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De Mare, Alkmaar
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Voornestraat sits in a neighbourhood that has seen better days, according to some long-term residents. With an energy label A and 101 m² of living space, it's a practical home in a lively part of Alkmaar. The asking price of €415,000 is 18% above the neighbourhood average of €351,143, which puts it on the high side compared to other terraced houses in Alkmaar.
De Mare has 2,430 residents and a mix of opinions. One resident who has lived here for 43 years says: "It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice." Another notes: "Scandalously deteriorated in the 40 years I've lived here." But a third gives it 8.63 out of 10: "Pleasant neighbourhood to live in, often rubbish is dumped, people think that bulky waste is collected every day. Furthermore, occasionally some loitering youths by the bridges but I haven't been bothered by that yet. Schools within walking distance, and plenty of green spaces." Based on three reviews, the average score is 6.88. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses (2,337 per km²), making it strongly urban. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1990, and 23% are owner-occupied. For more context, see neighbourhood De Mare.
For your groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, with Lidl and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools are within walking distance: RKBS de Burijn is a five-minute walk, and the 1e Montessorischool Alkmaar is also close by. For secondary education, Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is a five-minute walk. Green spaces are on your doorstep, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. The municipality Alkmaar offers a range of amenities, including a restaurant within a couple of streets and a library a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including De Best van Staveren Makelaars.
Details of this home
Voornestraat 11, Alkmaar
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Have lived here for 43 years. Since the completion. It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice. I'm from Amsterdam and I'm not used to this. Here it's every man for himself and God for us all.
Auto-translated to English by AIScandalously deteriorated in the 40 years I've lived here.
Auto-translated to English by AIPleasant neighbourhood to live in, often rubbish is dumped, people think that bulky waste is collected every day. Furthermore, occasionally some loitering youths by the bridges but I haven't been bothered by that yet. Schools within walking distance, and plenty of green spaces.
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Data from De Mare
33 within 5 km
74 within 5 km
About Voornestraat 11, Alkmaar
The asking price of €415,000 is 18% above the average asking price in De Mare (€351,143) and above the median of €350,000. Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €367,625, so this listing is on the high side. However, the home has an energy label A and a floor area of 101 m², which is larger than the neighbourhood average of 82 m².
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. In De Mare, 37.5% of homes have label A and another 37.5% have label B, so this home is among the more efficient ones. You can expect relatively low heating costs.
De Mare is a strongly urban neighbourhood with a mix of opinions. Some long-term residents feel it has deteriorated, while others find it pleasant with good schools and green spaces. The average review score is 6.88 out of 10. There are occasional issues with rubbish dumping and loitering youths, but many appreciate the nearby amenities.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: RKBS de Burijn (439 m), 1e Montessorischool Alkmaar (465 m), Openbare Basisschool De Sterrenwachter (496 m), and DURF (516 m). For secondary education, Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is 524 m away.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Vomar is 197 m away, Lidl 259 m, Dekamarkt 267 m, and Albert Heijn 311 m. All are within a few minutes' walk.
The listing does not mention a garden. The plot size is 110 m², but that does not necessarily mean there is a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Mare
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