A canal-side home in the heart of Alkmaar
This terraced house sits right on the Oudegracht, one of Alkmaar's oldest canals, in the Binnenstad-West neighbourhood. With the water literally on your doorstep and the centre around the corner, this is city living at its most atmospheric. The asking price of €550,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price of €441,212 for terraced houses in Alkmaar, which is 25% above the neighbourhood average.
A home with history and a roof terrace
Built in 1850, this house spans three floors and offers 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 89 m², while the BAG registration states 94 m². The plot is 52 m² according to both sources. A roof terrace is present, and the property is in full ownership. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Living in Binnenstad-West
Binnenstad-West is the historic heart of Alkmaar, where canals, narrow streets and centuries-old buildings set the tone. It is a lively area with a mix of residents, from students to families and older people. Residents of the municipality of Alkmaar give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 44 reviews. One resident describes the area as "Nare buurt", mentioning distrust between residents, noise nuisance day and night, and street litter. Another says "It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess, not looking out for each other or taking each other into consideration." A third resident notes it feels "Unsafe in the evenings". These are the views of a small number of residents, so they may not reflect everyone's experience. The neighbourhood has 3,020 inhabitants, of whom 63% live alone. For more on the area, see the Binnenstad-West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Sint Adelbertusschool is on your doorstep, and the Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, a five-minute walk away, and the Alphega Apotheek De Bever is a couple of streets further. The Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep location Alkmaar is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Alkmaar, Metiusgracht is a couple of streets away, served by lines 8, 9, 163 and 167. Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Alkmaar offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Alkmaar.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €435,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 26% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €290,000 to €435,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, as the home was built before 1970 (1850) and 94% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. The climate risk indications for the area are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. 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 LEYGRAF 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 Oudegracht 199, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 26% above the WOZ value of €435,000 (reference date 1 January 2025). The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 25% above the average asking price for terraced houses in the municipality, which is €441,212.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The living area is listed as 89 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration states 94 m². The plot is 52 m². There is a roof terrace, and the property is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the home has roof insulation and largely double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact, not a judgement on the condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970 (in 1850) and that 94% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Noise from rail traffic is 32 dB Lden and from air traffic 37 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the climate risk for this location?
The climate risk indications for the area are: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an assessment of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Ekoplaza supermarket is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. The Sint Adelbertusschool is on your doorstep, and the Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nassaulaan, a five-minute walk away, and the Alphega Apotheek De Bever is a couple of streets further.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop Alkmaar, Metiusgracht is a couple of streets away, served by lines 8, 9, 163 and 167. Alkmaar train station is a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to get around without a car.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Binnenstad-West is the historic centre of Alkmaar, with canals and old buildings. It has 3,020 inhabitants, of whom 63% live alone. Residents of the municipality of Alkmaar give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on 44 reviews. Some reviews mention noise and litter, while others are more positive. It is a lively area with a mix of people.
Is the house listed with multiple agents?
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including LEYGRAF Makelaars. This means you can find the listing on more than one platform.
