A calm spot in Zaans Hout
Vurehout 257 is a modern apartment in the Zaans Hout neighbourhood of Zaandam, a part of the municipality of Zaanstad. The home sits on the fifth floor of a building from 2015, with a balcony and a parking spot in the underground garage. The asking price is €450,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in this area is around €498,000, and the price per square metre here is €5,114, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €5,062. If you are looking at [apartments in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/appartementen/), this one stands out for its energy label A+ and its quiet setting.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 88 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 89 square metres. The home is fully owned, and the agent notes it has HR glazing and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property includes a parking space in the underground garage. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €192.17. The home is described as being on a quiet road, in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view.
Life in Zaans Hout
Zaans Hout is a residential area where most homes were built after 2010, and about 75 percent of the homes have an energy label A+ or better. The neighbourhood has around 3,750 residents, and nearly half of the households are single-person households. Residents of 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, speaking about the wider municipality, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The reviews reflect the broader municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the area, see [the Zaans Hout neighbourhood]( /buurt/zaans-hout-zaanstad/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and there are several other options within a short walk, including an AH to go, another Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza, and Dirk. For primary education, Daltonschool De Westerkim is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is also close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Lind, and the pharmacy Apotheek Romijn Zaandam is nearby. Public transport is well within reach: bus stops at Zaandam, Spoorstrip and Zaandam, Station are both within a short walk, with lines 63, 64, and many others. The train station Zaandam is about a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of services and connections, as described on [the municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €443,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2 percent above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34 percent, from €330,000 to €443,000. Regarding the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, and railway noise is 57 dB Lden, also above the standard. Aircraft and industrial noise are below the standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding is elevated, while the current and 2050 flood risk are low, and heat stress is medium for both current and 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaers | Zaanstad, Funda, and Huispedia. The main agent is De Makelaers | 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 Vurehout 257, Zaandam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €450,000. The average asking price for homes in Zaans Hout is around €498,000, and the median is €485,000. The price per square metre here is €5,114, based on the agent's listed living area of 88 square metres. The asking price is 2 percent above the WOZ value of €443,000.
How many bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a total of three rooms. It is on a single floor, on the fifth floor of the building. The living area is 88 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 89 square metres. There is also a balcony and a parking space in the underground garage.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €443,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2 percent above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 34 percent, from €330,000 in 2020 to €443,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, and railway noise is 57 dB Lden, also above the standard. Aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the standards. These are indications at the address level, not an inspection of the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate data also shows an elevated indication for pluvial flooding, while the current and 2050 flood risk are low, and heat stress is medium for both current and 2050.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 299 metres away, which is just around the corner. Other options within a short walk include an AH to go at 452 metres, another Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza at 576 metres, and Dirk at 636 metres. There are 36 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How close is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Daltonschool De Westerkim, about 211 metres away, which is just around the corner. Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is also close, at 262 metres. For secondary education, Compaen vmbo is about 721 metres away, and Zaanlands Lyceum is at 849 metres. There are 48 schools within 5 kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Spoorstrip, about 172 metres away, with lines 63 and 64. Zaandam, Station is about 387 metres away, with many lines including 64, 65, 67, 69, 111, 394, 456, 801, N19, and N94. The train station Zaandam is about 403 metres away, so you can easily reach other parts of the region.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes that the home has HR glazing and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. The home was built in 2015, and in the neighbourhood, 75 percent of homes have an energy label A+ or better, and 93.2 percent were built after 2010.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €192.17. This is stated in the listing. The home is fully owned, meaning there is no leasehold. The fee covers the costs of the shared areas and the building, but the specific services included are not detailed in the listing.
