Huiswaard-2-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1977 apartment on Winkelwaard sits in a calm part of Huiswaard-2-West, a neighbourhood where older residents and families live side by side. At €295,000 for 81 m², the price is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €326,167, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Alkmaar.
One resident describes the area as "Old people and central (close to station)" and adds: "There are a lot of old people living here, in this row only two families where everyone is under 60. That is often quite boring, but it is central." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a quarter of residents over 65 and a quarter under 45. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area feels spacious thanks to parks and green strips. The neighbourhood Huiswaard-2-West is well connected: the train station is a five-minute walk away, and the city centre is a ten-minute bike ride.
For groceries, Jumbo is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn and Dekamarkt are a ten-minute walk away. Several primary schools are just around the corner, including De Stip and De Piramide, both within a few minutes' walk. The municipality Alkmaar offers plenty of restaurants and a library within easy reach, and the nearby park is perfect for a stroll.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Broekman Makelaars-De Mare.
Details of this home
Winkelwaard 100, Alkmaar
Good · 1 resident
There are a lot of old people living here, in this row only two families where everyone is under 60. That is often quite boring, but it is central. It's about ten minutes by bike to the city centre and it's a five-minute walk to the station, which is very nice. I give my neighbourhood a 7/10.
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About Winkelwaard 100, Alkmaar
At €295,000 for 81 m², this apartment is priced below the neighbourhood average of €326,167 and the median of €320,000. The average price per m² in Huiswaard-2-West is €4,069, so this home works out at about €3,642 per m². Given that similar apartments in the area sell for more, this listing appears keenly priced.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 58.3% of homes have label B, so this is in line with the local norm. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
The train station is 0.8 km away, about a five-minute walk. The resident review mentions this as a major plus: "it's a five-minute walk to the station, which is very nice."
Huiswaard-2-West is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of older residents and families. One resident rates it 7/10, noting it's "central" but "quite boring" due to the age profile. The area has good amenities, including supermarkets, schools, and a park within walking distance.
Yes, several schools are within a few minutes' walk. Primary schools include De Stip (197 m) and De Piramide (232 m). For secondary education, CSG Jan Arentsz (394 m) and Stedelijk Dalton College (437 m) are close by.
Currently, 12 apartments are for sale in Huiswaard-2-West, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €465,000. This apartment is on the lower end of that range, making it one of the more affordable options.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Huiswaard-2-West