’t Rak-Noord, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Ziederij sits at the end of a dead-end street that opens into a park, a quiet spot with a surprising amount of nature. At 44 m² it's compact, but the energy label B keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €225,000 is 40% below the neighbourhood average, which makes it a keen entry point into Alkmaar's market. For context, studios in Alkmaar vary widely, so this one stands out for its setting.
't Rak-Noord is a neighbourhood that feels more like a village than a city suburb. One resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood in a green environment", the park has sports fields, nature trails, and even horses and sheep. It borders a lake where you can skate in winter and swim in summer. Another resident notes that "many trees are being planted", though they also mention noise from neighbours and local festivals. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.38 out of 10. The area is mostly families (505 households with children) and owner-occupied homes (66%). You can read more about the neighbourhood 't Rak-Noord.
For your morning bread, Lidl, Vomar and Dekamarkt are all just around the corner, within a five-minute walk. A primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken, is on your doorstep, and the Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is a couple of streets away for secondary education. The park is a two-minute walk, and the lake is a short stroll. The centre of Alkmaar is a 20-minute bike ride, and the municipality Alkmaar offers plenty of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via De Best Van Staveren Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Ziederij 30, Alkmaar
Very good · 2 residents
this 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 AIA lot of noise nuisance from neighbours and festivals or funfair in the neighbourhood
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About Ziederij 30, Alkmaar
The asking price of €225,000 is 40% below the average asking price in 't Rak-Noord (€377,250). However, the studio is also 55% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 98 m². Given the compact size and the green, quiet location, the price is keen compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is B, which is efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, all homes have label C or better, so this studio is in line with local standards.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The neighbourhood has public transport lines to the central station and the centre.
Several supermarkets are within a five-minute walk: Lidl (581 m), Vomar (600 m), Dekamarkt (621 m), Albert Heijn (681 m) and Jumbo (725 m). Shopping centre De Mare is 1.5 km away for more extensive shopping.
In the most recent data, 't Rak-Noord recorded 69 total crimes. That's a moderate figure for a neighbourhood of about 2,990 residents. Residents mention noise from neighbours and festivals as a downside, but overall the area is considered quiet and green.
A primary school, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken, is just 75 m away, on your doorstep. The Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar (secondary) is 241 m away, and there are several other primary schools within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood ’t Rak-Noord