A waterside apartment in the heart of Alkmaar
This apartment sits right on the water in the middle of Alkmaar, in the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood. It is a lively spot where the city centre is literally on your doorstep, and the canals give the area a distinctly Alkmaar feel. The home was built in 1901 and carries energy label G, the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs. At €595,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Alkmaar sits at €541,298.
Inside the home
This apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 94 m², while the BAG registration records 103 m². The home is on the second living floor and comes with a roof terrace. It is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation consisting of roof insulation, largely double glazing and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a combi boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €297.47.
Life in Binnenstad-Oost
Residents of the wider district 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." The district has around 3,290 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person homes. The neighbourhood itself is part of the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood, where the housing stock leans heavily towards older buildings, with 64.7% built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away and an Aldi within a five-minute walk. For primary education, the Sint Adelbertusschool is a ten-minute walk, and the Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is also within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, and the Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga pharmacy is a couple of streets away. The bus stop Alkmaar, Kanaalkade is just around the corner, served by lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60. Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. This all falls within the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €413,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 44% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 22%, from €339,000 to €413,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the climate data shows an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, with a low current flood risk and a medium heat stress indication. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bleij Makelaardij o.g.
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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 Voordam 6A, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 44% above the WOZ value of €413,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 94 m², comes to €6,330. The asking price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €541,298.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 94 m², while the BAG registration records 103 m². The home is located on the second living floor and includes a roof terrace. The volume of the home is 366 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this home is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent does note that the home has roof insulation, largely double glazing and floor insulation, and heating is provided by a combi boiler. The energy label is a separate fact from these features.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is because the building dates from before 1970, specifically 1901, and 75% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just 55 metres away, making it on your doorstep. An Ekoplaza is 216 metres away, and an Aldi is 349 metres away. A Jumbo is 479 metres away, and another SPAR is 577 metres away. With 29 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is the Sint Adelbertusschool, which is 614 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is 651 metres away, and the Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is 823 metres away. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is 844 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Alkmaar, Kanaalkade is 203 metres away, served by lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60. The stop Alkmaar, Zaagmolenstraat is 425 metres away with lines 4 and N50. Alkmaar train station is 959 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.92, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "gezellige volksbuurt met jonge gezinnen" and notes a new influx of residents since 2018. Another says it feels like "city and village in one." These reviews reflect the district, not specifically the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee for this apartment is €297.47. This fee is paid to the homeowners' association, which is responsible for the maintenance of shared parts of the building.
