A bright start in Zaans Hout
This apartment on Teakhout 27A sits in Zaans Hout, a calm corner of Zaandam's Nieuw West district. Built in 2012, it is part of a modern complex with a free view over a quiet road. The asking price of €275,000 is 45% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €498,417, which the data shows is on the low side compared to the local market. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically ask more per square metre than this home's €5,612.
Inside the apartment
The home spans the sixth floor of a thirteen-storey building, with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 49 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 50 m². The agent describes the property as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. There is a French balcony, and the garage is a parking basement. The property is municipal leasehold, with an annual ground rent of €2,294.94.
Life in Zaans Hout
Zaans Hout is a young neighbourhood, with nearly half of residents aged between 25 and 45. Most homes here were built after 2010, and the area feels settled and family-oriented. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a "gezellige sfeer" with many young families, while another praises the "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature". A third mentions that amenities are plentiful, though the neighbourhood bus runs only once an hour. For more on the area, see the Zaans Hout neighbourhood.
Daily errands and getting around
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with an Albert Heijn and an AH to go. Two primary schools, Daltonschool De Westerkim and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut, are just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Lind and Apotheek Romijn Zaandam are both within a five-minute walk. Bus stops at Zaandam, Spoorstrip (lines 63 and 64) are on your doorstep, and Zaandam station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is about 1.7 km away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of services nearby.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €323,000, and the asking price is 15% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €237,000 to €323,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail, air and industrial noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Thijssen Makelaardij 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 Teakhout 27A, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 15% below the WOZ value of €323,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 36%, from €237,000 in 2020 to €323,000 in 2025. This comparison is factual and does not imply the home is underpriced or overpriced.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the sixth floor of a thirteen-storey building. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 50 m². There is a French balcony, and the property includes a parking basement. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler.
What is the ground rent situation?
The property is municipal leasehold, with an annual ground rent of €2,294.94. This means the land is owned by the municipality, and the leaseholder pays this fee each year. The amount is stated in the listing, and it is a recurring cost to factor into the overall budget. No further details about the lease terms are provided in the listing.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail noise is 37 dB Lden, air traffic 44 dB Lden, and industrial noise 45 dB Lden, all below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home. The data does not state how the noise is experienced indoors.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this particular building. The listing does not provide any further information about the foundation condition of the apartment itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 319 metres, followed by an AH to go at 486 metres. Another Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza are both at 630 metres, and a Dirk is at 718 metres. These distances mean you can reach the closest grocery store in about a four-minute walk, making daily shopping convenient.
What schools are near Teakhout 27A?
Two primary schools are within a short walk: Daltonschool De Westerkim at 279 metres and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut at 336 metres. For secondary education, Compaen vmbo is at 690 metres, and Dynamica Onderwijs, a special secondary school, is at 661 metres. The nearest primary school is just around the corner, about a three-minute walk away.
How far is the nearest train station?
Zaandam station is 440 metres from the apartment, which is about a five-minute walk. The station offers train services, though the listing does not specify which destinations or frequencies. Bus stops are even closer: Zaandam, Spoorstrip (lines 63 and 64) is at 90 metres, and Zaandam, Station (multiple lines) is at 433 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Zaans Hout has about 3,750 residents, with 48% aged between 25 and 45. Single-person households make up 46% of all households, and 25% of households have children. The average household size is 1.9. Most homes in the neighbourhood were built after 2010, and the area has a young, active feel according to the data.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €5,612, based on the agent's listed living area of 49 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €5,154. This means the price per m² for this apartment is higher than the neighbourhood average, even though the total asking price is 45% below the average asking price of €498,417.
