Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, Zaanstad
This apartment on Claude Monetstraat 20 sits in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, a residential area in Zaandam West. The asking price of €325,000 is 1% below the WOZ value, which puts it in line with the market. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €311,625, and the average price per m² is €5,206. This home is one of four currently for sale in the area. If you're looking for apartments in Zaanstad, this one is worth a look.
Built in 1967, this apartment spans three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area is 75 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 74 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating. There's a balcony and a garage box, and the property is on the first floor. It's a full ownership (volle eigendom), with a monthly HOA fee of €248.11. The energy label is E, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
This neighbourhood is part of Zaandam West, a lively part of town. Residents of 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 smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories in the morning. Another resident notes that "all amenities are available, many schools, greenery." The neighbourhood itself has about 3,080 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. It's a very urban area, with an address density of 2,793 per km². For more on the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt neighbourhood, you can see what's around.
For groceries, you have a SPAR express just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school is Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft, a five-minute walk, and Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education is on your doorstep. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk van Loenen is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek MC Zaanzorg is a couple of streets away. The hospital Zaans Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg is on your doorstep, with lines 64, 65, 69, 394 and N19. The train station Zaandam Kogerveld is a ten-minute walk. All this is within the municipality of Zaanstad.
The WOZ value for this home is €328,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €204,000 to €328,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, and the soil is peat. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Simone Dijkman 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.
About Claude Monetstraat 20, Zaandam
The asking price of €325,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €328,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the market value, but it gives an indication of how the municipality values the property for tax purposes.
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor of a building with four floors. The living area is 75 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 74 m². There is a balcony and a garage box. The property is a full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €248.11.
The energy label is E. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, with E being on the lower end of the scale. As a result, you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home does have double glazing, which helps with insulation, but the overall efficiency is still rated E.
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1967 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this neighbourhood, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023. If you are sensitive to noise, you may want to consider this.
There is a SPAR express just around the corner, about 383 metres away. A Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away at 404 metres, and another Dekamarkt is at 608 metres. An Albert Heijn is at 806 metres, and a Dirk is at 935 metres. So you have several options for your daily groceries within a short walk.
The nearest primary school is Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft, about 319 metres away. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is just 178 metres away, and Compaen vmbo is at 735 metres. There is also Dynamica Onderwijs for special secondary education at 679 metres. So there are several schools within walking distance.
The bus stop Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg is on your doorstep, just 42 metres away, with bus lines 64, 65, 69, 394 and N19. Another stop, Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg/Westzijde, is at 381 metres with line 67. The nearest train station is Zaandam Kogerveld, about 770 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt is a residential area in Zaandam West. It has about 3,080 residents, with a mix of ages. The area is very urban, with an address density of 2,793 per km². Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories, while another notes the availability of amenities and greenery.
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this property increased by 61%, from €204,000 to €328,000. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over the period. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025.
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 | €464,844 | €423,155 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,753 | – |
| Rent price | €1,668 p/m | €1,602 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Claude Monetstraat 20, Zaandam
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