De Mare, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Europaboulevard in Alkmaar is a compact home in the De Mare neighbourhood. At 43 m², it is a practical space for a single person or a couple. The rent of €652 per month is in line with the market for a studio of this size. For more context, you can compare it with other studios in Alkmaar.
De Mare is a neighbourhood with a mix of residents, including many single-person households and a significant number of older people. Based on three reviews, opinions are divided: one resident says, "Pleasant neighbourhood to live in, often rubbish is dumped, people think that bulky waste is collected every day. Furthermore, occasionally some loitering youths by the bridges but I haven't been bothered by that yet. Schools within walking distance, and plenty of green spaces." Another resident, however, notes a decline over the years: "Scandalously deteriorated in the 40 years I've lived here." The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, with a high address density. For more details, see the neighbourhood of De Mare.
For daily shopping, you have a Lidl just around the corner, with Vomar and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. Schools are also close by: the Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is a five-minute walk, and the 1e Montessorischool Alkmaar is just a bit further. The area is part of the municipality of Alkmaar, which offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
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Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Europaboulevard 553, Alkmaar
The rent of €652 per month for a 43 m² studio in De Mare is in line with the market. Comparable studios in the area typically rent for around this amount, though the exact price depends on the condition and location. The energy label is D, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
The energy label is D. This is an official registration that indicates the energy performance of the home. A D label is average, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
The nearest supermarket is a Lidl at 91 metres, so it is on your doorstep. Vomar is at 101 metres and Dekamarkt at 139 metres, making daily shopping very convenient. Albert Heijn is a bit further at 219 metres.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar (secondary education) is at 260 metres, and the 1e Montessorischool Alkmaar (primary) is at 383 metres. Other primary schools like 't Baeken and DURF are also close by.
The train station is 2.3 kilometres away. This is a reasonable distance, and you can reach it by bike or public transport. The exact travel time depends on your mode of transport.
De Mare is a neighbourhood with a mix of residents, including many single-person households and a significant number of older people. Reviews are mixed: some appreciate the green spaces and schools, while others mention issues like rubbish dumping and loitering youths. The area has a strong urban character.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Have lived here for 43 years. Since the completion. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice. I'm from Amsterdam and I'm not used to this. Here it's every man for himself and God for us all.
Auto-translated to English by AIScandalously deteriorated in the 40 years I've lived here.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant neighbourhood to live in, often rubbish is dumped, people think that bulky waste is collected every day. Furthermore, occasionally some loitering youths by the bridges but I haven't been bothered by that yet. Schools within walking distance, and plenty of green spaces.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €398,964 | €399,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,390 | – |
How residents experience their district
It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess, not looking out for each other or taking each other into consideration.
Auto-translated to English by AIAll facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest. And that the youth don't clean up their mess, so very unhygienic in the neighbourhood. Cleaning up a bit works wonders.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 43 years. Since the completion. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice. I'm from Amsterdam and I'm not used to this. Here it's every man for himself and God for us all.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery nice neighbours, good contact. Nice by the water. Only the youth is less. Breaking things, noise nuisance, drug bags on the ground (while walking the dog), setting off fireworks, teasing the dog, not cleaning up mess. Green a colourful verge with many poisonous plants for animals and people. Many social housing homes very damp, lots of mould, cracks in the walls, not insulated. Drains always blocked.
Auto-translated to English by AIthis neighbourhood is at the end of a dead-end street that opens into a park. the park has sports fields, nature trails, and horses and sheep roam. it borders a lake where you can skate in winter and swim in summer. the centre of Alkmaar is a 20-minute bike ride away. there are plenty of public transport lines to the central station, the centre, and shopping centre de Mare. Shopping centre de Mare is 1.5 km away with many shops for daily groceries but also for extensive shopping. this neighbourhood is the ideal neighbourhood to raise your children
Auto-translated to English by AIScandalously deteriorated in the 40 years I've lived here.
Auto-translated to English by AINot a pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Lots of "special" tenants with mental health care, Brijder Stichting, TBS, alcohol and drug users. I only feel safe when I'm inside my home. The housing association does nothing about the noise and smell nuisance. For 15 years I've regularly had the smell of weed in my home. A mentally disturbed neighbour who makes noise and has threatened me several times, at least one death threat. Cars parked outside the lines, blocking the road to my home. But now the municipality has placed extra concrete bollards, which helps. Neighbours who think the law and rules don't apply to them and then complain about my garden. A noisy, small child upstairs who screams and yells constantly, and is generally unruly, with the mother screaming back. The homes are so poorly soundproofed that I can hear my neighbour sneeze. Unfortunately, I cannot move.
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of noise nuisance from neighbours and festivals or funfair in the neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €412,680 | €377,414 |
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| Sale per m² | €3,962 | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Nare buurt. Veel wantrouwen tussen de bewoners. Veel geluidsoverlast dag en nacht. Veel straatvuil. Mensen zetten vuil naast de ondergrondse afval containers. De angst regeert. Mensen spreken elkaar niet aan op gedrag. Voortuinen vol tegels. De huizen zijn oud en gehorig.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess, not looking out for each other or taking each other into consideration.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnsafe in the evenings
Auto-translated to English by AIAll facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest. And that the youth don't clean up their mess, so very unhygienic in the neighbourhood. Cleaning up a bit works wonders.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 43 years. Since the completion. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice. I'm from Amsterdam and I'm not used to this. Here it's every man for himself and God for us all.
Auto-translated to English by AICosy flat, unfortunately the one next to it is less safe. Improvement is that more attention is paid to safety and conditions around the flat next door.
Auto-translated to English by AIDecent, few burglaries. I live in the city so fairly little greenery, but enough within a few minutes' drive
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €503,582 | €470,206 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,805 | – |
| Rent price | €1,675 p/m | €1,645 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
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