A spacious home on the edge of Benningbroek
This apartment on Oosterstraat 38 sits in Benningbroek Buitengebied, a small neighbourhood in the town of Benningbroek, within the municipality of Medemblik. The asking price is €600,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €650,000, and the average price per square metre is €1,884. This home is one of two currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and it is priced at €2,791 per square metre based on the agent's listed floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Medemblik, this one stands out for its size and setting.
The home itself
Built in 1960, this apartment spans three floors and offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 215 m² according to the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 245 m². The home has a west-facing back garden of 30 m², a detached brick garage with parking space, and an open position with free views. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, and the heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Benningbroek Buitengebied
Benningbroek Buitengebied is a quiet, rural neighbourhood with around 455 residents. Most homes here are owner-occupied, and the neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65. Residents across the municipality of Medemblik give their living environment an average score of 7.96, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "It's a neighbourhood where I've lived for a very long time, with a beautiful view on the edge of the city." Another adds: "Cosy neighbourhood, where people care for each other and help one another." A third resident, however, mentions noise nuisance from neighbours, saying: "Nearby neighbours act as if they live alone. They have caused extreme noise nuisance for years." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Benningbroek Buitengebied neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the SPAR express is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool de Kraaienboom, is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Westerveld is within walking distance. The pharmacy, Apotheek Wognum, is a bit further out, and the nearest hospital, Dijklander Ziekenhuis in Hoorn, is about 6 km away. Bus line 136 stops at Benningbroek, Oosterstraat, just around the corner, and the nearest train station, Hoorn Kersenboogerd, is roughly 6 km from the home. The wider area is part of the municipality of Medemblik, which offers a range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €580,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €374,000 to €580,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the area being a KCAF attention zone. The soil type is sand. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the current flood risk is medium, as is the risk for 2050. These are area-level indications from 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 4 x 1 Makelaardij and 4 x 1 Makelaardij.
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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 Oosterstraat 38, Benningbroek
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €600,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €580,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €374,000 in 2020 to €580,000 in 2025. This comparison is factual and does not imply whether the price is fair or not.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has six rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 215 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 245 m². The home also has a west-facing back garden of 30 m² and a detached brick garage with parking space. The agent mentions an open position with free views.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. These are separate facts; the label does not directly reflect the insulation measures mentioned.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data. The home was built in 1960, before 1970, and the postcode area is a KCAF attention zone, where 66% of properties were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are based on 2022 data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is SPAR express, about 1.2 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. An Albert Heijn is about 1.8 km away, and another Albert Heijn is about 2.5 km away. A Lidl is at about 2.5 km, and a SPAR is at about 3.2 km. Within a 5 km radius, there are eight supermarkets in total.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool de Kraaienboom, about 1.6 km away. St. Nicolaasschool is about 2 km away, and Basisschool de Speelwagen is about 2.4 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 7.7 km away. There are 16 schools within a 5 km radius.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Benningbroek, Oosterstraat, about 1.3 km away, served by bus line 136. Other stops include Midwoud, Halfweg and Wognum, Nieuweweg, also within about 1.6 km. The nearest train station is Hoorn Kersenboogerd, about 6.4 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Benningbroek Buitengebied is a small neighbourhood with about 455 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the population is mixed, with a significant share of residents over 65. Residents across the municipality of Medemblik give an average score of 7.96, based on 13 reviews. Some praise the cosy atmosphere and mutual care, while one mentions noise nuisance from neighbours. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per square metre is €2,791, based on the agent's listed floor area of 215 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €1,884. This means the price per square metre for this home is higher than the neighbourhood average. The average living area in the neighbourhood is 388 m², which is larger than this home's 215 m².
