Huiswaard-2-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on Winkelwaard sits in a part of Alkmaar where life moves at a relaxed pace. At 48 m² it's compact, but the layout makes good use of the space. The asking price of €269,500 is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €326,167, which makes it a keen option for a first home or a downsizer. For context, apartments in Alkmaar vary widely in price and size.
Huiswaard-2-West is a neighbourhood with a mix of ages, but one resident describes it as "Old people and central (close to station)". They add: "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 scores a 7.13 out of 10 from that single review. It's a largely owner-occupied area (85% of homes are owner-occupied) with a strong share of flats. The neighbourhood Huiswaard-2-West is well served by local amenities.
For your morning bread run, Jumbo is on your doorstep at just 34 metres. A second Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Schools are also close: De Stip (special education) is just around the corner, and the Van der Meij College (secondary) is a five-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar offers a good range of facilities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Broekman Makelaars Heerhugowaard.
Details of this home
Winkelwaard 318, 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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Data from Huiswaard-2-West
34 within 5 km
73 within 5 km
About Winkelwaard 318, Alkmaar
The asking price of €269,500 is 17% below the average asking price in Huiswaard-2-West (€326,167). Given that the apartment is smaller than the neighbourhood average (48 m² vs 84 m²), the price per m² works out to about €5,614, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,069 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The apartment has energy label C. That means it's reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage. In the neighbourhood, 58.3% of homes have label B, so this one is slightly below the local average.
The train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The resident review mentions it's a five-minute walk, so it's very convenient for commuting.
Huiswaard-2-West has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65 (24%). One resident describes it as 'old people and central (close to station)'. It's a quiet area with mostly flats, and 85% of homes are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood scores 7.13 out of 10 from one review.
Yes, Jumbo is just 34 metres away on your doorstep. There's another Jumbo at 669 metres and an Albert Heijn at 1 km. For daily groceries, you won't have to walk far.
Several schools are within walking distance: De Stip (special education) at 311 metres, SBO de Vlindertuin at 312 metres, and the Van der Meij College (secondary) at 509 metres. The area is well served for education.
Currently, 12 apartments are for sale in Huiswaard-2-West, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €465,000. The average asking price is €326,167, so this one is at the lower end.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Huiswaard-2-West
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