A waterside apartment with a view
Sarema 8 is a portico flat on the third floor in Het Eiland, a neighbourhood in Zaandam. The home sits along the water with a free view, on a quiet road in a residential area. Built in 1994, it has an energy label C. The asking price of €695,000 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €686,286. For more context, you can compare with other apartments in Zaanstad.
Inside the home
This apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over one floor. The living area is 153 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 147 m². The home has a balcony and a parking space in the parking basement. It is fully owned, with a service charge of €475 per month. The agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing, wall and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler.
Life in Het Eiland
Het Eiland is a small neighbourhood with about 1,250 residents, many of whom are families with children. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, 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, describing the wider municipality, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents over 65. For more on the area, see 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 ten-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 Rigastraat on your doorstep, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €744,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 20%, from €618,000 to €744,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low. Noise from road, rail and air traffic is below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, while the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Diepen Makelaars 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 Sarema 8, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €695,000 is 7% below the WOZ value of €744,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also in line with the neighbourhood average asking price of €686,286, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. The living area is 153 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 147 m². There is a balcony and a parking space in the parking basement. The home is on the third floor of a portico flat.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself does not guarantee a specific level of insulation.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and it does not replace a structural survey.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the current flood risk is medium, but it is expected to drop to low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. Heat stress is currently low, but it is projected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a verdict on this specific property.
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 and Ekoplaza are both around 1,171 metres. There are 39 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan is about 401 metres away, a five-minute walk. OBS Herman Gorter is about 633 metres away, and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool is about 695 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about 1,095 metres away. There are 53 schools within 5 kilometres.
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 Zweedsestraat and Archangelstraat, both within a couple of streets. Zaandam train station is about 1,374 metres away, a ten-minute walk. The bus line number is 456.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, 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 mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just Het Eiland.
What is the service charge for this apartment?
The service charge is €475 per month, as stated in the listing. This is a monthly fee for the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas.
