De Hoef III en IV, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis corner house on Jan Ekelsplein in Alkmaar-West has a private garden and an energy label B, which keeps heating costs manageable. With 87 m² of living space on a 176 m² plot, it offers more room than many homes in the area. The asking price of €450,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €424,938, but the larger plot and corner position add value. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Alkmaar typically sell for around that level.
This is a quiet, well-kept neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood." The area has a strong urban feel (1807 addresses per km²) and is mostly built up with homes from the 1960s and 1970s. Many households are singles or couples without children, and average incomes are around the national norm. The neighbourhood De Hoef III en IV has a low crime rate, with 129 incidents recorded.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar and Aldi are a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets locatie de Hoef and An Nasr. For secondary education, PCC Fabritius and OSG Willem Blaeu are a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden on your doorstep, and a restaurant is a couple of streets away. The municipality Alkmaar provides good local amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Broekman Makelaars Alkmaar-Zuid and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
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Jan Ekelsplein 21, Alkmaar
Very good · 1 resident
My neighbourhood is very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood
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About Jan Ekelsplein 21, Alkmaar
The asking price is €450,000, which is about 6% above the neighbourhood average of €424,938. However, this home has a larger plot (176 m²) and a corner position, which typically command a premium. The average price per m² in the area is €4,297, so at €5,172 per m² this home is priced on the high side, but not unreasonably so given its features.
De Hoef III en IV is a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with a mix of ages. It has a strong urban feel but remains peaceful. One resident describes it as "very nice and quiet." The area has good amenities within walking distance, including supermarkets, schools, and a park. Crime is low, with 129 incidents reported.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes commuting to nearby cities like Amsterdam or Haarlem feasible, though not within walking distance for a daily commute.
The home has energy label B, which is efficient. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label B, and 20% have A or better. A B label means relatively low energy costs compared to older homes, though not as low as the most modern ones.
Yes, there are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets locatie de Hoef and An Nasr. For secondary education, PCC Fabritius and OSG Willem Blaeu are about a ten-minute walk away. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
Currently, there are 8 homes for sale in De Hoef III en IV, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €530,000. The average price per m² is €4,297. This home is one of the more expensive options, but its corner position and garden set it apart.
5 homes in the neighbourhood De Hoef III en IV