’t Rak-Zuid, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Houtdraaierstraat sits in a part of Alkmaar that feels calm and residential. With 103 m² of living space and an A energy label, it is efficient and well laid out. The price of €2,450 per month is in line with the market for terraced houses in Alkmaar.
't Rak-Zuid is a mixed area with mostly families and owner-occupied homes. Residents have mixed views: one says it is a "nice quiet neighbourhood" with some social contact, but notes that secondary school students cause unrest with drug use in the streets. Another resident describes a less pleasant experience, mentioning noise, smell nuisance, and poor soundproofing. Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.5 out of 10. For more context, see the 't Rak-Zuid neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Vomar is a five-minute walk. Primary schools like Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter and RKBS de Burijn are within a couple of streets away. Secondary schools, including CSG Jan Arentsz, are also nearby. The park is on your doorstep, and the train station is a ten-minute walk. For broader amenities, the municipality of Alkmaar offers plenty.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Haring Expat Housing Services.
Details of this home
Houtdraaierstraat 2, Alkmaar
Satisfactory · 2 residents
Not a pleasant neighbourhood to live in. Lots of "special" tenants with mental health care, Brijder Stichting, TBS, alcohol and drug users. I only feel safe when I'm inside my home. The housing association does nothing about the noise and smell nuisance. For 15 years I've regularly had the smell of weed in my home. A mentally disturbed neighbour who makes noise and has threatened me several times, at least one death threat. Cars parked outside the lines, blocking the road to my home. But now the municipality has placed extra concrete bollards, which helps. Neighbours who think the law and rules don't apply to them and then complain about my garden. A noisy, small child upstairs who screams and yells constantly, and is generally unruly, with the mother screaming back. The homes are so poorly soundproofed that I can hear my neighbour sneeze. Unfortunately, I cannot move.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery self-contained. There is some social contact with some residents. The secondary school students cause unrest because they use drugs or smoke weed during breaks. They do this in the streets around Jan arentz secondary school. The park causes a lot of firework use, which means there is a lot of noise especially at night.
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About Houtdraaierstraat 2, Alkmaar
The price of €2,450 per month is in line with the market for terraced houses in Alkmaar. The home has 103 m² of living space and an A energy label, which keeps running costs lower. The neighbourhood is a mixed residential area with mostly families.
't Rak-Zuid is a residential area with a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes. Residents have mixed reviews: some find it quiet and self-contained, while others report noise and nuisance from neighbours and secondary school students. The area has a park nearby and good access to shops and schools.
The train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride. The neighbourhood is well connected for commuting.
Jumbo is 485 metres away, just around the corner. Vomar is 861 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also other supermarkets within a short distance, including Albert Heijn.
Yes, several schools are within walking distance. Primary schools include Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter (434 m) and RKBS de Burijn (465 m). Secondary schools like CSG Jan Arentsz (465 m) and De Viaan (441 m) are also nearby.
The home has an energy label A, which means it is very efficient. You can expect lower heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels.
The plot size is 114 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden.
6 homes in the municipality Alkmaar
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