Poelenburg 431
Poelenburg Zuid, Zaanstad
AreaA ground-floor apartment in Poelenburg Zuid
Poelenburg Zuid in Zaandam is a calm residential area where families with young children set the tone. This ground-floor apartment from 1963 sits on a quiet road in a residential setting, with the energy label C. At €259,000, the asking price sits 27% below the average asking price of €355,000 in the neighbourhood, which makes it a sharp price for this part of the market. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,863, while this home comes in at €4,981 per m² based on the agent's listing. The home is one of the [apartments in Zaanstad] currently on the market.
The home itself
This apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on a single floor, with a volume of 191 m³. The living area is 52 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². You have a garden facing west, and the home is fully owned. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €57.16.
Life in Poelenburg Zuid
Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 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 describes Zaandam as having "a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded", mentioning the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories on certain days. The neighbourhood itself has around 4,010 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. [The Poelenburg Zuid neighbourhood] is home to a housing stock where about a third are owner-occupied homes.
Amenities and daily life
For daily groceries, SPAR express is just around the corner, with Vomar a couple of streets away. Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon is a five-minute walk, and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde is also close by. Huisartsenpraktijk Poelenburg and BENU Apotheek Poelenburg are both a couple of streets away. The bus stop Zaandam, Weerpad/Wachterstraat is on your doorstep with lines 111, 391, 394 and 395, and Zaandam station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Zaanstad] offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €255,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €164,000 to €255,000. As for address-level risk indications: road traffic noise is measured at 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 46 dB Lden stays below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Prismaat Makelaars Zaanstad and Prismaat Makelaars Beverwijk.
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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 Poelenburg 431, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value of this apartment is €255,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €259,000 is 2% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 55%, from €164,000 to €255,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment has 2 rooms, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 52 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 53 m². The volume is 191 m³. There is a garden facing west, and the home is fully owned.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built in 1963 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, but this is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No foundation issues are stated for this property.
What amenities are nearby?
SPAR express is just around the corner for groceries, with Vomar a couple of streets away. Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon is a five-minute walk. Huisartsenpraktijk Poelenburg and BENU Apotheek Poelenburg are both a couple of streets away. The bus stop Zaandam, Weerpad/Wachterstraat is on your doorstep with lines 111, 391, 394 and 395.
How does the price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €259,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €355,000. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,863, while this home is listed at €4,981 per m². The living area of 52 m² is 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 92 m².
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many families and a pleasant atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and quiet corners along the Zaan. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Poelenburg Zuid.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label of this home is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to more efficient homes. The agent states the home has double glazing. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee for this apartment is €57.16. This fee covers the shared costs of the building. The home is fully owned, meaning there is no leasehold ground rent to pay.
