Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1901 apartment on one of Alkmaar's oldest streets sits right in the historic heart. With 99 m² of living space and an E energy label, it's a characterful home that needs some attention on energy efficiency. The asking price of €695,000 is on the high side, 50% above the neighbourhood average of €463,444, partly because of its size and location. For context, the average price per m² in the apartments in Alkmaar is €5,202.
Binnenstad-Oost is the lively eastern part of the city centre, with a dense mix of shops, cafés and historic buildings. It's a very urban area, over 4,000 addresses per km², and home to many singles and young professionals. The streets are busy, but the canals and squares give it a village feel. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost has a high proportion of pre-war housing (65%) and a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes.
Daily life here is wonderfully compact. For groceries, you have a SPAR just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Sint Adelbertusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort. The municipality Alkmaar offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre, from restaurants to a library.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Vos Makelaardij B.V.
Details of this home
Verdronkenoord 55, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
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About Verdronkenoord 55, Alkmaar
The asking price is 50% above the average asking price in Binnenstad-Oost (€463,444). However, this apartment is larger than average (99 m² vs 94 m²) and in a prime historic location. The price per m² (€7,020) is above the neighbourhood average of €5,202, so it's priced at a premium.
Energy label E indicates the home is not very energy-efficient. In Binnenstad-Oost, 62.5% of homes have label A, B or C, so this apartment is below average. You can expect higher heating costs, and improvements like insulation or double glazing would be worth considering.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes.
Binnenstad-Oost has a mix of residents, but only 17% of households have children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, but the area is more popular with singles and couples. The streets can be busy, and green space is limited, the nearest park is 300 m away.
Yes, there's a SPAR at 231 m and an Ekoplaza at 464 m. For a larger shop, Aldi is 679 m and Jumbo 765 m, all within a ten-minute walk.
The building dates from 1901, so it's over 120 years old. The apartment has an E energy label, which suggests original features but also potential drafts. The listing doesn't mention recent renovations, so you'd need to view it to assess the condition.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost
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