Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Verdronkenoord in Alkmaar is a rare find. Built in 1850, it stands out in a street where most homes are terraced or apartments. With 153 m² of living space and a price of €895,000, it is the most expensive of the 36 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. That is 93% above the average asking price of €463,444 in the area, so it is clearly on the high side. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,202, and this home is priced at about €5,850 per m². If you are looking for a detached houses in Alkmaar, this is a distinctive option.
The home is in neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost, the historic heart of Alkmaar. It is a very urban area with 4,092 addresses per km². The neighbourhood has 3,325 residents, mostly singles (1,065 one-person households) and couples without children (560). Families with children number 340. The average household size is 1.7. The population is relatively young: 1,145 people are between 25 and 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the description is based on CBS data. The area has a high proportion of pre-war housing (65% built before 1945) and a mix of energy labels, with 32.5% of homes having label A. Crime figures show 352 total offences, which is something to consider.
For your daily shopping, a SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and another SPAR is similarly close. Ekoplaza for organic groceries is a couple of streets away. For bread and basics, you are well served. Schools are also nearby: Sint Adelbertusschool (primary, 387 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (primary, 513 m) are within a five-minute walk. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is 597 m away. The municipality Alkmaar offers a compact city centre with restaurants, a park, and a library all within easy reach. The train station is 1.6 km away, so about a twenty-minute walk.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Magneet Makelaars. The energy label is G, which means high heating costs are to be expected. The property is a detached house from 1850, so it has character but also likely requires maintenance. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Verdronkenoord 93, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
30 within 5 km
64 within 5 km
About Verdronkenoord 93, Alkmaar
The asking price is 93% above the neighbourhood average of €463,444, making it the most expensive home currently for sale in Binnenstad-Oost. However, it is also 63% larger than the average home in the area (153 m² vs 94 m²). The price per m² is about €5,850, compared to the neighbourhood average of €5,202. So you are paying a premium for the size and the detached character, which is rare in this historic centre.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and heating costs will be high. In the neighbourhood, 32.5% of homes have label A, 22.5% label B, and 20% label C. Only 17.5% have label D or lower. So this home is among the least efficient in the area. You would need to invest in insulation, double glazing, or a new heating system to improve it.
Binnenstad-Oost is very central. A SPAR supermarket is 304 m away, and Ekoplaza is 374 m. There are several primary schools within walking distance, like Sint Adelbertusschool (387 m) and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (513 m). Restaurants are just 0.1 km away, and a park is 0.3 km. The train station is 1.6 km, so about a 20-minute walk. The area is very urban with a high density of addresses.
The home was built in 1850, so it is over 170 years old. It is a detached house, which is unusual in the city centre where most properties are terraced or apartments. The plot is 115 m². Given its age, it likely has original features but also may need modernisation. The listing does not mention any renovations, so you should assume it is in original condition.
With 153 m² of living space, this home is 63% larger than the average home in Binnenstad-Oost, which is 94 m². The plot of 115 m² is also generous for the centre. Most homes in the neighbourhood are smaller, so this offers more space than typical.
The CBS data records 352 total offences in the neighbourhood. This is a relatively high number, but it reflects the busy city centre with many shops, restaurants, and nightlife. The area is very urban (address density 4,092 per km²), so some level of crime is expected. You may want to consider this if security is a priority.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost
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