A quiet spot in 't Rak-Noord
Gaffelstraat 13 is a terraced house from 1982, sitting on a quiet road in a residential area of Alkmaar's 't Rak-Noord neighbourhood. The asking price is €389,000. For context, the average asking price for a home in the neighbourhood is around €392,000, and the price per square metre comes to €3,442 based on the agent's listing. If you're looking at [terraced houses in Alkmaar], this one sits in a part of town where most homes were built between 1970 and 1990.
Inside the home
The agent describes a three-storey house with seven rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m². The plot measures 125 m² according to both sources. There's a garden at the back (37 m²) facing southwest, reachable via the back alley, plus a front garden. The house has roof insulation, HR+ glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The ground lease is municipal property, with the canon paid off until 13 December 2034.
Life in 't Rak-Noord
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest." Another, who has lived there for 43 years, reflects: "It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice." A third resident notes: "It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,955 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just this street. For a closer look at [the 't Rak-Noord neighbourhood], the figures paint a picture of a settled community.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. The Lidl and Jumbo are both just around the corner, with a Vomar a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Liereland is a five-minute walk, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk 't Rak, and the pharmacy, Acdapha Apotheek Daalmeer, is just around the corner. Bus stops at Alkmaar, Eggestraat and Alkmaar, Faktorij are within a short walk, served by lines 4, 5, 6 and N50. Alkmaar Noord train station is about 2.5 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Alkmaar].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €392,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 101%, from €195,000 in 2020 to €392,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and flood risk are both indicated as medium, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Zicht Makelaars B.V. (NVM).
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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 Gaffelstraat 13, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €389,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €392,000, 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 101%, from €195,000 in 2020 to €392,000 in 2025. This comparison is factual and does not imply whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has seven rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 99 m². The plot is 125 m². There is a garden at the back (37 m²) facing southwest, reachable via the back alley, plus a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The agent notes that the house has roof insulation, HR+ glazing and wall insulation, and a central heating boiler. These features are stated separately from the label and do not change the label's meaning.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 20 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Lidl and Jumbo, both about 870 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. A Vomar is about 1.1 km away. There are 29 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool Liereland is about 535 metres away, a five-minute walk. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken is about 675 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is about 785 metres away. There are 68 schools within 5 km.
How is public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Eggestraat, about 232 metres away, served by lines 4, 5, 6 and N50. Another stop, Alkmaar, Faktorij, is about 335 metres away with the same lines. Alkmaar Noord train station is about 2.5 km away. No travel times or destinations are stated.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest." Another notes: "It's every man for himself, no cleaning up." These reviews describe the district, not just this street.
What is the ground lease situation for this property?
The property is on municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 13 December 2034. This means the ground lease has been settled for that period. After that date, the situation may change, but no further details are provided in the listing.
