Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1876 townhouse on Mosterdsteeg sits in the heart of Alkmaar's old centre, where cobbled streets and canals set the scene. With 140 m² of living space, it is a roomy home for the area, 49% larger than the average in the neighbourhood. At €525,000, the asking price is above the local median of €434,750, which reflects the extra space and the sought-after location. For context, terraced houses in Alkmaar vary widely in price and size.
The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 4,000 addresses per km². It is home to a mix of singles (about a third of households) and people aged 25,45. The area has a high proportion of pre-war buildings, 65% were built before 1945, and energy labels are spread across the board, with a third at A. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood's central character is clear from the data: lots of restaurants, shops and cultural spots within walking distance.
For groceries, SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Aldi are a couple of streets away. Families have several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Sint Adelbertusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort. The municipality Alkmaar provides all the usual city amenities, from a library to a park, all within a short stroll.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via LEYGRAEF Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Mosterdsteeg 16, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
29 within 5 km
68 within 5 km
About Mosterdsteeg 16, Alkmaar
The asking price is about 13% above the neighbourhood median of €434,750, but the house is also 49% larger than the average home in Binnenstad-Oost (94 m²). The price per square metre works out at roughly €3,750, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,202 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space for your money.
The home has energy label C. That is a decent score for a house built in 1876, in fact, 65% of homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945, and many have lower labels. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. It is not as efficient as a modern home, but it is far from the worst.
Very convenient. The nearest supermarket, SPAR, is just 121 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Ekoplaza and Aldi are also within a five-minute walk. For a wider selection, Jumbo is about 629 metres away, a ten-minute walk. You will not need a car for everyday groceries.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Sint Adelbertusschool is 610 metres away (about a ten-minute walk), Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is 698 metres, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias is 708 metres. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is 827 metres away. All are within a comfortable stroll.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km from the house, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. The station connects to Amsterdam, Haarlem and other cities, making it a good option for commuters.
The neighbourhood recorded 352 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a city centre. However, this is typical for a dense urban area with lots of shops and nightlife. The street itself is quiet, and many residents appreciate the central location.
The plot is 62 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden or courtyard.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost
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