Huiswaard-2-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 75 m² apartment on Winkelwaard sits in a calm part of Huiswaard-2-West, where older residents and families live side by side. The energy label B means it's reasonably efficient, and the price of €305,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €326,167, but still below the median of €320,000. For context, apartments in Alkmaar sell for around €4,069 per m² on average.
One resident describes the area as "Old people and central (close to station)" and says: "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." The neighbourhood Huiswaard-2-West has 2,280 residents, with a mix of ages and a high proportion of single-person households. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area scores a 2 on urbanity, strongly urban, with 2,190 addresses per km².
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools nearby: De Stip (special education) is on your doorstep, and the Van der Meij College (secondary) is a couple of streets away. The municipality Alkmaar provides a park or public garden within a five-minute walk, and the train station is just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Broekman Makelaars Heerhugowaard and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Winkelwaard 35, 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 35, Alkmaar
The asking price of €305,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €326,167 and the median of €320,000. However, at €4,067 per m², it's in line with the local average of €4,069 per m². Given that similar homes in the area sell within about 32 days, the price seems competitive but not a bargain.
Huiswaard-2-West is a quiet, central area with many older residents. One resident notes it's 'boring' but appreciates the proximity to the station and city centre. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a significant share of residents over 65. It's strongly urban, with shops and amenities within walking distance.
The train station is about 800 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The resident review mentions it's a five-minute walk, so it's very convenient for commuting.
The closest supermarket is Jumbo at 189 metres, just around the corner. There's another Jumbo at 809 metres, and Albert Heijn at 1.2 km. For daily shopping, you have options within a short walk.
Several schools are within walking distance: De Stip (special education) at 226 metres, School voor Speciaal Basisonderwijs De Piramide at 260 metres, and the Van der Meij College (secondary) at 341 metres. There are also other primary and secondary schools nearby.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably energy-efficient. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it's not as efficient as modern A-label homes. Most homes in the neighbourhood (58.3%) also have label B.
Currently, there are 12 homes for sale in Huiswaard-2-West, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €465,000. The average price per m² is €4,069, and homes typically sell within 32 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Huiswaard-2-West