Prelude 33
Westerwatering Zuid, Zaanstad
AreaA bright apartment in Westerwatering Zuid
Prelude 33 is a third-floor apartment in Westerwatering Zuid, a residential area in Zaandam within the municipality of Zaanstad. Built in 1990, the home sits in a neighbourhood where most homes date from between 1990 and 2010. With an asking price of €419,000, the price per square metre works out to €5,513 based on the agent's listing. That puts this home 32% below the average asking price of €616,833 in the neighbourhood, which makes it a sharp price for the area. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,480, and the average home here is 143 m². If you are looking at apartments in Zaanstad, this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 76 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 200 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the fifth floor. The property is municipal land subject to ground lease, with the lease expiring on 30 November 2063. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated with a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €195 per month.
Life in Westerwatering Zuid
Westerwatering Zuid is home to around 4,850 people, and the housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with 76% of homes in the area being bought rather than rented. The neighbourhood has a mix of households, with 44% of them having children. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area where many families with young children live, with a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere and a real sense of togetherness. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories on certain days and recommends spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The neighbourhood itself has 18 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €400,000 to €1,500,000. This is the Westerwatering Zuid neighbourhood in short.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with AH to go and Aldi a couple of streets away. There are also two more supermarkets within a short walk, including an Ekoplaza. For primary education, Daltonschool De Westerkim is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Lind, and Apotheek Romijn Zaandam is the closest pharmacy, both just around the corner. The Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is a ten-minute walk away. For public transport, the bus stop Zaandam, Spoorstrip is on your doorstep with lines 63 and 64, and Zaandam station is just around the corner with a wide range of bus lines. The train station Zaandam is also just around the corner. This is all within the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. Regarding address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including KRK Makelaars and KRK Makelaars Zaandam, with listings on their own sites as well as on Funda and Dynamis.
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About Prelude 33, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €419,000 is 32% below the average asking price of €616,833 in Westerwatering Zuid. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €525,000, and prices range from €400,000 to €1,500,000. The price per square metre here is €5,513, while the neighbourhood average is €4,480 per square metre. The living area of 76 m² is 47% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 143 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 76 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is on the fifth floor. The property has a volume of 200 m³. The home is heated with a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared to less efficient homes. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. These features contribute to the home's energy performance, though the label itself is the official indicator of energy efficiency.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal land subject to ground lease, with the lease ending on 30 November 2063. This means the land is owned by the municipality and the leaseholder pays an annual fee for the right to use it. The ground lease is a factor to consider when budgeting for the total costs of owning this home, alongside the homeowners' association fee of €195 per month.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 figures. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific property. The information comes from sources such as KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas.
What climate risks apply to this location?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium for this address. Flood risk is low both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, just around the corner at about 257 metres. AH to go is at 429 metres, and Aldi is at 554 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within about 614 metres, including another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza. In total, there are 34 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Daltonschool De Westerkim is the nearest primary school, at about 460 metres, with 191 pupils. Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is at 508 metres with 496 pupils, and Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is at 657 metres with 338 pupils. For secondary education, Compaen vmbo is at 824 metres. There are 47 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Zaandam, Spoorstrip is on your doorstep at 174 metres, served by lines 63 and 64. Zaandam station is at 396 metres, and the bus stop Zaandam, Station at 415 metres offers many lines including 64, 65, 67, 69, 111, 394, 456, 801, N19 and N94. The train station Zaandam is also just around the corner.
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, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many families with young children, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, and a sense of togetherness. Another resident mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and recommends spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not specifically Westerwatering Zuid.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Westerwatering Zuid has around 4,850 residents. The average household size is 2.4 people, and 44% of households have children. The age spread is fairly even, with 31% of residents aged 45 to 65 and 26% aged 25 to 45. Of the housing stock, 76% is owner-occupied and 84% consists of single-family homes. The neighbourhood has an urbanity level of 2, meaning it is strongly urban.
