A bright spot in De Horn-Noord
This terraced house on the Waterhoenstraat sits in De Horn-Noord, a residential area in Alkmaar where the streets are quiet and the park is close by. The home was built in 1983 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a living area of 138 m², it is 30% larger than the neighbourhood average of 106 m². The asking price is €419,000. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can compare with other [terraced houses in Alkmaar].
Inside the home
The house offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 446 m³. Outside, there is a back garden of 49 m² facing southwest, plus a front garden. The property is in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the home is heated with a central heating boiler. The setting is described as being next to a park, on a quiet road, near water and in a residential area.
Life in De Horn-Noord
Residents of the district De Mare, 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 resident, who has lived there for 43 years, notes: "It used to be a cosy, friendly neighbourhood. Now you could lie dead in your house and no one would notice." The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the amenities and some concerns about tidiness and youth. The neighbourhood has about 3,235 inhabitants, and a third of households have children. For more details, you can read about [the De Horn-Noord neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Jumbo, Lidl, Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are all just around the corner, within a few hundred metres. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Vlieger is on your doorstep, and De Lispeltuut is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum De Mare, Huisartsen, a ten-minute walk, and the Acdapha Apotheek Daalmeer pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Alkmaar, Waterhoen is on your doorstep, served by line 2, and Alkmaar Noord train station is about 1.8 km away. The municipality of Alkmaar offers further options for shopping and recreation, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Alkmaar].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €397,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €240,000 to €397,000. 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 the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, the indications for pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, and heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050, again as area-level indications.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Broekman Makelaars Heerhugowaard.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Waterhoenstraat 20, Alkmaar
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €419,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €397,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The difference between asking price and WOZ value is a fact, and what it means for the final sale price depends on the market.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 138 m², and the total volume is 446 m³. There is a back garden of 49 m² facing southwest, plus a front garden. The property is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated with a central heating boiler. The label indicates the energy performance, but the actual 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 at area level. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are available in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 36 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Several supermarkets are within a short walk: Jumbo at about 726 metres, Lidl at 779 metres, Dekamarkt at 785 metres, and Albert Heijn at 787 metres. Vomar is slightly further at 838 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Vlieger is the nearest primary school, at about 210 metres. De Lispeltuut is at 474 metres, and Openbare Vroonermeerschool is also at 474 metres. For secondary education, Stedelijk Dalton College Alkmaar is at 610 metres. All are within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Alkmaar, Waterhoen is on your doorstep, served by line 2. Two other stops, Alkmaar, Gruttostraat and Alkmaar, Albatrosweg, are also on line 2 and within a few hundred metres. Alkmaar Noord train station is about 1.8 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district De Mare give their living environment an average score of 7.2, based on twelve reviews. One resident mentions the good facilities and nice neighbours, but notes unrest caused by youth. Another long-term resident says the neighbourhood has changed over the years. These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not just this specific street.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 65% between 2020 and 2025, from €240,000 to €397,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is a historical fact and does not predict future changes in value.
