Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1995 townhouse on the Oudegracht sits right in the heart of Alkmaar, with the canals and historic streets just outside your door. At 158 m² it's a generous home, and with an A energy label it's efficient too. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €463,444, but you're paying for a home that's 68% larger than the typical property in the area. For context, terraced houses in Alkmaar vary widely in size and price.
Binnenstad-Oost is the historic core of Alkmaar, with a very high density of addresses (4,092 per km²) and a strong urban feel. It's a mix of ages: many singles (1,065 one-person households) and a fair number of families with children (340). The area has no resident reviews in the data, but the figures speak for themselves, it's a bustling, central spot. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost is known for its canals, shops and restaurants.
For your morning bread, SPAR is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Sint Adelbertusschool and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar offers a full range of amenities, from museums to markets.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Broekman Makelaars Alkmaar-Zuid.
Details of this home
Oudegracht 70, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
31 within 5 km
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About Oudegracht 70, Alkmaar
The asking price is 40% above the neighbourhood average of €463,444, but this home is also 68% larger than the typical property in Binnenstad-Oost (158 m² vs 94 m²). With an A energy label and a 1995 build, it's a modern, efficient home in a prime central location. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value space and efficiency in the historic centre.
Binnenstad-Oost is the historic heart of Alkmaar, very densely built-up with a lively, urban atmosphere. It's home to many singles and also families with children. The area has a high number of amenities within walking distance, including shops, restaurants and schools. Crime figures are relatively high (352 total offences), which is typical for a city centre.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride. From there you can reach Amsterdam in around 40 minutes.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Sint Adelbertusschool (238 m), Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort (393 m) and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Matthias (557 m). For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is 448 m away and PCC Oosterhout is 814 m away.
SPAR is just 318 m away, Ekoplaza at 429 m, and another SPAR at 437 m. Jumbo and Aldi are a bit further at 712 m and 760 m respectively. So daily groceries are very convenient.
The plot size is 79 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost