A keenly priced apartment in Oud Koog
This apartment on Hoogstraat 27A sits in Oud Koog, a neighbourhood within the town of Koog aan de Zaan. The asking price of €250,000 is 47% below the average asking price of €472,194 for homes in this neighbourhood, which makes it the cheapest of the 31 homes currently for sale here. According to the agent, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,528, while this home is listed at €3,125 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Zaanstad, this one stands out for its price position.
The home itself
This apartment was built in 1960 and has an energy label E. The agent describes it as a maisonette-style apartment on the second living floor, with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 80 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home has a roof terrace, a central heating boiler, and is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €146.68. The property is situated on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Oud Koog
Oud Koog is a neighbourhood with around 5,000 residents, and about 34% of households have children. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 7.51 out of 10, based on 53 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another resident, describing the wider municipality, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The reviews reflect a mix of family-friendly calm and local character. For more on the Oud Koog neighbourhood, you can see how it fits into the wider area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool de Piramide is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are both about a five-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Koog a/d Zaan, Stationsstraat is on your doorstep, served by line 67. The train station Zaandijk Zaanse Schans is a five-minute walk. The hospital, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is about 2 km away. This is all within the municipality of Zaanstad, which offers a range of amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €342,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €200,000 to €342,000. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the standard, and industrial noise is 52 dB Lden, also above the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil type is peat. The risk of pluvial flooding is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Saen Garantiemakelaars Koog aan de Zaan.
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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 Hoogstraat 27A, Koog Aan De Zaan
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €250,000 is 27% below the WOZ value of €342,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is lower than the official valuation, but the actual market price depends on what buyers are willing to pay.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the second living floor and has a roof terrace. The living area is listed as 80 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 57 m². The home is in full ownership, and the monthly homeowners' association contribution is €146.68.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and a lower label like E generally means higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The home has a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data at the area level. The soil type is peat, and the home was built in 1960. In this area, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Industrial noise is 52 dB Lden, also above the standard. Noise from rail traffic is 40 dB Lden and from air traffic 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 to 2024 and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR, just around the corner at about 257 metres. An Albert Heijn is about 654 metres away, a ten-minute walk. A Lidl is at about 1 km, and there are other options within a short distance. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient without needing a car.
What schools are in the area?
Basisschool de Piramide is a couple of streets away, at about 423 metres. Dynamica Speciaal Basisonderwijs is at about 531 metres. For secondary education, St. Michaël College is at about 1 km, and Het Saenredam is at about 1.1 km. The nearest primary school is within walking distance, which is convenient for families.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Koog a/d Zaan, Stationsstraat is on your doorstep, at about 76 metres, served by bus line 67. The train station Zaandijk Zaanse Schans is about 427 metres away, a five-minute walk. This gives you access to both bus and train services, making it easy to travel within the region.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Oud Koog has around 5,000 residents, with about 34% of households having children. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51 out of 10, based on 53 reviews. One resident mentions a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere, while another highlights local spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The reviews reflect a mix of calm and community character.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €3,125, based on the agent's listed living area of 80 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,528. This means the price per square metre is about 31% below the neighbourhood average, which is consistent with the overall keen pricing of this home.
