Kapelhof 63
Westerwatering Zuid, Zaanstad
AreaA bright apartment in Westerwatering Zuid
This apartment on the fourth floor of Kapelhof 63 sits in Westerwatering Zuid, a residential pocket of Zaandam where the streets are quiet and the views are open. Built in 1990, the home offers 147 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 148 square metres. At €795,000, the asking price sits 29% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €616,833, which puts it on the high side compared with other [apartments in Zaanstad].
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors with three rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It comes with a sunny terrace, and the agent notes a free view from the fourth-floor position. The home has HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. It is municipal leasehold property with the ground lease ending on 30 August 2063, and the homeowners' association fee is €278 per month.
Life in Westerwatering Zuid
Westerwatering Zuid is home to around 4,850 people, and the housing stock is mostly owner-occupied single-family homes. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere where people treat each other with respect. Another speaks of the daily rhythm in Zaandam, including the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories depending on the wind, and favourite spots like De Hemmes peninsula and the BIND café on the old Hembrug terrain. [The Westerwatering Zuid neighbourhood] itself has 18 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €616,833.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and an Aldi within a ten-minute walk. Daltonschool De Westerkim is a five-minute walk for primary education, and Compaen vmbo is similarly close for secondary schooling. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nieuwendam is a couple of streets away, with Apotheek Romijn Zaandam nearby. Bus stop Zaandam, Spoorstrip is on your doorstep with lines 63 and 64, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Zaanstad] offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates road traffic noise at 48 dB Lden, railway noise at 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk and the 2050 flood risk projection; heat stress is currently low but rises to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie and a listing on Funda.
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About Kapelhof 63, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Westerwatering Zuid?
The asking price of €795,000 is 29% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €616,833. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,480, while this home is listed at €5,372 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. There are currently 18 homes for sale in Westerwatering Zuid, with asking prices ranging from €400,000 to €1,500,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans two floors and contains three rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 148 square metres, while the BAG registration records 147 square metres. The home is located on the fourth floor and comes with a sunny terrace. The total volume is 451 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label B. This is an efficient label, which means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient homes. The agent also notes that the property has HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, along with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. These features contribute to the home's overall energy performance.
What is the ownership situation for this property?
The property is municipal leasehold, with the ground lease ending on 30 August 2063. This means the land is owned by the municipality and the leasehold rights are held by the current owner. The homeowners' association fee is €278 per month. The leasehold arrangement is a standard feature of many homes in Zaanstad.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at 48 dB Lden, railway noise at 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these levels exceed the relevant noise standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The low risk rating suggests foundation issues are not a major concern in this location.
What flood and climate risks apply to this property?
Public climate data indicates a low risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, and the current flood risk is also low. The projected flood risk for 2050 remains low. Heat stress is currently low but is projected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket at 531 metres, with another Albert Heijn at 696 metres and an AH to go at 707 metres. An Aldi is located at 826 metres, and a further Albert Heijn at 874 metres. In total there are 35 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address, giving plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
Daltonschool De Westerkim, a primary school with 191 pupils, is 494 metres away. Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is at 560 metres and Openbare basisschool Het Eiland at 745 metres. For secondary education, Compaen vmbo is 559 metres away with 854 pupils. There are 48 schools within five kilometres of the address.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stop Zaandam, Spoorstrip is 178 metres away and serves lines 63 and 64. Two further bus stops, Zaandam, Gaasperdamstraat and Zaandam, Durgerdamstraat, are within 443 metres. Zaandam train station is 667 metres away, making it a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Nieuwendam at 563 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another highlights the daily rhythm of Zaandam, including the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes peninsula and the BIND café.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Westerwatering Zuid has around 4,850 residents. The average household size is 2.4 people, with 44% of households having children and 26% being single-person households. The age spread is fairly even, with 31% of residents aged 45 to 65 and 26% aged 25 to 45. The housing stock is 84% single-family homes, and 76% of homes are owner-occupied.
