5 homes for sale in neighbourhood De Mare, Alkmaar

House prices and market figures De Mare, Alkmaar

The owner-occupied market in De Mare is limited in size, but that does not make the figures any less interesting. Only 23% of the more than 1,500 homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied; the vast majority are rental properties, a large proportion of which are owned by housing associations. Anyone wanting to buy a home here has little choice and must be alert to what becomes available.

The average WOZ value in De Mare is €223,000, which is clearly lower than the district average of €284,000 and well below the Alkmaar average of €342,000. Yet the actual sale prices over the past twelve months are higher: of the 12 homes sold, the average purchase price was €351,000, with a range of €235,000 to €439,000. With an average living area of 81 m², this works out at approximately €4,330 per square metre. The supply mainly consists of smaller single-family homes and apartments from the 1970s. At the top of this page, view the current supply and asking prices for owner-occupied homes in De Mare.

Living in De Mare, Alkmaar

De Mare is a post-war expansion district on the west side of Alkmaar, built in the 1970s. The neighbourhood has a compact, clear-cut character with straight streets, porch flats and terraced houses in a pattern recognisable in many Dutch urban districts from that period. Green spaces are plentiful: there are park strips, playgrounds and the neighbourhood scores a 7.7 for green space provision in resident reviews. This is confirmed by resident S.h.: "Schools within walking distance, and plenty of green space."

For daily shopping you hardly need to leave the neighbourhood. There are supermarkets within a short cycling distance and along the Dreef and surrounding shopping strips you will find enough for daily use. Accessibility scores highest of all resident categories with a 7.7. By bus you can quickly reach the centre of Alkmaar, which is about two kilometres away. Alkmaar station is reachable by bicycle in about ten minutes and offers direct connections to Amsterdam, Den Helder and Hoorn. For motorists, the A9 is easily accessible via the Bergerweg or the Kennemerstraatweg.

The character of the neighbourhood has changed over the years, and the reviews reflect this. Long-term resident Fienke, who has lived there for over forty years, describes how social cohesion has declined: "It used to be a friendly, sociable neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice." The community score of 5.3 is the lowest of all sub-scores and ties in with this. At the same time, S.h. gives a more positive rating of 8.6 and calls the neighbourhood pleasant, although he also points to occasionally scattered rubbish and loitering youths near the bridges. The safety score of 6.7 and the cleanliness score of 6.3 reflect this mixed picture.

Education scores notably positively, with an 8.0. Primary schools are within walking distance and you do not have to go far for secondary education either. If you have children or are expecting them, you are well sorted in De Mare at any rate. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the neighbourhood main page of De Mare.

If you compare De Mare with neighbouring neighbourhoods in the same district, there are interesting differences. 't Rak-Noord and 't Rak-Zuid are nearby and have a similar post-war character, but have a slightly different housing mix. De Horn-Noord is also an option if you are looking in the same area. For more information on the broader supply in the surrounding district, visit the page for owner-occupied homes in De Mare as a whole.

For whom is buying in De Mare a good choice?

The neighbourhood particularly attracts first-time buyers and singles: single-person households are the largest group with 870 of the more than 1,500 households. The relatively low WOZ value and the presence of smaller homes make De Mare more accessible than many other parts of Alkmaar, although actual sale prices due to scarcity are higher than the WOZ suggests. Anyone considering buying an apartment in De Mare should expect limited supply and act quickly when something becomes available. For families looking for an owner-occupied home with more space and a quieter environment, districts such as Zuid or Oudorp may also be worth considering. More information about municipal housing policy and facilities can be found on the website of the municipality of Alkmaar.

What residents say about De Mare

De Mare receives an average resident score of 6.9 based on 3 reviews. Accessibility and green spaces score best, both with a 7.7. Education even stands out with an 8.0. The community score of 5.3 is the weakest point. Resident S.h. sums it up: "Pleasant neighbourhood to live in, often rubbish is dumped, people think bulky waste is collected every day. Also occasionally some loitering youths near the bridges but I haven't had any trouble with that yet." View all reviews and sub-scores on the page of De Mare.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around De Mare

Buurtje.nl bundles supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and demographic data that you will not find on other platforms. This way you can not only compare a home, but also assess the neighbourhood itself before planning a viewing. View the total supply in the wider district via De Mare, explore adjacent neighbourhoods such as De Horn-Zuid or look at the full supply of owner-occupied homes in Alkmaar for a broader perspective.