De Rijp, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis is a home with presence. A two-under-one-roof house from 1865, it stands out in De Rijp for its size and character. With 245 m² of living space on a 320 m² plot, it is a rare offering in the village. The price of €1,095,000 is on the high side, it is the most expensive of the 13 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 87% above the local average asking price of €585,077. For context, that average is based on a mix of homes, but this one is in a different league entirely. If you are looking at semi-detached houses in Alkmaar, this is the top end.
De Rijp is a compact village with 4,270 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied (75%) and the vast majority are single-family houses (92%). It is a quiet, family-oriented place, 700 households have children, and the average household size is 2.3. The village scores a 4 on the urbanity scale, meaning it is not very urban at all, with an address density of 617 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a settled community with a mix of ages, from young families to older residents. The neighbourhood De Rijp is a place where people tend to stay.
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away (just over 4 km), and there are several other supermarkets within a short drive. Schools are close: Basisschool De Tweemaster is just around the corner, and De Balein is a five-minute walk. The village has a restaurant, a library and a child daycare centre all within a few hundred metres. The nearest train station is 11.7 km away, so a car is essential for commuting. The municipality Alkmaar covers a wide area, and De Rijp sits in its northern part, surrounded by polder landscape.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Noort Makelaars, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland. The asking price is €1,095,000.
Details of this home
Rechtestraat 72, De Rijp
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About Rechtestraat 72, De Rijp
The asking price is 87% above the neighbourhood average of €585,077 and is the highest of the 13 homes currently for sale in De Rijp. However, this home is also exceptional: 245 m² of living space is 81% larger than the local average of 135 m², and it is a two-under-one-roof house from 1865 with an energy label B. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the size, age and character relative to other options in the area.
With 245 m² of living space, this home is 81% larger than the neighbourhood average of 135 m². The plot of 320 m² is also generous. Most homes in De Rijp are single-family houses (92%), but few come close to this size. It is a standout property in terms of square metres.
The home has an energy label B, which is good for a house built in 1865. In the neighbourhood, 16.7% of homes have label A and another 16.7% have label B, so this home is in the better-performing half. Label B means relatively low energy costs compared to older, uninsulated homes, though exact running costs depend on usage.
The nearest train station is 11.7 km away. This makes the home car-dependent for commuting by rail.
The closest primary school is Basisschool De Tweemaster at 667 m, followed by De Balein at 786 m. Both are within walking distance. Secondary education is further away, at 10.7 km, so older children would need to travel.
There are 13 homes for sale in De Rijp at the moment. This home is the most expensive of the 13, with prices ranging from €399,000 to €1,095,000. The average asking price is €585,077, and the median is €489,000.
In the most recent data, there were 65 total crimes reported in De Rijp. With 4,270 residents, that is a low crime rate. The village is quiet and family-oriented, with a mix of ages and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Rijp