Symfonie 1
Westerwatering Zuid, Zaanstad
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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 Symfonie 1, Zaandam
What is the asking price and how does it compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price is €375,000. According to the agent, the living area is 77 m², which works out to €4,870 per m². This price is 39% below the neighbourhood's average asking price of €616,833, and the living area is 46% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 143 m². So the price is in line with the smaller size, and the asking price is 5% above the WOZ value.
What is the layout and what features does the apartment have?
This is a one-floor apartment on the first floor with three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. It has a balcony and a free view. The property is fully insulated, including roof, wall, floor, and double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. The volume is 245 m³. The apartment is part of a leasehold, with the ground lease paid until 1 December 2038, and the leasehold ends on 30 November 2063.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €358,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 37%, from €262,000 in 2020 to €358,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area.
What are the noise levels and other risk indications for this address?
According to area-level data, the road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk is low, but the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just around the corner at 448 metres, with Aldi and AH to go a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a ten-minute walk, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Lind, and the pharmacy is Apotheek Romijn Zaandam, both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Spoorstrip, with lines 63 and 64, and Zaandam station is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Westerwatering Zuid is a residential area with about 4,850 inhabitants. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the neighbourhood has a mix of households, with 44% having children. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give an average score of 7.15 based on 57 reviews. One resident mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and quiet spots along the Zaan, while another notes that the neighbourhood bus runs infrequently. The neighbourhood has a park within walking distance.
Statistics for Westerwatering Zuid
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €616,833 | €525,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,480 | – |
| Rent price | €3,300 p/m | €3,300 p/m |
Experiences from Nieuw West
How residents experience their district
It's a beautiful and green neighbourhood, with nature that truly enchants you. Yet sometimes it can feel too quiet and isolated. The neighbourhood is connected to the rest of the city by only two roads. When the bridge 'De Binding' is closed, only one route remains to civilisation — which regularly leads to traffic jams. Additionally, there is unfortunately a lack of good amenities. There isn't a single café or ice cream parlour in the area; for a simple cup of coffee or a treat, you have to travel miles. The infrastructure could certainly be improved to make life here more pleasant and better connected.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood where you can find everything. From primary school, supermarket and public transport. And much more. Very child-friendly. Parking is a bit of a hassle, but that's really a small downside.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Nieuw West
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €509,591 | €412,535 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,677 | – |
| Rent price | €1,776 p/m | €1,680 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
Experiences from Zaanstad
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Zaanstad
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €465,681 | €423,237 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,733 | – |
| Rent price | €1,665 p/m | €1,598 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
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