A pre-war end-of-terrace house in Alkmaar
This 1939 end-of-terrace house sits on Jan van Scorelkade in the Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier neighbourhood, part of the West district of Alkmaar. It is a home with character from the pre-war era, with an energy label D. The asking price of €575,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the average asking price for end-of-terrace houses in Alkmaar sits at €489,556, which puts this home 17% above that figure.
The home itself
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors, with a volume of 384 cubic metres. The living area is 106 square metres, matching the BAG registration figure. The plot measures 125 square metres. The price per square metre comes to €5,425 based on the agent's listing.
Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier
Residents of the West district give their surroundings an average score of 7.55, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood where nobody bothers each other", while another says "my neighbourhood is very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood". A third resident mentions a cosy flat, though notes the one next door is less safe. The district has around 1,955 inhabitants, with 53% living alone. For more on the area, see the Bergerhof en Blaeustraatkwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The AH to go is on your doorstep, with Vomar a couple of streets away and Jumbo a five-minute walk. Primary schools De Rank and Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets are both just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Bergerhoef, a ten-minute walk, and Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga is a couple of streets away. Alkmaar station is a five-minute walk, with bus line 350 stopping nearby and many more lines at Alkmaar Station. The hospital, Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep locatie Alkmaar, is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €552,000, and the asking price sits 4% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 36%, from €405,000 to €552,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Broekman Makelaars Heerhugowaard.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Jan van Scorelkade 8, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €552,000. The asking price of €575,000 sits 4% above that figure. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it rose 36% between 2020 and 2025, from €405,000 to €552,000.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €575,000 is 17% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €489,556. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,259, while this home is listed at €5,425 per square metre. The price verdict is that this home is on the high side.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors. The volume is 384 cubic metres. The living area is 106 square metres, which matches the BAG registration figure, and the plot measures 125 square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes. The house was built in 1939, which is a fact about its age, not a judgement on its condition.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the West district give their surroundings an average score of 7.55, based on three reviews. One resident calls it "a quiet, pleasant neighbourhood where nobody bothers each other", while another says "my neighbourhood is very nice and quiet, things happen sometimes but that happens in every neighbourhood". A third resident mentions a cosy flat but notes the one next door is less safe.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 39 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. The home was built in 1939 on clay soil, and the area is a KCAF attention zone where 90% of properties were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while flood risk is currently low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is rated medium for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
What amenities are nearby?
The AH to go is within 214 metres, Vomar within 635 metres and Jumbo within 811 metres. Primary schools De Rank and Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets are both within 348 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Bergerhoef at 902 metres, and Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga is at 772 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Alkmaar train station is 309 metres away, about a five-minute walk. Bus line 350 stops at Alkmaar, Station, 375 metres away, and many more lines serve Alkmaar Station at 409 metres. Bus line 166 stops at Alkmaar, Bergerweg, 459 metres away.
