A bright apartment on the eighth floor
This apartment on De Loet 264 sits high up on the eighth floor of a residential block in the Molendijk neighbourhood of Castricum, with an open view from the balcony. Built in 1971, the home offers 101 square metres of living space across one floor, with four rooms including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The asking price of €395,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €547,722. For context, the average asking price per square metre for apartments in Castricum is €4,262, while this home is listed at €3,911 per square metre.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by block heating. The home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold to worry about. The balcony is a pleasant outdoor space, and the property is described as being in a residential area with a free view. The living area is recorded as 101 square metres in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy to note.
Life in Molendijk
Molendijk is a residential neighbourhood in Castricum-Oost, home to about 3,360 people. Residents across the municipality of Castricum give their living environment an average score of 8.0 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "The nature in the neighbourhood is beautiful. Lots of greenery and water that attract birds and wildlife." Another adds: "The neighbourhood is wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy. Everyone knows each other." A third resident mentions that the neighbourhood is "reasonably okay" but notes that their complex is not included in planned renovations in the Geesterduin 2.0 area. The reviews reflect a mix of appreciation for the green surroundings and some concerns about the condition of specific buildings. For more on the area, see the Molendijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away, with Ekoplaza, Aldi and Dekamarkt also within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Vrije school Castricum is a couple of streets away, and Kindcentrum Helmgras is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Leemhuis & Van der Maarel, a five-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Geesterduin is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Castricum, De Loet is on your doorstep, served by line 167, and Castricum, Dorpsstraat is a five-minute walk with lines 164 and 167. The train station Castricum is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Castricum offers a range of services and facilities, as described on the municipality of Castricum.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this apartment is €389,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €248,000 to €389,000. As for the area, 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 area is a KCAF attention zone where 90% of properties were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. For climate risks, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hopman woonmakelaars Castricum and Hopman Woonmakelaars Castricum 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 264, Castricum
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €395,000 is 28% below the average asking price in the Molendijk neighbourhood, which is €547,722. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,262, while this apartment is listed at €3,911 per square metre, which is 8% lower. This makes the price keen relative to the local market, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 101 square metres, and the volume is 312 cubic metres. The home is located on the eighth floor and has a balcony. According to the agent, the property has double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by block heating. The ownership is full ownership, so there is no leasehold.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €389,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €395,000 is 2% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 57%, from €248,000 in 2020 to €389,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to KCAF data. The area is noted as a KCAF attention zone, where 90% of properties in the postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not reflect the condition of this particular building.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The climate risk indications for this address are as follows: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, based on public data, and do not constitute an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 374 metres away, which is just around the corner. Albert Heijn is 563 metres away, a five-minute walk, and Ekoplaza is 624 metres away. Aldi and Dekamarkt are also within 700 metres. This gives you several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, Vrije school Castricum is 347 metres away, and Kindcentrum Helmgras is 413 metres away. For secondary education, Bonhoeffercollege is 657 metres away, and Supreme College is 717 metres away. These distances mean the schools are within a five to ten minute walk from the apartment.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Castricum, De Loet, 267 metres away, served by line 167. Castricum, Dorpsstraat is 398 metres away, with lines 164 and 167. The nearest train station is Castricum, 888 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you both bus and train connections from the area.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Castricum give their living environment an average score of 8.0 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "The nature in the neighbourhood is beautiful. Lots of greenery and water that attract birds and wildlife." Another says: "The neighbourhood is wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy. Everyone knows each other." A third resident mentions that the neighbourhood is "reasonably okay" but notes that their complex is not included in planned renovations in the Geesterduin 2.0 area.
