Huiswaard-2-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1977 apartment on Winkelwaard sits in a calm part of Huiswaard-2-West, with a park just a couple of streets away. At 83 m² and with a C energy label, it's a solid, no-fuss home. The asking price of €325,000 is in line with the market, similar flats in Alkmaar sell for around €326,000 on average, so you're paying a fair price for what you get. Apartments in Alkmaar are a popular choice here.
Huiswaard-2-West is a residential area with a mix of ages, many residents are 45 or older, and there are plenty of single-person households. One resident describes it as "Old people and central (close to station)", adding: "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 a strong sense of community, with most homes owner-occupied.
For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and there's another Jumbo a bit further out. Schools are close by: De Stip (special education) is a couple of streets away, and the Van der Meij College (secondary) is a five-minute walk. The train station is also a five-minute walk, making commutes easy. The municipality Alkmaar offers a good balance of urban amenities and green spaces.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Van de Ridder Makelaars.
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Winkelwaard 48, 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 48, Alkmaar
Yes, it's in line with the market. The average asking price for apartments in Huiswaard-2-West is around €326,000, and the median is €320,000. At 83 m², the price per square metre is about €3,915, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €4,069. So you're paying a reasonable amount for the size and location.
Huiswaard-2-West is a quiet, residential area with a mix of ages, though many residents are older. One resident describes it as 'old people and central (close to station)'. It's a five-minute walk to the train station and about ten minutes by bike to the city centre. The area has a park nearby and a good range of shops.
The train station is 0.8 km away, which is about a five-minute walk. This makes it very convenient for commuting to Alkmaar city centre or further afield.
The closest supermarket is Jumbo, just 182 metres away, literally on your doorstep. There's another Jumbo at 819 metres, and Albert Heijn, Dekamarkt, and Aldi are within a 15-minute walk.
There are several schools within walking distance. De Stip (special education) is 202 metres away, and the Van der Meij College (secondary) is 343 metres away. Other primary and secondary schools are also close by.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the property has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you can expect moderate energy costs. Most homes in the neighbourhood have label B or C.
Currently, there are 12 apartments for sale in Huiswaard-2-West, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €465,000. This one is priced in the middle of that range.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Huiswaard-2-West