Vurehout 353
Zaans Hout, Zaanstad
AreaA bright apartment in Zaans Hout
This third-floor apartment on Vurehout sits in Zaans Hout, a modern residential area in the Nieuw West district of Zaandam. Built in 2016, it is part of a young neighbourhood where almost all homes date from after 2010. The asking price of €480,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €522,926. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,141, while this home is listed at €5,393 per m². If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Zaanstad].
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor on the fifth floor. The living area is 89 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the home is fully owned. According to the agent, the property has HR glazing and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €193.45.
Life in Zaans Hout
Zaans Hout is a residential area with a mix of young families and singles, and about 3,285 people live here. The neighbourhood has a strong urban character, with an address density of 2,445 per km². Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many families with young children, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, and a real sense of togetherness. Another resident, writing about the wider municipality, mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories on certain winds, and recommends spots like De Hemmes and BIND on the old Hembrug terrain. The neighbourhood itself has 18 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €522,926. You can read more about [the Zaans Hout neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with AH to go, another Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Dirk all within a ten-minute walk. Daltonschool De Westerkim and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut are both a couple of streets away. Huisartsenpraktijk Lind and Apotheek Romijn Zaandam are also just around the corner. For public transport, bus stops at Spoorstrip and Station offer lines 63 and 64, while the station stop has many more lines. Zaandam train station is a five-minute walk. The Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Zaanstad].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €443,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €331,000 to €443,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and railway noise at 57 dB Lden, also above the standard. Aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden and industrial noise at 46 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk is low. Heat stress is indicated as medium both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Groen Huis Makelaars and listings on Pararius, Funda, Huispedia and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 353, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this apartment is €443,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €480,000 is 8% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 34%, from €331,000 to €443,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, on a single floor on the fifth floor. The living area is 89 m², as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony. The home is fully owned, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €193.45.
What energy label does this home have?
The apartment has energy label A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has HR glazing and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features described by the agent.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, and railway noise at 57 dB Lden, also above the standard. Aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden and industrial noise at 46 dB Lden are both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific property. The climate data also indicates medium pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain and low current flood risk.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 299 metres. AH to go is at 452 metres, and another Albert Heijn plus Ekoplaza are both at 576 metres. Dirk is at 636 metres. In total, there are 36 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
Daltonschool De Westerkim, a primary school, is at 211 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut, also primary education, is at 262 metres. For secondary education, Compaen vmbo is at 721 metres and Zaanlands Lyceum at 849 metres. There are 48 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How far is the nearest train station?
Zaandam train station is at 403 metres, about a five-minute walk. The nearest bus stops are Zaandam, Spoorstrip at 172 metres with lines 63 and 64, and Zaandam, Station at 387 metres with lines 64, 65, 67, 69, 111, 394, 456, 801, N19 and N94.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Zaans Hout has about 3,285 residents. The largest age group is 25 to 45 years, making up 46% of the population. Single-person households account for 47% of households, while 27% are households with children. The average household size is 1.9 people.
How many homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood?
There are 18 homes currently for sale in Zaans Hout. The average asking price is €522,926, with a median of €484,500. Prices range from €265,000 to €1,000,000. The average asking price per m² is €5,141, and the average living area of homes for sale is 107 m².
