Oud-Overdie, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Hooftstraat sits in Oud-Overdie, a neighbourhood that feels like a world of its own within Alkmaar. With 85 m² of living space and a 113 m² plot, it's a compact but complete home from 1953. The energy label is F, which means heating costs will be significant, especially compared to the rest of the street, where most homes have better labels. At €375,000, the asking price is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €350,000, but that's partly because it's a corner house with a garden, which is rare in this street. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Alkmaar tend to command a premium.
Oud-Overdie is a densely built, very urban neighbourhood (over 3,000 addresses per km²). It's home to a mix of families, singles and older residents, with a relatively young population. The three residents who reviewed the area paint a divided picture. One, who has lived here just three weeks, says: "The people I've met so far are all very friendly. I look out onto Oosterpark, very tree-rich. Very pleasant to live." But two others describe it as a "deprived neighbourhood" with "lots of scum" and "nuisance from loitering youths and fireworks." One notes that "it used to be a nice working-class neighbourhood, unfortunately not anymore." So it's a place where your experience will depend heavily on your street and neighbours. For a broader view, see the neighbourhood Oud-Overdie page.
For your morning bread, the SPAR is just around the corner, and there's an Albert Heijn and Lidl within a ten-minute walk. If you have young children, the Catholic primary school Matthias is a couple of streets away, and the Sint Adelbertusschool is also close by. For secondary school, PCC Het Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The Oosterpark is on your doorstep, perfect for a quick stroll. The municipality Alkmaar has a lot to offer, but you'll need a car or bike for the train station, which is 2.5 km away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Magneet Makelaars. The asking price is €375,000, and the property is available for viewing.
Details of this home
Hooftstraat 31, Alkmaar
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Bad neighbourhood, it was the only house I could get unfortunately! Lots of scum live here and many foreigners, it looks like the Bijlmer in Amsterdam. A lot of rubbish is dumped on the streets, you don't see much police in the area. A lot of violence on the streets by fatbike youths.
Auto-translated to English by AIToo many immigrants are moving in, causing a lot of problems. A lot of nuisance from loitering youths and fireworks. It used to be a nice working-class neighbourhood, unfortunately not anymore.
Auto-translated to English by AII've been living here for 3 weeks now. The people I've met so far are all very friendly. I look out onto Oosterpark, very tree-rich. Very pleasant to live.
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About Hooftstraat 31, Alkmaar
The asking price is €375,000, which is about 7% above the neighbourhood average of €350,000. However, the average sold price in the area is €392,071, and this is a corner house with a garden, which typically commands a premium. The price per m² is €4,412, higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,241, partly because of the smaller floor area. So it's on the high side, but not unreasonable given the property type.
The energy label is F, which is poor. This means the house is not well insulated and heating costs will be high. In the neighbourhood, all sold homes in the sample have label B, so this house is significantly less efficient. You should budget for substantial energy bills and consider improvements like insulation or double glazing.
Oud-Overdie is a very urban, densely populated area with a mix of ages. Resident reviews are mixed: some find it friendly and green, especially near the park, while others report issues with litter, loitering youths, and fireworks. It's a working-class area that has seen changes. The Oosterpark is a plus, and daily amenities like shops and schools are within walking distance.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias (214 m) and Sint Adelbertusschool (436 m). For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum (496 m) and PCC Oosterhout (614 m) are close by. So if you have school-age children, you have good options nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.5 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute bike ride. It's not within easy walking distance, so you'll likely need a bike or car for train travel.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR just 134 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a minute. Other options within a ten-minute walk include another SPAR, Ekoplaza, Albert Heijn, and Lidl. You're well covered for daily shopping.
The exact size and layout are not specified, but corner houses often have more outdoor space. You can enjoy the Oosterpark just across the street as well.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud-Overdie
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