Binnenstad-Oost, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis terraced house on Verdronkenoord sits right in the heart of Alkmaar's historic centre. With its 1920s character and 111 m² of living space, it's a classic city home with a private garden, a rare find in this dense neighbourhood. The asking price of €595,000 is 28% above the average for terraced houses in Alkmaar, so it's on the high side compared to other homes in the area.
Binnenstad-Oost is the lively eastern part of the city centre, with a very high density of addresses, 4,092 per km², making it one of the most urban spots in Alkmaar. The neighbourhood has a young, mixed population: lots of singles and couples, but also families with children. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the area is known for its historic buildings, canals and bustling atmosphere. The neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost has a mix of old and new homes, with 65% built before 1945.
For daily groceries, you have a SPAR just around the corner and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Sint Adelbertusschool is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Kennemerpoort is about ten minutes away. For secondary education, PCC Het Lyceum is also within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Alkmaar offers all the amenities you'd expect from a city centre, from restaurants to cultural venues.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Vlieg Makelaars, Funda and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Verdronkenoord 56, Alkmaar
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
Data from Binnenstad-Oost
31 within 5 km
65 within 5 km
About Verdronkenoord 56, Alkmaar
The asking price is 28% above the average asking price in Binnenstad-Oost (€463,444) and also above the median (€434,750). However, this is a terraced house with a garden in the city centre, which is relatively rare. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,202, so for 111 m² that would be around €577,000, close to the asking price.
The home has energy label D. In the neighbourhood, 62.5% of homes for sale have a better label (A, B or C), so this one is less efficient than average. You can expect higher energy costs compared to a more modern home, but it's not the worst, 17.5% of homes in the area have label D or lower.
Alkmaar train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride. From there you can reach Amsterdam in about 40 minutes.
Binnenstad-Oost is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular with young people and couples, but also has families. The area has a mix of historic and modern homes, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants and cultural venues within walking distance. Crime figures are relatively high (352 total incidents), which is typical for a city centre.
With 111 m² of living space over multiple floors, it likely has at least three bedrooms, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Binnenstad-Oost