Lijsterbesstraat 2
Bomenbuurt, Zaanstad
AreaA 1939 end-of-terrace house in Bomenbuurt
Lijsterbesstraat 2 is an end-of-terrace house from 1939, sitting in the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood of Zaandam. The asking price of €349,000 is 26% below the average asking price of €468,614 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared to the local market. The home is listed with a living area of 85 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,567, and this home is priced at €4,106 per m² based on the agent's listing. If you are looking at end-of-terrace houses in Zaanstad, this one sits at the more affordable end of the spectrum.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 302 m³. It has both a front and a back garden, with the back garden facing northeast. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the home has mostly double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler, with an open fireplace as an extra feature. The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs. The home is set in both the centre and a residential area, according to the listing.
Life in Bomenbuurt
Bomenbuurt is a neighbourhood of about 3,975 residents, and the homes here are a mix of eras, with nearly half built before 1945. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.28, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature," mentioning the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories in the morning and favourite spots like De Hemmes, a small peninsula on the Zaan, and BIND, a café in an old transformer building. Another resident calls it a "super nice place to live," noting it is reasonably quiet and clean with a well-maintained garden. A third review is far more critical, mentioning rubbish on the streets and dilapidated houses. The reviews clearly paint different pictures, so it is worth reading them yourself. For more context, you can look at the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The nearest primary school, obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool, is just around the corner, and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde is a five-minute walk away. For groceries, Dekamarkt and Vomar are both about a ten-minute walk, with an AH XL a bit further. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Broekema and Service Apotheek Allegra are both a ten-minute walk from the home. For public transport, the bus stop Zaandam, Vijfhoek is just around the corner, served by lines 111, 391 and N94, and Zaandam train station is about a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €351,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €349,000 is 1% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €239,000 to €351,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk from rivers currently low and remaining low in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Groen Huis Makelaars, Huispedia, Pararius, Vastgoed Nederland and Funda. The main agent is Groen Huis Makelaars.
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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 Lijsterbesstraat 2, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €349,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €351,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 47%, from €239,000 to €351,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 85 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The volume is 302 m³. There is both a front and a back garden, with the back garden facing northeast.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and hot water. The agent notes that the home has mostly double glazing and is heated by a central heating boiler with an open fireplace. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the home.
What do residents say about the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.28, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy area with beautiful nature and mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories. Another calls it reasonably quiet and clean. A third review is critical, mentioning rubbish on the streets and dilapidated houses. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth reading them in full.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of the specific home. The home was built in 1939, which is before 1970, a factor that is sometimes considered in foundation risk assessments.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk from rivers is currently low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Dekamarkt at about 1 km and Vomar at about 1.1 km, both roughly a ten-minute walk. An AH XL is at about 1.4 km. In total, there are 39 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool at about 240 m, which is just around the corner. Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde is at about 457 m, and Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon is at about 597 m. There are 56 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Zaandam, Vijfhoek is at about 221 m, served by lines 111, 391 and N94. Zaandam train station is at about 1.9 km, roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is Huisartspraktijk Broekema at about 881 m, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Allegra is at about 876 m.
