A family home in Huiswaard-2-West
Lekerwaard 129 is a terraced house in Huiswaard-2-West, a residential area in Alkmaar where the streets are quiet and the pace of life feels easy. The home was built in 1976 and has an energy label C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. With a floor area of 139 m² according to the agent, this home is 31% larger than the neighbourhood average of 106 m². The asking price is €499,000, and for context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €406,950, with 20 homes currently for sale. If you are looking at terraced houses in Alkmaar, this one stands out for its size.
Inside the home
This is a spacious family home with seven rooms, including six bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 491 m³, giving plenty of room for a growing household. The garden is a back garden of 66 m² with a front garden, and the back garden faces southwest and is accessible via the back alley. The home is fully owned, so there is no leasehold to worry about. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. The living area is listed as 139 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m², a difference that is simply noted here without further explanation.
Life in Huiswaard-2-West
Residents of the district of Huiswaard give their living environment an average score of 8.17 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It is a beautiful, clean, liveable neighbourhood where many national and international people live. It is cosy with many amenities such as education and community centres." Another adds: "It is a neat and easily accessible neighbourhood." A third resident notes: "There are a lot of old people living here, in this row only two families where everyone is under 60. That is often quite boring, but it is central. It's about ten minutes by bike to the city centre and it's a five-minute walk to the station, which is very nice." The neighbourhood has about 2,295 residents, and 24% of them are 65 or older, which matches the resident's observation. With 86% of the homes being owner-occupied, this is a stable, established area. For a closer look at the area, you can explore the Huiswaard-2-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with another Jumbo and an Aldi a couple of streets away. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Regenboog is on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool Jules Verne is just around the corner. Secondary options include Vonk Alkmaar and CSG Jan Arentsz. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Huiswaard, and the pharmacy Acdapha Apotheek Huiswaard is even closer. For public transport, bus stop Alkmaar, Tochtwaard is on your doorstep with line 2, and Alkmaar Noord train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Alkmaar offers a range of services and facilities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €492,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this WOZ value, which is a small difference. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 54%, from €320,000 to €492,000, reflecting the strong price growth in this area. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road traffic, rail traffic and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with a soil type of sand. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but the indication for 2050 is medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Tromp Garantiemakelaars and listings on Funda and Huispedia. The agent is Tromp Garantiemakelaars.
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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 Lekerwaard 129, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €499,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €492,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is very close to the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the market value, but it gives an indication of how the price relates to the official valuation. The difference is small, so the price is in line with what the municipality considers the home worth.
What is the layout of this home?
This is a terraced house with seven rooms, including six bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 139 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 131 m². The home has a back garden of 66 m² facing southwest, accessible via the back alley, and a front garden. The total volume is 491 m³, which gives a spacious feel.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C, which is a mid-range label. This means you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, according to the agent. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. These features help keep the home comfortable, but the label C indicates that energy costs will not be as low as with a more efficient label.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, and the soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The low risk means that, according to the available data, foundation issues are not a major concern in this area. However, this does not replace a structural survey if you are considering buying the home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, all measured in the reference years 2022 and 2023. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the home itself. The levels are within the legal limits, so noise is not expected to be a significant issue.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The nearest Jumbo is at 360 metres, which is just around the corner, and another Jumbo is at 450 metres. An Aldi is at 1,018 metres, and an Albert Heijn is at 1,242 metres. There is also an AH to go at 1,258 metres, which is handy for quick purchases. With 31 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of choice.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool De Regenboog is at 253 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Jules Verne is at 339 metres. For secondary education, Vonk Alkmaar is at 355 metres, and CSG Jan Arentsz for vmbo, havo and vwo is at 513 metres. There is also a special education school, De Stip, at 624 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Alkmaar, Tochtwaard, at 109 metres, served by line 2. There are also stops at Alkmaar, Rekerdijk (283 metres) and Alkmaar, Muiderwaard (342 metres), all on the same line. The nearest train station is Alkmaar Noord, at 612 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around without a car.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Huiswaard give their living environment an average score of 8.17 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a beautiful, clean, liveable neighbourhood" with many amenities. Another notes it is "neat and easily accessible." A third resident mentions that many older people live there, but appreciates the central location, being ten minutes by bike to the city centre and a five-minute walk to the station.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 54%, from €320,000 to €492,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €360,000 to €419,000. In 2024, the value dipped slightly to €463,000, but it recovered to €492,000 in 2025. This shows a strong upward trend in property values in this area.
