A bright start in Waterrijk
This apartment on Zocalo 38 sits in Waterrijk, a residential area in Assendelft within the municipality of Zaanstad. Built in 2001, it is part of a gallery flat and offers a comfortable layout across a single floor. The asking price of €425,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €551,250. For context, this is one of the more affordable options among the ten homes currently for sale in the area, and it sits below the average price per square metre of €4,290. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Zaanstad].
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 103 m². It comes with a balcony, and the property is fully owned, so there is no leasehold. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and heated by district heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €314. The property is located on the second living floor of the building.
Life in Waterrijk
Waterrijk is a neighbourhood where residents seem to feel at home. Across the district of Assendelft, residents give an average score of 8.05 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "a cosy neighbourhood," noting that "all amenities are available, many schools, greenery." Another simply says, "I'm having a very good time." The reviews reflect a general sense of contentment, though one resident mentions that the rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach by bus, with the neighbourhood bus running only once an hour between 9 and 18. The neighbourhood has around 3,265 inhabitants, and most homes were built between 1990 and 2010. For more details, you can look at [the Waterrijk neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Interconfessionele Basisschool Octant and obs Ayundo are both on your doorstep, with De Meander a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Saendelft and the Acdapha Saendelft Apotheek are both within a short walk. For public transport, bus line 456 stops at Assendelft, Noorderveenweg, a five-minute walk away, and the nearest train station is Krommenie-Assendelft, about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers further options for work and leisure, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Zaanstad].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property is €481,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 62%, from €296,000 in 2020 to €481,000 in 2025. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and from aircraft it is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm, while railway noise is 34 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. 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 Saen Garantiemakelaars Koog aan de Zaan and Saen Garantiemakelaars Assendelft on 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 Zocalo 38, Assendelft
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €425,000 is 23% below the average asking price in Waterrijk, which is €551,250. It is also the cheapest of the ten homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 105 m², is €4,048, which is 6% below the neighbourhood average of €4,290 per m². This makes it a relatively affordable option in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 103 m². There is a balcony, and the property is located on the second living floor of the building. The volume of the home is 329 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €481,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €425,000 is 12% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 62%, from €296,000 in 2020 to €481,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, which is not the same as the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data at the address level, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications based on data from Atlas Leefomgeving, and they do not represent an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is about 761 metres away, and Vomar is 832 metres. For primary education, Interconfessionele Basisschool Octant and obs Ayundo are both just 11 metres from the door. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Saendelft is 755 metres away, and the pharmacy Acdapha Saendelft Apotheek is 739 metres. The nearest bus stop, Assendelft, Noorderveenweg, is 477 metres away and serves bus line 456.
How do residents rate the district of Assendelft?
Residents of the district of Assendelft give an average score of 8.05 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "a cosy neighbourhood" and notes that "all amenities are available, many schools, greenery." Another says, "I'm having a very good time." A third resident mentions that the rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach by bus, with the neighbourhood bus running only once an hour between 9 and 18.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated and heated by district heating. The energy label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the condition of the property beyond its energy performance.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the monthly homeowners' association fee is €314. This fee is typically used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building as a whole.
