which shapes the feel of the streets. This is the De Hoef III en IV neighbourhood as it stands today.
Daily life on the street
For everyday errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Vomar is a couple of streets away, so bread and groceries are never far. The Burgemeester de Wildeschool is on your doorstep, and the Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets is a five-minute walk, with secondary options like PCC Fabritius within a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2.1 km away, which is a manageable distance for commuters. All of this sits within the municipality of Alkmaar, where the wider town offers its own amenities.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed only via, the housing association's own channel.
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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 Van de Veldelaan 696, Alkmaar
Was €1,080 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent was 21% below the neighbourhood average of €1,360, and the floor area of 53 m² was 39% smaller than the average of 87 m². So you are paying less per month, but also getting a smaller home. The price per square metre worked out at about €20.38, which was above the neighbourhood average of €16.21 per m², so the rent was keen in absolute terms but not necessarily on a per-square-metre basis.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is an official registration from EP-Online. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The Albert Heijn is 237 metres away, which is just around the corner, and the Vomar is 382 metres away, so daily shopping is very convenient. There is also an Aldi at 602 metres for a different option. With three supermarkets within a short walk, you will not need to plan ahead for groceries.
What schools are nearby?
The Burgemeester de Wildeschool is 252 metres away, and the Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets is 316 metres away, both within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, PCC Fabritius is 774 metres away and OSG Willem Blaeu is 792 metres away, so older children also have options close by. The area has a good spread of primary and secondary schools.
How is the neighbourhood for peace and quiet?
Based on one resident review, the neighbourhood is described as "very nice and quiet," with the occasional event that happens in any area. The review scores it 8.88 out of 10, which suggests a generally positive experience. The area has a high proportion of single-person households, which often contributes to a calmer atmosphere.
Is this social housing?
Yes, this is a social housing rental, which means it is let through the housing association. The rent of €1,080 per month was below the neighbourhood average, reflecting its social housing status. This typically meant there might be eligibility criteria for applicants, but the listing did not state them.
