Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, Zaanstad
This apartment on Ameland 4H sits in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, a lively part of Zaandam West. The area has a raw, industrial soul, with the scent of chocolate drifting from the local cocoa factories on some days. With a price of €425,000, this home is on the high side compared to other apartments in Zaanstad, but it's a distinctive property.
Built in 1960, this apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 94 m², while the BAG registration records 90 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It's located on the second floor, with full ownership and a monthly HOA fee of €107.16. The setting is described as a quiet road in a residential area.
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes Zaandam as having a "raw, industrial soul" and mentions the daily chocolate scent from local factories. Another appreciates the "cosy neighbourhood" with all amenities nearby. The neighbourhood itself has about 3,080 residents, and the housing stock is a mix of pre-war and post-war homes. For more, see the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt neighbourhood.
Groceries are just around the corner at Dekamarkt, about 200 metres away, with Vomar and Aldi a bit further. For schools, Zaanlands Lyceum is a ten-minute walk, and there are several primary schools within a similar distance. The GP practice van Loenen and pharmacy MC Zaanzorg are both a couple of streets away. Bus line 67 stops on your doorstep at Breedweer, and the train station Koog aan de Zaan is a ten-minute walk. The wider area, the municipality of Zaanstad, offers plenty of options.
The WOZ value as of 1 January 2025 is €410,000, and the asking price is 4% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 494%, from €69,000 to €410,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Prismaat Makelaars Zaanstad.
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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.
About Ameland 4H, Zaandam
The asking price of €425,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €410,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased significantly, from €69,000 in 2020 to €410,000 in 2025, a rise of 494%.
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 94 m², while the BAG registration records 90 m². The home is located on the second floor and has a volume of 311 m³. It is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler.
The WOZ value as of 1 January 2025 is €410,000. Over the past five years, the value has risen by 494%, from €69,000 in 2020 to €410,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data. The asking price is 4% above the current WOZ value.
The address has a road traffic noise level of 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 55 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, also not above the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements inside the home.
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1960 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the neighbourhood, 3% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 200 metres away, so just around the corner. Vomar and Aldi are both about 700 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also several other options within a short distance, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
Zaanlands Lyceum, a secondary school, is about 770 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Several primary schools are also nearby, including De Golfbreker and Openbare Basisschool De Watermolen, both about 850 metres away. There are many schools within a 5 km radius, so there are plenty of choices.
Bus line 67 stops at Zaandam, Breedweer, just 69 metres away, so on your doorstep. Another stop, Frans Halsstraat, is 220 metres away, also on line 67. The nearest train station is Koog aan de Zaan, about 374 metres away, a five-minute walk. This provides good connections for commuting.
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt is part of Zaandam West. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad rate their living environment with an average score of 7.15. One resident mentions the chocolate scent from local factories, while another calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" with all amenities. The neighbourhood has about 3,080 residents and a mix of housing.
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not specific to this property.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €311,625 | €311,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,206 | – |
How residents experience their district
Old neighbourhood, cosy and quiet, but I miss nature.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €427,576 | €402,826 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,893 | – |
| Rent price | €1,667 p/m | €1,539 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €439,734 | €405,614 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,820 | – |
| Rent price | €1,647 p/m | €1,576 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Ameland 4H, Zaandam
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