A fifth-floor flat with open views
This apartment sits on the fifth floor of a portiekflat on De Loet, in the Molendijk area of Castricum. It is a quiet spot with a free view, and the home itself is compact: two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor. The last known asking price of €315,000 was in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For a sense of what else is available, have a look at apartments in Castricum. This home has not been online since 1 October 2026.
What the agent tells us about the home
Built in 1971, this flat has double glazing and is heated by block heating. It was offered with full ownership, and there was a balcony. The home is on the fifth floor of the building. The agent listed the living area at 62 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m². The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €251.
Life in Molendijk
Molendijk is a residential area where people know each other, as one resident puts it: "The neighbourhood is wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy. Everyone knows each other." Another resident highlights the greenery and water, the playgrounds and the easy access to both forests and beach within ten minutes. Across the municipality of Castricum, residents give an average score of 8.0, based on five reviews. One resident does mention that their complex is not included in planned renovations and that insulation is poor, with mould problems. The neighbourhood has 3,360 inhabitants, of whom 31% are 65 or older. This is the Molendijk neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by: Vomar is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn just around the corner, and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. For primary education, Vrije school Castricum is just around the corner and Kindcentrum Helmgras a five-minute walk. The GP practice Leemhuis & Van der Maarel is a couple of streets away, as is Service Apotheek Geesterduin. Bus line 167 stops at Castricum, De Loet, just around the corner, and Castricum station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Castricum is the municipality of Castricum.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €299,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 5% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €185,000 to €299,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the soil is sand. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Teer Makelaars Castricum B.V. on Funda.
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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.
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About De Loet 236, Castricum
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €315,000 was 5% above the WOZ value of €299,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €185,000 to €299,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is on the fifth floor of the building and has a balcony. The agent listed the living area at 62 m², while the BAG registration records 63 m². The volume is 204 m³.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This was a low label, so expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes. The agent stated that the home had double glazing. The home was heated by block heating, which meant the heating costs were partly shared through the homeowners' association.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €251. This was stated in the listing. The home was offered with full ownership, so there was no ground lease. The fee covers the shared costs of the building, but the listing did not specify exactly what was included.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The note mentions that 100% of the properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
How noisy is it at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is the nearest supermarket at about 350 metres, followed by Albert Heijn at 540 metres and Ekoplaza at 619 metres. Dekamarkt and Aldi are both around 680 metres away. Within five kilometres there are 20 supermarkets in total.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Vrije school Castricum is the nearest primary school at about 329 metres, and Kindcentrum Helmgras is at 407 metres. For secondary education, Bonhoeffercollege is at 679 metres and Supreme College at 705 metres. Within five kilometres there are 30 schools in total.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 167 stops at Castricum, De Loet, about 245 metres away. The stop Castricum, Dorpsstraat is at 379 metres and serves lines 164 and 167. Castricum train station is about 895 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the area?
Across the municipality of Castricum, residents give an average score of 8.0, based on five reviews. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy. Everyone knows each other." Another mentions the beautiful nature, the playgrounds and the many supermarkets, including an Albert Heijn open until 10 PM. One resident notes that their complex is not included in planned renovations and that insulation is poor.
How did the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² was €5,081, based on the agent's listed living area of 62 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €4,400. The asking price of €315,000 was 37% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €502,868, but the home was also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 116 m².
What is the flood risk for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
