Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Houtmanstraat sits in a quiet part of Alkmaar West. Built in 1936, it has 95 m² of living space and a 124 m² plot. The energy label is A, so it's efficient. At €500,000, the asking price is 28% above the neighbourhood average of €390,750, that's on the high side, reflecting the larger-than-average home and its good condition. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Alkmaar typically sell for less.
The neighbourhood Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier is a compact, urban area with a mix of pre-war and later housing. It's home to about 1,870 people, many living alone (520 one-person households) and a fair number of families with children (275). The streets are lively, with a high address density (2,108 per km²), you'll find shops, cafes and services within walking distance. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data alone.
For your daily bread, AH to go is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, De Rank and Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets, are both a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The municipality Alkmaar offers good amenities, with a park or public garden a short stroll away and a train station within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Teer Makelaars Alkmaar.
Details of this home
Houtmanstraat 5, Alkmaar
Data from Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier
Data from Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier
31 within 5 km
69 within 5 km
About Houtmanstraat 5, Alkmaar
The asking price is €500,000, which is 28% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€390,750). However, this home is larger than average (95 m² vs 89 m²) and has an A energy label, which is rare in an area where 38.5% of homes have a D or lower label. The price is on the high side, but the quality and efficiency justify part of the premium.
Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and post-war homes. It has a high address density (2,108 per km²) and a diverse population: many singles, but also families. The area feels lively, with shops, restaurants and a park within walking distance. Crime is moderate (79 incidents total).
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Alkmaar centre or further afield straightforward.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: De Rank and Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets. For secondary education, PCC Fabritius is about 546 m away and Murmellius Gymnasium is 702 m away. Both are within easy walking or cycling distance.
The home has energy label A, which means it's very efficient. In the neighbourhood, only 30.8% of homes have label A, while 38.5% have D or lower. A high label keeps heating costs low and is a plus for sustainability.
There are currently 12 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €390,750. This corner house is one of the more expensive options, but also one of the largest and most efficient.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier