Emmakwartier, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Kennemerstraatweg 21M sits in the lively Emmakwartier, a stone's throw from the city centre. At 40 m² it's compact, but with energy label A it's efficient and modern. The asking price of €257,500 is 66% below the neighbourhood average of €766,792, which is keen given the size and location. For context, studios in Alkmaar typically command lower prices than family homes.
The Emmakwartier is a central neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war buildings and modern amenities. It's densely populated (4,195 addresses per km²) and very urban, with many singles and older residents. The area has a high proportion of rental homes, but owner-occupied properties make up 56% of the stock. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics: it's a compact, walkable area with everything close by.
Daily errands are easy here. The Ekoplaza organic supermarket is just around the corner, and Jumbo is a couple of streets away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is on your doorstep, and the Sint Adelbertusschool is a five-minute walk. Secondary school PCC Het Lyceum is also within walking distance. The municipality Alkmaar offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities, from the historic centre to the nearby dunes.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals - Alkmaar and is also available through other channels.
Details of this home
Kennemerstraatweg 21M, Alkmaar
Data from Emmakwartier
Data from Emmakwartier
30 within 5 km
71 within 5 km
About Kennemerstraatweg 21M, Alkmaar
The asking price is 66% below the average asking price in Emmakwartier (€766,792), but that average is skewed by larger family homes. The median asking price is €767,500, and the cheapest listing is €245,000. Given the compact 40 m² size and energy label A, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small studio in a central location.
Emmakwartier is a very urban area with a high density of addresses (4,195 per km²). It has a mix of ages, with many residents over 65 (33%) and a significant number of singles (19%). The area is well-served by amenities: a GP, supermarket, primary and secondary schools, and a train station are all within a short walk.
The train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. Alkmaar station offers connections to Amsterdam, Haarlem, and other cities.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means low energy costs and a good environmental performance. In the neighbourhood, 45.5% of homes have label A, so this studio is above average in terms of efficiency.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, so you can enjoy green space within a few minutes' walk. The area also has a restaurant and a library within 1 km.
Currently there are 12 homes for sale in Emmakwartier, with prices ranging from €245,000 to €1,250,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 32 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Emmakwartier