Rekerbuurt en Ooievaarsnest, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s terrace house on Hoornsekade sits in a lively part of Alkmaar, where the streets have a settled, family feel. With 91 m² of living space and a 99 m² plot, it's a compact but well-proportioned home. At €395,000 it's the cheapest of the eight homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and 20% below the average asking price, a keen entry point for a terraced houses in Alkmaar.
The neighbourhood Rekerbuurt en Ooievaarsnest is a dense urban area with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as a 'quiet neighbourhood for the location', noting that while greenery is limited, it's within a few minutes' drive. Another mentions a 'special neighbourhood mix of young and old', with all facilities, shops, care, available locally. The area is very urban (over 3,500 addresses per km²), with a mix of ages and a high proportion of families with children.
For daily errands, Aldi is just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. Ekoplaza, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: primary schools De Regenboog and De Zes Wielen are a five-minute walk, and secondary school Vonk Alkmaar is about the same distance. The municipality Alkmaar offers a compact city centre with restaurants, a library and a park all within walking distance.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Vlieg Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Hoornsekade 12, Alkmaar
Very good · 2 residents
Decent, few burglaries. I live in the city so fairly little greenery, but enough within a few minutes' drive
Auto-translated to English by AIMix of young and old, older people are now passing away age. All facilities are available in the neighbourhood, shops, care.
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About Hoornsekade 12, Alkmaar
At €395,000 this is the cheapest of the eight homes currently for sale in Rekerbuurt en Ooievaarsnest, and 20% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €491,125. The average sold price in the area is €447,640, so the asking price is on the low side. Given the 91 m² floor area and energy label C, it represents a competitive entry point for a terrace house in Alkmaar.
Rekerbuurt en Ooievaarsnest is a very urban neighbourhood (over 3,500 addresses per km²) with a mix of ages. Residents describe it as quiet for its location, with few burglaries, and note a good mix of young and old. All daily facilities, shops, care, are available within the neighbourhood. The area has a high proportion of families with children and a strong sense of community.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15-20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. Alkmaar station connects to Amsterdam, Haarlem and other cities.
Aldi is just around the corner (231 m), SPAR is a couple of streets away (489 m), and Ekoplaza, Jumbo and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk (649-775 m). So daily grocery shopping is very convenient on foot.
Primary schools De Regenboog and De Zes Wielen are both about a five-minute walk away (681-684 m). Secondary school Vonk Alkmaar is also within walking distance (572 m). There are several other schools within a few kilometres, including Jules Verne primary school and Heliomare College.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could bring it up to a higher label.
The average asking price per m² for homes in this neighbourhood is €4,832, while this home works out at about €4,341 per m², below the local average. In Alkmaar as a whole, terrace houses vary widely, but this is one of the more affordable options currently available.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rekerbuurt en Ooievaarsnest