Dillenburg en Stadhouderskwartier, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Willem de Zwijgerlaan sits in a lively part of Alkmaar, with the city centre a ten-minute walk away. At 81 m², the floor area is 40% larger than the neighbourhood average of 58 m², which makes it a roomier option than most homes in the area. The asking price of €425,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood median of €335,000, but the extra space and energy label D (typical for a 1974 build) help explain the premium. For context, this is one of the apartments in Alkmaar currently on the market.
Dillenburg en Stadhouderskwartier is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-1970 flats and family homes. Around half the homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a strong urban feel, the address density is over 3,000 addresses per km². The population is diverse: nearly a third are 65 or older, while a quarter are under 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on statistics. The neighbourhood is part of the Dillenburg en Stadhouderskwartier neighbourhood, which is well served by local amenities.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn and Lidl are both just around the corner, and an AH XL is a ten-minute walk away. Families with children have several schools within walking distance: primary school De Fontein is a couple of streets away, and secondary schools PCC Oosterhout and PCC Het Lyceum are also nearby. A GP surgery is just around the corner, and the park is on your doorstep. The train station is 2.4 km away, so a short bike ride or bus trip gets you to Alkmaar station. The area falls under the municipality of Alkmaar, which manages local services and permits.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaar1 Internetmakelaar - Zelf uw huis verkopen.
Details of this home
Willem de Zwijgerlaan 244, Alkmaar
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About Willem de Zwijgerlaan 244, Alkmaar
The asking price of €425,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €335,000, but this apartment is also larger than average, 81 m² versus 58 m². The price per m² works out at about €5,247, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,776 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is D, which is typical for a home built in 1974. A D label means the home is moderately efficient, heating costs will be noticeable but not extreme. In the neighbourhood, half of the homes have label C and half have label D or lower, so this is in line with the local stock.
The city centre of Alkmaar is about a ten-minute walk from the apartment. The nearest park is just around the corner, and restaurants are within a couple of streets away. The train station is 2.4 km away, which is a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
There are several schools within walking distance. Primary school De Fontein is a couple of streets away (339 m), and Basisschool De Stek is also close (418 m). For secondary education, PCC Oosterhout (212 m) and PCC Het Lyceum (411 m) are both nearby. There is also a special education school, De Alk, at 484 m.
Albert Heijn and Lidl are both just around the corner (292 m and 301 m respectively). An AH XL is a ten-minute walk away (618 m), and there is a SPAR at 837 m. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is about 1.2 km away.
Currently, there is only one home for sale in the Dillenburg en Stadhouderskwartier neighbourhood, which is this apartment. The market is very tight, the last home sold in the area took just 7 days to find a buyer, at an average price of €385,000.
The neighbourhood recorded 34 total crimes in the latest data, which for a densely populated urban area is moderate. The area has a mix of ages and household types, with many single-person households and a significant number of residents over 65.
3 homes in the neighbourhood Dillenburg en Stadhouderskwartier