A waterside apartment in Zaandam
This apartment on Sarema 23 sits in Het Eiland, a quiet corner of Zaandam where the water is never far away. The home is on the second floor and looks out over open water, with a free view that gives the place a light, airy feel. Built in 1994, it has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €595,000. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Zaanstad.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor. The living area is 126 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 127 m². The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is freehold, with a monthly HOA fee of €417.30. The volume of the home is 379 m³.
Life in Het Eiland
Het Eiland is a small neighbourhood with about 1,250 residents, and it feels like a place where people know each other. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a "buurt met jonge kinderen en gezellige sfeer", noting that many families with young children live here and that the atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories and recommends De Hemmes, a small peninsula on the Zaan, as a favourite spot for a sunset walk. The reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this neighbourhood specifically, but they paint a picture of a friendly, community-minded area. For a closer look at the local area, you can read more about the Het Eiland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Dekamarkt, is a ten-minute walk away, with Vomar and Albert Heijn a bit further. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan is just around the corner, and OBS Herman Gorter is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Broekema is a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Burcht is a couple of streets away. Bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Rigastraat, on your doorstep, and the train station Zaandam is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is about 2.5 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €661,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €535,000 to €661,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium. These are area-level indications from public data, 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, Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Sarema 23, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €595,000 is 10% below the WOZ value of €661,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €535,000 to €661,000. No further comparison with the neighbourhood average is provided in the listing.
What is the layout of the apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. The living area is 126 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 127 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor with a free view over the water. The property is freehold, and the monthly HOA fee is €417.30.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the insulation features are described by the agent. No further details on energy costs are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around the address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 29 dB Lden, and from air traffic 46 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the home itself. The reference years are 2022 for road and air traffic and 2023 for rail traffic.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for the address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is also low, while the current flood risk is medium. These are indications for the area and do not replace a structural survey of the home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 856 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Vomar is about 1,018 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 1,171 metres away. There are also an AH to go and an Ekoplaza within about 1.2 km. In total, there are 39 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan, about 401 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. OBS Herman Gorter is about 633 metres away, and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool is about 695 metres away. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about 1,095 metres away. There are 53 schools within 5 km in total.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Rigastraat, about 155 metres away, which is on your doorstep. There are also stops at Zaandam, Zweedsestraat and Zaandam, Archangelstraat, both on the same line. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 1,374 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Het Eiland has about 1,250 residents, and the average household size is 2.4. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and recommends De Hemmes as a spot for sunset walks. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this neighbourhood specifically.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The monthly HOA fee is €417.30. The listing does not specify what this fee covers, such as maintenance of common areas or building insurance. The property is freehold, meaning you own the full property. For details on what the HOA fee includes, you would need to check the association's documents, which are not provided in the listing.
