Elsakker, Alphen-Chaam
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Valkenakker sits in a peaceful part of Chaam, where the streets are lined with mature trees and the pace of life is unhurried. With 118 m² of living space on a 244 m² plot, it is a compact family home that feels cosy rather than sprawling. The floor area is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 171 m², which is reflected in the asking price of €450,000, keen compared to the median of €629,000 in semi-detached houses in Alphen-Chaam.
Elsakker is a small, quiet neighbourhood on the edge of Chaam. With 775 residents, it has a noticeably older population, 41% are 65 or over, and only 13% are under 15. Most homes are owner-occupied (56%) and predominantly single-family houses (70%). The area feels settled and calm, with few cars and little passing traffic. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on the figures: a place where people tend to stay put, and where life moves at a gentle pace. For more context, see the Elsakker neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, both Lidl and Coop are just around the corner, Lidl, Coop. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Het Beekdal and Roomskatholieke Basisschool De Driesprong. A GP is also a couple of streets away. For secondary school or a library, you would need to travel further, the nearest secondary school is 8.7 km away. The neighbourhood is classified as not urban (address density 463), so you will rely on a car for most trips beyond the village. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Alphen-Chaam.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaars- en Adviesburo Broeders. The details and photos are available on their site and on Funda.
Details of this home
Valkenakker 37, Chaam
Data from Elsakker
Data from Elsakker
2 within 5 km
2 within 5 km
About Valkenakker 37, Chaam
The asking price of €450,000 is below the neighbourhood median of €629,000, but the home is also smaller than average, 118 m² versus 171 m². The price per square metre works out at roughly €3,814, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €3,678 per m². So the price reflects the smaller size and is competitive for what is on offer.
The home has energy label B, which is good, it means the property is reasonably efficient and you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A and 50% have label C, so this home sits comfortably in the middle.
The nearest train station is 13.3 km away, so you would need a car or bus to reach it. This is typical for a village location like Chaam.
Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Het Beekdal (374 m) and Roomskatholieke Basisschool De Driesprong (388 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 8.7 km away, so a daily commute by car or bus is necessary.
Currently, only one home is for sale in Elsakker, and it is this one. In the past year, six homes were sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling price of €690,833 and an average time on the market of 108 days.
Elsakker is a very quiet neighbourhood with only 7 reported crimes in total, a low number for a residential area. It feels safe and peaceful, especially given the older population and low traffic.
You would need to check the photos or contact the agent for details.
6 homes in the district Chaam
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