A bright apartment in the heart of Castricum
This three-room apartment on the second floor of a 1972 building sits right in the centre of Castricum, with a free view over the village. At €395,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €566,917. The home is offered via Teer Makelaars Castricum B.V. and another channel, and it's one of the apartments in Castricum currently on the market.
Inside the home
The apartment has two bedrooms, one bathroom and a living area that the agent lists at 83 m², while the BAG registration records 93 m². It's on a single floor, with a volume of 286 m³, and comes with a south-facing garden of 157 m². According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and it's heated by block heating. The property is freehold, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €230.
The Centrum-Zuid neighbourhood
The Centrum-Zuid neighbourhood is home to about 2,485 people, and residents across the municipality give it 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 notes: "The neighbourhood is wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy. Everyone knows each other." The area has a mix of ages, with a third of residents aged 65 or over, and about 45% of households are single-person.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here: the Ekoplaza and Aldi are just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away, and the Albert Heijn about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Vrije school Castricum is a few minutes' walk, and the Supreme College and Bonhoeffercollege are within a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on the Dorpsstraat, with lines 164 and 167, are a couple of streets away, and Castricum train station is about a five-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Castricum.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €363,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 9% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €234,000 to €363,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk is low, though 69% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, with current flood risk and heat stress low, but heat stress is expected to become medium by 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this apartment is offered via Teer Makelaars Castricum B.V. and one other channel.
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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 Dorpsstraat 81I, Castricum
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €395,000 is 30% below the average asking price in the Centrum-Zuid neighbourhood, which is €566,917. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,218, while this home is listed at €4,759 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The price is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 83 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The home also has a south-facing garden of 157 m², which is unusual for an apartment. The property is on the second floor and has a free view.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for this apartment is €363,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €395,000 is 9% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €234,000 in 2020 to €363,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to public address-level data, the road traffic noise at this location is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Ekoplaza and Aldi supermarkets are just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Vrije school Castricum is a few minutes' walk, and the Supreme College and Bonhoeffercollege are within a ten-minute walk. Castricum train station is about a five-minute walk.
What is the Centrum-Zuid neighbourhood like?
Centrum-Zuid has about 2,485 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality give it an average score of 8.0 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident mentions the beautiful nature, with lots of greenery and water, while another describes it as wonderfully quiet and cosy. The area has a third of residents aged 65 or over, and 45% of households are single-person.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk for this address is indicated as low, according to public data from KCAF. However, 69% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a factor in foundation risk assessments. The soil type is sand. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is C. This means the home is moderately energy-efficient, but it is not the most efficient label available. Expect energy costs to be moderate compared with homes with higher labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, which can help with energy efficiency.
