A studio in the heart of Alkmaar
This ground-floor studio on Achterdam sits right in the middle of Alkmaar's historic centre, where the streets are always lively and the canals are never far away. It is a compact home with a big-city feel, listed at €239,000. The average asking price for homes in the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood is €532,850, and the average price per square metre there is €5,093. You can compare it with other studios in Alkmaar to see how it fits into the local market.
The home itself
The studio was built in 1915 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent it has two rooms, one bedroom and one floor, with a living area of 41 m². The BAG registration lists the living area as 40 m², so there is a small difference between the two figures. The home is a ground-floor apartment with full ownership, a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout. There is a homeowners' association fee of €140 per month.
The Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood
Binnenstad-Oost is the kind of neighbourhood where residents describe it as "typical Alkmaar, feels like city and village in one". One resident who has lived there since 2018 talks about a "gezellige volksbuurt" with young families and a steady stream of new residents, saying it is "not too much but nice in the way everyone gets along". Another resident notes that all shops are nearby and you can walk to the train station. These are reviews from the wider district of Centrum, based on three reviews, with an average score of 8.92 out of 10. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,290 residents, and a large share of them live alone. You can read more about the Binnenstad-Oost neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the SPAR is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and an Aldi a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Sint Adelbertusschool, is a ten-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga is a couple of streets away. The hospital Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep locatie Alkmaar is also within walking distance. For public transport, the bus stop Alkmaar, Kanaalkade is just around the corner with lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60, and Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the building dates from before 1970. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, the current flood risk is low and the heat stress risk is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bakker Schoon Makelaardij B.V. on Funda.
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About Achterdam 20A, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €239,000 can be compared with the average asking price of €532,850 for homes in Binnenstad-Oost. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,093, while this studio is listed at €5,829 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 41 m². These figures give a sense of where the home sits in the local market.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, the home has two rooms, one bedroom and one floor, with a living area of 41 m². The BAG registration lists the living area as 40 m². It is a ground-floor apartment with full ownership, a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout. The homeowners' association fee is €140 per month.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there is no official comparison between the asking price and the municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970 (1915) and that 81% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate risk data shows that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR at 67 metres, which is on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is at 272 metres, Aldi at 400 metres, another SPAR at 509 metres and a Jumbo at 548 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping very convenient.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Sint Adelbertusschool at 591 metres, followed by Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort at 654 metres and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias at 764 metres. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is at 815 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Kanaalkade at 276 metres, served by lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50 and N60. Alkmaar train station is at 1,031 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The bus stop Alkmaar, Oudorperdijkje at 407 metres offers additional lines.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the wider district of Centrum give an average score of 8.92 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "typical Alkmaar, feels like city and village in one", while another mentions that all shops are nearby and you can walk to the train station. A third resident talks about a "gezellige volksbuurt" with young families.
