A ground-floor apartment on the water
This ground-floor apartment sits right on the water in Oud Koog, a friendly part of Koog Aan De Zaan. The setting is described as being on the waterfront, in the centre, in a residential area, with an open view. The asking price of €550,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, there are currently 35 apartments for sale in Zaanstad, with an average asking price of €476,800.
The home itself
This is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 101 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 97 m². The home has a rear garden of 60 m² facing east, and it is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout. It is offered as freehold ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €125. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Oud Koog
Oud Koog is a neighbourhood with around 5,000 residents, and it has a mix of households, with 41% single-person households and 34% households with children. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give an average score of 7.51 for their living environment, based on 53 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, writing about the wider municipality, mentions the "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature" and the daily rhythm, including the smell of chocolate from local factories. The neighbourhood has a high share of pre-war housing, with 64.5% of homes built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Lidl and Aldi are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Dynamica Speciaal Basisonderwijs, is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool de Piramide is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice BenW huisartsen, locatie Koog aan de Zaan, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek Groesbeek Koog a/d Zaan is a couple of streets away. Bus line 67 stops at Koog a/d Zaan, Verzetstraat, on your doorstep, and the train station Koog aan de Zaan is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €453,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above the WOZ value. According to the precomputed comparison, the price is 15% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €476,800. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, noting that the home was built in 1920 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or shallow foundations. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Stuurman en Stuurman Makelaars en Taxateurs. The listing does not state the year of construction, so this detail is missing from the agent's information.
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About Raadhuisstraat 44A, Koog Aan De Zaan
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €453,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €550,000 is 21% above this WOZ value. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the price. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is based on the situation at the reference date.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment, described as a benedenwoning, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is 101 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 97 m². There is a rear garden of 60 m² facing east. The home is fully insulated and has underfloor heating throughout.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, which is a separate fact. No further conclusions about the construction or condition should be drawn from the label alone.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1920 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or shallow foundations. In this area, 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Lidl and Aldi are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Dynamica Speciaal Basisonderwijs, is a couple of streets away, and Basisschool de Piramide is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice BenW huisartsen, locatie Koog aan de Zaan, is just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 67 stops at Koog a/d Zaan, Verzetstraat, on your doorstep, and also at Koog a/d Zaan, Willem Alexanderbrug, a couple of streets away. The train station Koog aan de Zaan is a ten-minute walk. There are also bus lines 69 and 391 at Zaandam, Jufferstraat, which is a couple of streets away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Oud Koog has around 5,000 residents, with a mix of households, including 41% single-person households and 34% households with children. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give an average score of 7.51 for their living environment, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a "quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live" and a "pleasant and relaxed" atmosphere.
Why is the year of construction not stated?
The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the construction year is missing from the agent's information.
