Westzijde 408E
Schilders- en Waddenbuurt · 1506 GM Zaandam
A classic Zaandam apartment
This apartment on Westzijde 408E sits in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, a neighbourhood in Zaandam West. The home was built in 1904 and was offered for €250,000. The asking price was 50% below the neighbourhood average last known asking price of €495,484, which put it on the low side compared with the market. For context, apartments in Zaanstad had their own price dynamics. This home has not been online since 12 November 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area was 47 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The listing did not state the energy label, so that information was missing. The home was built in 1904, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt
The neighbourhood has around 3,050 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. About 82% of the homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt neighbourhood give their living environment a score of 7.51 on average, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a "gezellige sfeer" and a sense of togetherness, while another mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories on certain winds. A third resident notes that the rest of Assendelft is hard to reach by bus, but otherwise finds it pleasant living here.
Amenities and transport
The Dekamarkt supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR express a couple of streets away. The Zaanlands Lyceum secondary school is a five-minute walk, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk van Loenen and Apotheek MC Zaanzorg are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Frans Halsstraat and Breedweer are on your doorstep, served by line 67, and the Vincent van Goghweg stop with lines 64, 65, 69, 394 and N19 is a couple of streets away. Zaandam Kogerveld train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad covers the wider area.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value was €284,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 12% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €218,000 to €284,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. The road traffic noise level is 60 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the 1904 construction on peat soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Appeltaart Vastgoed and Appeltaart Vastgoed on Pararius.
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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 Westzijde 408E, Zaandam
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €250,000 was 12% below the WOZ value of €284,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price also sat 50% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €495,484, though the living area of 47 m² was smaller than the neighbourhood average of 108 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area was 47 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home was built in 1904. The listing did not state an energy label, so that information was missing.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value was €284,000 as of 1 January 2025. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the value increased by 30%, from €218,000 to €284,000. The asking price was 12% below the current WOZ value. The WOZ was a municipal valuation for tax purposes, not a market price.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 54 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1904 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this neighbourhood, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, and the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 99 metres, so on your doorstep. A SPAR express is at 459 metres, and another Dekamarkt at 795 metres. An Aldi is at 803 metres. Within five kilometres there are 40 supermarkets in total, giving plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Zaanlands Lyceum secondary school is at 514 metres, about a five-minute walk. Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is a primary school at 603 metres, and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is at 844 metres. There are also secondary schools like Compaen vmbo at 925 metres and Dynamica Onderwijs for special secondary education at 885 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops are close by: Frans Halsstraat at 80 metres and Breedweer at 235 metres, both served by line 67. The Vincent van Goghweg stop at 377 metres has lines 64, 65, 69, 394 and N19. Zaandam Kogerveld train station is at 536 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident mentions a "gezellige sfeer" and a sense of togetherness, while another highlights the smell of chocolate from local factories and quiet spots along the Zaan. A third notes that some parts are hard to reach by bus, but otherwise finds it pleasant.
Why was there no energy label in the listing?
The agent had not published this field. The address details are complete, so location and neighbourhood information is accurate.
