A terraced house in 't Rak-Noord
This terraced house on Gaffelstraat 21 sits in 't Rak-Noord, a neighbourhood in Alkmaar where homes from the 1970s and 1980s dominate. The last known asking price of €375,000 was on the high side compared to the average of €366,136 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood, though it matched the median price exactly. With a living area of 96 m² according to the BAG registration, the price per square metre came to €3,906. For context, [terraced houses in Alkmaar](</koopwoningen/alkmaar/tussenwoningen/>) give you a sense of what similar homes are asking elsewhere in the municipality. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
The home itself
The house was built in 1982 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The plot measures 125 m² according to the BAG registration. The listing did not provide further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, or about any outdoor space or installations.
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. And that the youth don't clean up their mess, so very unhygienic in the neighbourhood. Cleaning up a bit works wonders." Another resident is less positive: "It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess, not looking out for each other or taking each other into consideration." The neighbourhood counts around 2,990 inhabitants, with 41% living alone. These reviews describe the district rather than this specific street, so your own impression may differ. For more on [the 't Rak-Noord neighbourhood](</buurt/t-rak-noord-alkmaar/>), you can read the full profile.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Lidl and Jumbo are both just around the corner, with the Vomar a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool Liereland is a five-minute walk, and Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is also within walking distance for secondary education. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk 't Rak, is a ten-minute walk, and Acdapha Apotheek Daalmeer is just around the corner. Bus stop Alkmaar, Eggestraat is just around the corner with lines 4, 5, 6 and N50, and Alkmaar Noord station is about 2.5 km away. [The municipality of Alkmaar](</gemeente/alkmaar/>) offers more on the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €337,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sat 11% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 86%, from €181,000 to €337,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered only via ECHT Makelaars & Taxateurs.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Gaffelstraat 21, Alkmaar
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value was €337,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €375,000 was 11% above that value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the difference simply reflects what the seller is asking relative to that official figure.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public area-level data. The soil consists of clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not say anything definitive about the foundation of this particular house.
How noisy is it at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 20 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and give an indication of the sound environment.
What are the flood risks for this location?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and the flood risk is also medium for both the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is low at present but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the climate impact atlas, not a guarantee for this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl is about 838 metres away and the Jumbo about 884 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. The Vomar is at roughly 1.1 km. There are 28 supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are within walking distance?
Openbare Basisschool Liereland is about 552 metres away, a five-minute walk. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool 't Baeken is at roughly 709 metres, and DURF at about 790 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is around 821 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Eggestraat at about 255 metres, with lines 4, 5, 6 and N50. Alkmaar Noord train station is about 2.5 km away. The stop Alkmaar, Faktorij is at roughly 370 metres and Alkmaar, Ardennenstraat at about 524 metres, all serving the same lines.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average of 7.2 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident mentions all facilities being nearby and nice neighbours, but notes youth causing unrest and mess. Another resident describes a lack of consideration among people. These reviews describe the district, not this specific street.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 86%, from €181,000 to €337,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022 when it went from €184,000 to €250,000.
