Binnenstad-West, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Breedstraat sits right in the lively centre of Alkmaar, where the streets buzz with cafés, shops and the famous cheese market. At 41 m² it's compact but efficient, and with energy label A it's also very efficient to run. The asking price of €275,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €394,318, partly because the home is smaller than the typical 76 m² in the area. For context, studios in Alkmaar tend to be priced lower than family homes.
The neighbourhood Binnenstad-West is the historic core of Alkmaar, with narrow streets, canals and a dense urban feel. It's a neighbourhood of mostly pre-war buildings (68%) and many single-person households (63%). The area has a very high address density (4,367 per km²), so you're never far from a café or a shop. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood is known for its lively atmosphere and central location.
For daily groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is a five-minute walk, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring is just beyond that. For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium is also a five-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre, from restaurants to a library and a park.
At the time of writing the home is listed via LEYGRAF Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Breedstraat 37E, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-West
Data from Binnenstad-West
31 within 5 km
67 within 5 km
About Breedstraat 37E, Alkmaar
The asking price of €275,000 is about 30% below the average asking price in Binnenstad-West (€394,318), but the studio is also smaller than the typical home in the area (41 m² vs 76 m²). Given the compact size and central location, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio in this part of Alkmaar.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, about 36% of homes have label A or better, so this studio is above average in terms of efficiency.
Alkmaar train station is about 1 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes and other cities in the region.
You have an Ekoplaza organic supermarket just around the corner (181 m) and a Jumbo a couple of streets away (291 m). There are also several primary schools within a five-minute walk, and the city centre with its restaurants, cafés and the cheese market is literally on your doorstep.
Yes, Binnenstad-West has a high proportion of single-person households (63%), and the average household size is just 1.5 people. The area is lively and urban, with many amenities within walking distance, making it popular with young professionals and students.
At the time of writing, there are 33 homes for sale in Binnenstad-West, with prices ranging from €245,000 to €899,000. Studios and smaller apartments are less common, so this studio is a relatively rare find in the neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-West