A first home in the heart of Zaandam
This apartment on Peperstraat 12 sits in the Prins Hendrikbuurt, a lively part of Zaandam where the centre and a residential area meet. Built in 1963, it is a classic apartment with a single floor, two rooms and one bedroom. The asking price of €299,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €430,276, and it also sits below the average for apartments in Zaanstad.
Inside the apartment
The home is on the first floor and has a living area of 73 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 80 m². It comes with a balcony, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is freehold, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €281.46.
The Prins Hendrikbuurt
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 6.79, based on thirteen reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, where people treat each other with respect. Another resident, writing about the wider Zaandam area, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The neighbourhood itself has around 2,950 inhabitants, and about 47% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Prins Hendrikbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with Vomar just around the corner and Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For primary education, ICBS het Zaanplein is a couple of streets away, and OBS Herman Gorter is a ten-minute walk. The GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on Gedempte Gracht and Peperstraat are within a couple of streets, served by lines 64, 69, 111, 394 and N94, and Zaandam station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is covered by the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €298,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price is virtually equal to this value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €203,000 to €298,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with flood risk currently low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including HVMS and Funda.
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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 Peperstraat 12, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €299,000 is 31% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €430,276, which makes it keen in comparison. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,840, while this home is listed at €4,096 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the current supply of 29 homes for sale in the Prins Hendrikbuurt.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 73 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 80 m². The home is on the first floor and has a balcony. The volume is 245 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €298,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €299,000 is virtually equal to this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 47%, from €203,000 in 2020 to €298,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1963. It is an area-level indication from public risk data, not an inspection of this particular home's foundation.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is also expected to be medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Vomar is about 295 metres away, just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is about 345 metres away. Dirk is at 483 metres, and both Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are at 647 metres, which is a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 36 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Gedempte Gracht, about 158 metres away, served by lines 64, 69, 111, 394 and N94. Another stop, Zaandam, Peperstraat, is at 367 metres with lines 64, 69, 394 and N94. Zaandam train station is about 833 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What schools are near this home?
ICBS het Zaanplein, a primary school, is about 302 metres away, just around the corner. OBS Herman Gorter, another primary school, is at 623 metres, a ten-minute walk. There are also special education options like Dynamica Onderwijs at 812 metres. In total, 50 schools are within five kilometres.
How do residents rate the wider district?
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 6.79, based on thirteen reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews cover the district, not specifically the Prins Hendrikbuurt.
