Schermereiland en Omval, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis 1926 terraced house on Oudorperdijkje brings a bit of history to your doorstep. With 106 m² of living space and a 113 m² plot, it's a compact but complete home in a lively part of town. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient, though you'll want to keep an eye on heating costs in winter. At €375,000, the asking price sits 39% below the neighbourhood average of €613,917, a keen entry point compared to other terraced houses in Alkmaar.
The neighbourhood Schermereiland en Omval is a densely built urban area with around 1,800 residents. It's a mix of singles and families, with a high proportion of one-person households. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, the address density is 2,857 per km², so you're never far from the buzz. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the CBS figures show a fairly balanced age spread, with many residents between 25 and 65.
For your daily bread, you've got a SPAR just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: the RK Basisschool Matthias is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare Basisschool De Zes Wielen is a ten-minute stroll. The municipality Alkmaar offers plenty of green space, the nearest park is 700 m away, and a restaurant is just 1 km from home.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van der Borden Vastgoedprofessionals - Alkmaar.
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Oudorperdijkje 31, Alkmaar
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About Oudorperdijkje 31, Alkmaar
The asking price of €375,000 is 39% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood (€613,917) and also well under the median of €598,500. Given that similar homes in the area sell for an average of €540,716, this listing is priced keenly. However, the house is from 1926 and has an energy label C, so factor in potential maintenance and energy costs.
Schermereiland en Omval is a densely populated urban area with 1,800 residents. It has a mix of singles and families, with many one-person households. The address density is high (2,857 per km²), so it's lively. The area has a good spread of ages, with most residents between 25 and 65. There are no resident reviews available, but CBS data shows a typical urban profile.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes commuting to nearby cities feasible, though you'll need a bike or car for the last leg.
You have a SPAR at 549 m and an Albert Heijn at 576 m, both within a five-minute walk. An Aldi is 769 m away, and an Ekoplaza is 847 m. So daily groceries are very convenient on foot.
The nearest school is the RK Basisschool Matthias (644 m), followed by Openbare Basisschool De Zes Wielen (823 m). For secondary education, the Heliomare College Alkmaar is 563 m away. All are within a comfortable walking distance for children.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the home is reasonably well-insulated but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, but improvements like double glazing or better insulation could lower costs further.
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