A classic apartment in Zaandam West
This apartment on Dr. C.W.H. van Raaltenpark 13 sits in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, a part of Zaandam West that feels calm and residential. The building dates from 1931, so it carries the character of an older era. The asking price is €595,000. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in price, and the average asking price in this neighbourhood is €488,897.
Inside the home
The apartment is on the second floor and covers one level, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 131 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 126 m². The volume is 460 m³. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is offered for sale via Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Zaanstad.
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families, where people treat each other with respect and there is a real sense of togetherness. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories on certain winds, and favourite spots like De Hemmes, a small peninsula on the Zaan, and BIND, a community café on the old Hembrug terrain. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,050 inhabitants, and about 82% of the homes are owner-occupied. The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt neighbourhood is one of the older parts of Zaandam, with many buildings from before 1945.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and the SPAR express is a five-minute walk away. The Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education is a couple of streets away, and the Openbare Basisschool Hannie Schaft is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Van Loenen is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is practically next door. Bus stops on Vincent van Goghweg and Frans Halsstraat are just around the corner, with lines 64, 65, 69, 394, N19 and 67. The train station Koog aan de Zaan is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers all this within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. There are also no risk indications recorded for this address, such as noise, foundation or flooding concerns.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Dr. C.W.H. van Raaltenpark 13, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of this apartment is €595,000. The average asking price for homes currently for sale in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt is €488,897, and the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,659. This home is listed at €4,542 per m² based on the agent's floor area. No comparison with the neighbourhood average is precomputed, so there is no verdict on whether the price is keen or high.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the second floor and consists of one level. It has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 131 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 126 m². The volume of the home is 460 m³. The building dates from 1931.
What does the energy label D mean for this home?
Energy label D is in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label is based on the building's characteristics, but it does not say anything about the condition of the construction. The home was built in 1931, which is typical for this part of Zaandam.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data. Without it, there is no official municipal figure to compare with the asking price of €595,000.
Are there any risk indications for this address?
No risk indications are recorded for this address. There is no information about noise levels, foundation risks or flooding concerns. This means there are no area-level warnings to report, but it does not imply that the home is free of any issues.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Dekamarkt, which is just around the corner at about 286 metres. The SPAR express is about 570 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is at 667 metres. There are also a Dekamarkt at 841 metres and a Vomar at 964 metres, so you have several options within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The Zaanlands Lyceum, a secondary school, is about 344 metres away. The Openbare Basisschool Hannie Schaft is at 550 metres, and there is also Dynamica Onderwijs for special secondary education at 604 metres. Compaen vmbo is at 645 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Het Eiland is at 781 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg, at about 245 metres, with lines 64, 65, 69, 394 and N19. Another stop, Frans Halsstraat, is at 294 metres with line 67. The train station Koog aan de Zaan is about 763 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident mentions a quiet area with young families and a respectful, friendly atmosphere. Another resident highlights the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
