Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Laat puts you right in the middle of the city's energy. At 39 m² it's compact, but the high ceilings and large windows give it a light, airy feel. The building dates from 1908 and has energy label D, so heating costs are something to factor in. At €235,000 it's the cheapest home currently for sale in the neighbourhood, a full 49% below the average asking price of €463,444. That makes it a notably keen entry point into the market, especially when you compare it with other studios in Alkmaar.
The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost is the historic core of Alkmaar, with a dense, lively streetscape. It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone, the average household size is just 1.7. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood itself scores high on urbanity (the address density is over 4,000 per km²). You'll find a mix of shops, cafés and restaurants within a few minutes' walk, and the famous cheese market is just around the corner.
For daily groceries, Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and SPAR and Jumbo are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Sint Adelbertusschool is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is a couple of streets further. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar has a compact centre, so most amenities, from the library to the park, are within a ten-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed via ECHT Makelaars & Taxateurs and is also available through other channels.
Details of this home
Laat 117E, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
29 within 5 km
68 within 5 km
About Laat 117E, Alkmaar
At €235,000 this is the cheapest home for sale in Binnenstad-Oost right now, and it's 49% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €463,444. However, the floor area is 39 m², which is 59% smaller than the average of 94 m². So the price reflects the compact size. Compared with other studios in Alkmaar, it's priced keenly.
The energy label is D. In Binnenstad-Oost, 17.5% of homes have a label D or lower, while 62.5% have A or B. Label D means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs than a modern home. The building dates from 1908, which is typical for this area, 65% of homes were built before 1945.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. The station has direct connections to Amsterdam, Haarlem and other cities.
You have Ekoplaza organic supermarket just around the corner (290 m), and SPAR and Jumbo within a five-minute walk. Restaurants are on your doorstep (0.1 km). The city centre with its many shops, cafés and the cheese market is literally a few minutes away.
Binnenstad-Oost is popular with young professionals and singles, the average household size is 1.7 and the largest age group is 25-45. The compact studio at a relatively low price could be an accessible entry into the Alkmaar housing market, though the energy label D means ongoing costs may be higher than in a newer home.
There are currently 36 homes for sale in Binnenstad-Oost, with prices ranging from €235,000 to €895,000. The average asking price is €463,444 and the median is €434,750. Last year 83 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 39 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost
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