A terraced house in 't Rak-Zuid
This terraced house on the Postiljonstraat sits in 't Rak-Zuid, a residential area in Alkmaar that was built in the 1980s. The street is described as a quiet road, and the home itself dates from 1983. With an asking price of €400,000, the price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €488,281. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,416, while this home is listed at €3,738 per square metre. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Alkmaar], this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
The agent lists a living area of 107 m², while the BAG registration records 103 m². The plot is 113 m² according to both sources. The home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors, with a volume of 364 m³. There is a back garden of 46 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The property is freehold, has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate.
Life in 't Rak-Zuid
Residents of the wider district, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident says: "All facilities in the neighbourhood, nice neighbours, only shame about the youth causing unrest." Another notes: "It's every man for himself, no cleaning up, just making a mess." A third, who has lived there for 43 years, reflects: "It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice." These reviews describe the district as a whole, not just 't Rak-Zuid. The neighbourhood itself has about 3,650 residents, and most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. For more on the area, see [the 't Rak-Zuid neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter and RKBS de Burijn are both within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk 't Rak is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Acdapha Apotheek de Mare is a ten-minute walk. Bus line 2 stops at Alkmaar, Looierstraat on your doorstep, and Alkmaar Noord train station is about 1.8 km away. The municipality of Alkmaar offers further amenities, as described on [the municipality of Alkmaar] page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €422,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 66%, from €254,000 in 2020 to €422,000 in 2025. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Demonie Makelaardij.
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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 Postiljonstraat 13, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 5% below the WOZ value of €422,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is a reference for property tax, not a direct market price, but it does give an indication of how the price relates to the official valuation.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 107 m², while the BAG registration records 103 m². The plot is 113 m². There is a back garden of 46 m² facing west, accessible via the back alley, and a front garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is relatively energy-efficient, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact energy costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, but the risk level is still indicated as low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the foundation conditions in the area.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 600 metres away, followed by Lidl and Dekamarkt within 700 metres. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter and RKBS de Burijn are both about 340 metres away. There is also a secondary school, Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar, at about 800 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 2 stops at Alkmaar, Looierstraat, about 180 metres from the home, and also at Alkmaar, Weverstraat and Alkmaar, Laan van Brussel. The nearest train station is Alkmaar Noord, about 1.8 km away. This gives you options for getting around the region.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 7.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident mentions that all facilities are nearby and neighbours are nice, but notes some unrest caused by youth. Another says it used to be a cosy neighbourhood but now feels less communal. These reviews reflect the district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 66% between 2020 and 2025, from €254,000 to €422,000. This shows a significant increase in the municipal valuation over that period. The current WOZ value, set on 1 January 2025, is €422,000, which is above the asking price.
