Frans Mentonstraat 4

The asking price of €375,000 is 25% above the average asking price in De Hoef I en II (€301,053). However, this home has 102 m² of living space, which is 46% larger than the neighbourhood average of 70 m². So the higher price per square metre (€3,676) is in line with the extra space. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €341,971, so the price is on the high side but reflects the larger size.

The energy label is E. That means the home is not very energy-efficient compared to modern standards. You can expect higher heating costs than with a label A or B home. In the neighbourhood, 63.6% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area. The house was built in 1960, so insulation and glazing may need attention.

Based on one resident review, the neighbourhood is described as "Cosy 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." So there are some safety concerns, particularly around one specific flat. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 172, but without context it's hard to compare. It's a mixed area with many young adults and singles.

There are several schools within walking distance. PCC Fabritius secondary school is just 239 m away, and Openbare Basisschool Nicolaas Beets primary school is 306 m away. OSG Willem Blaeu secondary school is 474 m away, and obs De Kennemerpoort primary school is 747 m away. So for families with school-age children, there are options close by.

The train station is 1.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to Alkmaar centre or further afield.

Vomar is just 275 m away, so you can walk there in a couple of minutes. Albert Heijn is 436 m away, about a five-minute walk. There's also an AH to go at 895 m and an Aldi at 972 m. So daily groceries are very convenient.