A quiet spot in De Horn-Zuid
Kotterstraat 38 is a terraced house from 1979, sitting on a quiet road in a residential part of De Horn-Zuid, Alkmaar. The home has an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. With an asking price of €475,000, this home is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, [terraced houses in Alkmaar]( /koopwoningen/alkmaar/tussenwoningen/ ) give you an idea of what else is available in the municipality.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 123 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 147 m². The plot measures 122 m². There is a garden at the back (31 m²) and a front garden, with a balcony and a parking space. The home has roof and wall insulation, a central heating boiler, and is in full ownership. The agent mentions the home is on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in De Horn-Zuid
De Horn-Zuid is a neighbourhood where residents give an average score of 7.18 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest." Another adds: "Very nice neighbours, good contact. Nice by the water. Only the youth is less." The neighbourhood has around 3,240 residents, and about 71% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on what it's like here, have a look at [the De Horn-Zuid neighbourhood]( /buurt/de-horn-zuid-alkmaar/ ).
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt and Lidl a couple of streets away. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Het Kompas is on your doorstep, and the 1e Montessorischool Alkmaar is just around the corner. The GP at Gezondheidscentrum De Mare and the Acdapha Apotheek de Mare are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Alkmaar, Europaboulevard (lines 5 and 6) are a couple of streets away, and Alkmaar Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Alkmaar]( /gemeente/alkmaar/ ) covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €424,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 88%, from €226,000 to €424,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Best van Staveren Makelaars.
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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 Kotterstraat 38, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €475,000 is 25% above the average asking price in De Horn-Zuid, which is €379,382. It is also the most expensive of the 17 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €3,862, based on the agent's listed living area, which is 9% above the neighbourhood average per square metre.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 123 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 147 m². There is a garden at the back measuring 31 m², a front garden, a balcony, and a parking space. The home is in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €424,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 88%, from €226,000 in 2020 to €424,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The area-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are based on public data at the address level and are indications for the area, not a measurement of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is about 470 metres away, with Dekamarkt and Lidl within 600 metres. For schools, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Het Kompas is about 200 metres away, and the 1e Montessorischool Alkmaar is about 300 metres away. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both around 330 metres from the home.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Europaboulevard, about 365 metres away, served by lines 5 and 6. There are also stops at Laan van Straatsburg (lines 5 and 6) and Vasalisstraat (lines 4 and N50), all within 500 metres. Alkmaar Noord train station is about 930 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in De Horn-Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.18 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest." Another mentions: "Very nice neighbours, good contact. Nice by the water. Only the youth is less." The reviews reflect the neighbourhood as a whole.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an indication based on public data for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
