A pre-war apartment with a roof terrace
Steijnstraat 1A is a two-floor apartment from 1910, tucked into the Prins Hendrikbuurt in Zaandam. The home sits on a quiet road in a residential area, with the energy label C. At €295,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, and it sits 31% below the average asking price of €424,935 in the area. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,687, while this home asks €4,097 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Zaanstad, this one stands out for its price position.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area at 72 m², while the BAG registration records 98 m². There is a roof terrace, and the home is on the second living floor. It comes with full ownership, and the HOA fee is €90 per month. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glass and wall insulation, and the heating runs on a combi boiler.
The Prins Hendrikbuurt
Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.79, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another describes Zaandam as "a cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature", mentioning the smell of chocolate from the local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. A third resident notes it is "reasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic." The neighbourhood has around 2,950 inhabitants, and 48% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Prins Hendrikbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, with AH XL a five-minute walk away and Vomar a couple of streets further. OBS Herman Gorter primary school is just around the corner, and ICBS het Zaanplein is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors, and Boots Apotheek Burcht is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Het Mennistenerf is on your doorstep with lines 65, 111, 391, 394 and N94, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers more context on the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €305,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €211,000 to €305,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and similar for rail and air traffic. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Saen Garantiemakelaars Koog aan de Zaan.
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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 Steijnstraat 1A, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €295,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €305,000, 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 increased by 45%, from €211,000 to €305,000. This means the asking price is below the most recent municipal valuation.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the second living floor and includes a roof terrace. The agent lists the living area at 72 m², while the BAG registration records 98 m². The home has full ownership, and the HOA fee is €90 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR+ glass and wall insulation, and heating via a combi boiler. These features are separate from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data at address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1910, which is before 1970, but the risk level is still indicated as low. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an assessment of this specific property. The data comes from public sources and does not constitute an inspection.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is about 181 metres away, so on your doorstep. AH XL is about 521 metres away, a five-minute walk, and Vomar is about 724 metres away, a couple of streets further. There are also Dirk and Albert Heijn within about a kilometre. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient without needing a car.
What schools are close to this home?
OBS Herman Gorter primary school is about 357 metres away, just around the corner. ICBS het Zaanplein is about 486 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also other primary schools within a short distance, such as obs De Gouw and Elif Zaandam. For secondary education, the nearest is about 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf, about 220 metres away, with lines 65, 111, 391, 394 and N94. There are also stops at Walraven van Hallstraat and Peperstraat within about 300 metres. Zaandam train station is about 1.28 km away, a ten-minute walk. This gives you bus and train options for getting around.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.79, based on 13 reviews. One resident mentions a quiet neighbourhood with many families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another highlights the cosy residential feel and the smell of chocolate from local factories. A third notes it is reasonable but busier with traffic than 20 years ago.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €4,097, based on the agent's floor area of 72 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,687. This means the price per m² is about 13% below the neighbourhood average. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €424,935, while this home asks €295,000.
