A studio in the heart of Alkmaar
This ground-floor studio on Schoutenstraat 2A sits in Binnenstad-West, the lively heart of Alkmaar. Built in 1900, it is a piece of the old town with a modern twist. The asking price of €275,000 is 44% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €494,914, which makes it a keen entry point into the city centre. For comparison, studios in Alkmaar typically go for less than larger homes, but this one holds its own.
The home itself
According to the agent, this studio has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed as 52 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 43 m². The home has cavity wall insulation and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €172.35. The setting is described as sheltered yet right in the centre, which suits a compact city home.
Binnenstad-West
Residents of the district Centrum, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.92, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one." Another adds: "All shops are nearby, possibility to walk to the train station, nice neighbours." The area is home to about 3,020 people, with a high share of single-person households at 63%. It is a place where the old and new mix, as one resident notes: "Woon er al sinds 2018.. hele nieuwe aanwas aan inwoners." For more on the Binnenstad-West neighbourhood, the picture is one of a compact, sociable urban pocket.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, with Jumbo just around the corner and SPAR a couple of streets away. For schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort are both within a five-minute walk. The GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, and the pharmacy, Alphega Apotheek Kruisinga, are also close by. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Nassaulaan (lines 8, 9, 163, 167) and Kanaalkade (lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50, N60) are just around the corner, and Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Alkmaar offers all this within a compact radius.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €259,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 6% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 18%, from €220,000 to €259,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the pre-1970 construction. Noise from road traffic is 45 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Broekman Makelaars Alkmaar-Zuid.
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The 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.
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About Schoutenstraat 2A, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €259,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 18%, from €220,000 in 2020 to €259,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this ground-floor studio has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom, and 1 bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed as 52 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 43 m². The home has cavity wall insulation and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €172.35. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance and insurance, but the specific coverage is not detailed in the listing. The home is offered in full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. This is because the building dates from 1900, before 1970, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Noise levels at this address are below the Dutch standards. Road traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, railway noise is 34 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, all measured in recent years. These are area-level indications and do not reflect a specific measurement inside the home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. However, the risk of pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is elevated. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Ekoplaza, just 189 metres away, followed by Jumbo at 234 metres and SPAR at 459 metres. An Aldi is also within walking distance at 574 metres. This means you have several options for daily groceries within a short stroll.
How close is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Kring, at 419 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is at 441 metres. For secondary education, Murmellius Gymnasium is at 479 metres. All are within a five to ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stops at Nassaulaan (lines 8, 9, 163, 167) and Kanaalkade (lines 4, 10, 123, 129, 160, 162, 350, N50, N60) are both within 350 metres. Alkmaar train station is 718 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you good access to local and regional transport.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Residents of the district Centrum, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 8.92, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "typical Alkmaar feels like city and village in one," while another notes that all shops are nearby and the train station is walkable.
