A quiet spot in Vennenbuurt
This end-of-terrace house on De Weer 38 sits in Vennenbuurt, a calm corner of Zaandam where the streets feel settled and the pace is easy. The home was built in 1996 and is offered for €550,000, which is in line with the market. This listing does not state the energy label, so that detail is missing from the agent's publication. For context, the average asking price for homes in this neighbourhood is €562,143, and the asking price here sits just below that. If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Zaanstad, this one is priced accordingly.
The home itself
The agent lists a living area of 125 m², which matches the BAG registration, and a plot of 202 m², also consistent with the BAG. The property is described simply as a house, with no further layout details provided in the listing. Because the agent has not published details on rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, the description remains brief. The year of construction, 1996, is a fact that stands on its own without any assumptions about condition.
Life in Vennenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a "rustige buurt waar veel gezinnen met jonge kinderen wonen" and notes a "gevoel van samenhorigheid". Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the "gezellige buurt" and the smell of chocolate from local factories, calling it a "fijne plek om te wonen". The neighbourhood itself has 1,665 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at what this area offers, the Vennenbuurt neighbourhood page has more.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are straightforward from here. The nearest supermarket, Vomar, is just around the corner, with an AH XL and a Lidl a ten-minute walk away. Primary school obs De Gouw is on your doorstep, and secondary options like VMBO Pascal Zuid are a couple of streets away. The GP, Huisartspraktijk Broekema, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Allegra, are both within a short walk. Bus line 65 stops at Zaandam, Smitsven, just around the corner, and the train station Zaandam is a ten-minute walk. The wider area, the municipality of Zaanstad, is well served by these connections.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. 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 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with current flood risk low and heat stress low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via HVMS.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About De Weer 38, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Vennenbuurt?
The asking price of €550,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €562,143. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 125 m², is €4,400, which is 4% below the neighbourhood average of €4,570 per m². This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is high or low.
What is the living area and plot size of this home?
The agent lists a living area of 125 m², which matches the BAG registration, and a plot of 202 m², also consistent with the BAG. The property is described as an end-of-terrace house, but the listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms. The year of construction is 1996.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field, so no information about the home's energy efficiency is available. This means you cannot draw any conclusions about insulation or expected energy costs from the label. The listing is otherwise complete for location and neighbourhood data.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
No municipal valuation is available for this property, so there is no reference date or value to compare with the asking price. The WOZ value, when available, comes from the municipality and reflects the value on a specific reference date, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level risk data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. 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 for this address is low, based on area-level data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details about the foundation condition are provided.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 441 metres away, with an AH XL at 709 metres and a Lidl at 797 metres. For schools, obs De Gouw is just 34 metres away, and VMBO Pascal Zuid is 225 metres. The GP Huisartspraktijk Broekema is 171 metres away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Allegra is 160 metres away.
How is public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Smitsven, about 127 metres away, served by bus line 65. Another stop, Zaandam, De Weer/Twiskeweg, is 313 metres away, also on line 65. The train station Zaandam is about 2 kilometres away. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident mentions a quiet neighbourhood with many families and a sense of togetherness. Another resident highlights the cosy atmosphere and the smell of chocolate from local factories. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically Vennenbuurt.
