A friendly end-of-terrace home in Westerwatering Noord
Tucked into the Westerwatering Noord neighbourhood in Zaandam, this end-of-terrace house from 1991 sits in a part of town where families with young children set the tone. The asking price of €405,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €498,813, which works out at 19% below that figure. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,076, while this home is listed at €3,750 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, end-of-terrace houses in Zaanstad give a sense of what is on the market nearby.
The home itself
This end-of-terrace house spans three floors and offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 110 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 108 square metres; the plot is 126 square metres in both records. The garden, a west-facing back garden of 61 square metres, is accessible via the back alley. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It is held under municipal ground lease, so the land is not freehold.
Life in Westerwatering Noord
Westerwatering Noord is a residential area with a mix of ages, though families with children are well represented. Of the roughly 3,735 residents, 36% of households have children, and the average household size is 2.2. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.51 based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many young families, 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 favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The reviews reflect the broader municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a flavour of the area rather than a precise picture of Westerwatering Noord. The Westerwatering Noord neighbourhood has its own character, shaped by its residents and their daily routines.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Vomar and Dekamarkt are both just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Chr Basisschool Het Baken and Openbare basisschool Het Eiland are within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Westzijderveld, and the pharmacy Apotheek Westzijderveld is nearby too. Public transport is convenient: bus stop Zaandam, De Binding is on your doorstep with lines 63 and 64, and the train station Koog aan de Zaan is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is a short drive away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a wider range of services and connections beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. The address-level risk data, based on public sources like Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, gives area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to rise to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Prismaat Makelaars Zaanstad on Funda and other platforms. The listing has been active since 14 September 2026.
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About Aagje Dekenstraat 17, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €405,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €498,813, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,076, while this home is listed at €3,750 per square metre, based on the agent's floor area. These figures come from the current listings in Westerwatering Noord, where 16 homes are for sale.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The home has three floors with five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 110 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 108 square metres. The plot is 126 square metres. There is a west-facing back garden of 61 square metres, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is described as fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is a standard measure of energy performance, and the insulation features are stated by the agent.
What is the ground lease situation for this property?
The property is held under municipal ground lease, which means the land is not owned outright but leased from the municipality. The agent lists the ownership as 'Gemeentelijke erfpacht'.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications at the area level, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The risk level is given as low, so no particular concern is indicated.
What are the climate risks for this location?
The area-level climate data shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk is low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at the area level, based on public climate data, and do not reflect an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
Vomar and Dekamarkt are both about 487 metres away, which is roughly a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is about 602 metres away, also within a short walk. These are the nearest options, with several more supermarkets within a five-kilometre radius.
What schools are near this property?
Chr Basisschool Het Baken and Openbare basisschool Het Eiland are both within about 550 metres, a five-minute walk. RK Basisschool de Rietvink is also nearby at about 547 metres. These are primary schools, and there are more schools within a five-kilometre radius, including secondary options.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, De Binding, which is about 39 metres away, on your doorstep. It is served by bus lines 63 and 64. The train station Koog aan de Zaan is about 738 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you both bus and train options for getting around.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Westerwatering Noord has about 3,735 residents. The age spread is fairly even, with 15% under 15, 23% between 25 and 45, and 22% aged 65 or older. Households with children make up 36% of the total, while single-person households are 32%. This suggests a mix of families and other household types.
Why is the WOZ value not mentioned in this listing?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is a municipal valuation that is typically available from public records, but it is not included in the listing information provided here. As a result, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made.
