Matjeszoom 1
Westerkoog Oost, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodA quiet corner of Koog aan de Zaan
Matjeszoom 1 is an end-of-terrace house from 1975, tucked into the Westerkoog Oost neighbourhood in Koog aan de Zaan. The asking price of €450,000 is the lowest of the 11 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits 16% below the average asking price of €533,455. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,234, while this home comes in at €4,018 per m². If you're looking at [end-of-terrace houses in Zaanstad], this one is priced on the low side compared to the local market.
The home itself
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you won't find details about insulation or heating performance here. The home was built in 1975, and the living area is 112 m² according to the BAG registration, with a plot of 173 m².
Life in Westerkoog Oost
Residents of [the Westerkoog Oost neighbourhood] give their area an average score of 4.11 out of 5, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Daily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years." Another resident mentions: "For 3 years, every vacant home was filled with Muslim parasites, the neighbourhood has turned into a third-world district." These are strong opinions, and they reflect a sense of decline. The neighbourhood has 3,710 inhabitants, with a mix of ages, and 34% are 65 or older. The crime figure stands at 125 incidents in total, which you can interpret as you see fit.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, De Golfbreker and Openbare Basisschool De Watermolen, are both a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, BenW huisartsen, is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy Apotheek Westzijderveld is a five-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Oosterveld is just around the corner, served by line 64, and the train station Koog aan de Zaan is a five-minute walk. The hospital Zaans Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Zaanstad] offers these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €466,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €309,000 to €466,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and from rail traffic it's 57 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low. Flood risk is low both now and in 2050, while heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Saen Garantiemakelaars Koog aan de Zaan.
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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 Matjeszoom 1, Koog Aan De Zaan
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €466,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the market value, but it gives an indication of how the municipality values the property. The difference is small, so the price is in line with the valuation.
What is the energy label of this home?
The agent has not published this information. As a result, you won't find details about insulation or heating performance here. The home was built in 1975, which might give you some idea, but the label itself is not mentioned.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €466,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 51%, from €309,000 to €466,000. This shows a significant rise over five years. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 57 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, which is not above the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 420 metres. Vomar and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away at 576 metres. Aldi and Lidl are a bit further, at 839 and 848 metres respectively. These options cover your daily grocery needs within a short walk.
What schools are in the area?
Two primary schools are a five-minute walk away: De Golfbreker and Openbare Basisschool De Watermolen, both at 458 metres. There are also special education schools nearby, such as Dynamica Onderwijs at 515 metres. For secondary education, the nearest is about 2 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Oosterveld, just around the corner at 137 metres, served by line 64. Another stop, Glazenmaker, is at 402 metres, also on line 64. The train station Koog aan de Zaan is a five-minute walk at 431 metres, offering rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Westerkoog Oost give their neighbourhood an average score of 4.11 out of 5, based on six reviews. Some residents express strong negative opinions about changes in the community, mentioning antisocial behaviour and a decline in the area. These are personal views, and you may want to visit to form your own impression.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. This is not an inspection of the specific home, but a general indication for the area. The soil type is listed as 'other'. No further details are provided in the listing.
Is there a risk of flooding?
The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is also low, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not guarantees for the property itself. The data comes from public sources like the Klimaateffectatlas.
Experiences from Westerkoog Oost
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Daily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIFor 3 years, every vacant home was filled with Muslim parasites, the neighbourhood has turned into a third-world district, due to the obviously antisocial behaviour of these pigs. Time to leave this pathetic country! What an unimaginably godforsaken country this has become thanks to this imbecile government and the import of Abdullas. BAH
Auto-translated to English by AINowadays every vacant house is being filled by headscarves with 6 children, this is really turning into a dirty third world country. Vermin come here to "live" and have absolutely no respect for the residents. Stinking Moroccans are now calling the shots here too! What a horror to still live here!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt was a nice neighbourhood, until every empty house was filled with Abdouls! Within 1 year this has become a third world country municipality! Asocial Islam pigs who don't give a damn about anything! Stay away from here!
Auto-translated to English by AIVery bad, a lot of nuisance from abdoelas, antisocial behaviour, confronting them about this antisocial behaviour leads to aggression. In short, it has become a terrible neighbourhood to live in!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe Westerkoog neighbourhood is a green and accessible area. Trees are everywhere and there are plenty of parks. Especially the nearby polder Westzijderveld is a beautiful and unique area. Certainly for birdwatchers! Many different birds forage there. You can see, among others, the buzzard and the marsh harrier. With a bit of luck you can see the kingfisher. Via the Westerwindpad and the Schelpenpad you can walk or cycle to station Koog aan de Zaan. This station has a eatery. You can also pick up food there. By car you can easily get there. Parking is available, but limited. Free though. The shopping centre looks cosy and has various shops. You can park your car there for free. The neighbourhood is sufficiently clean and tidy. There are rubbish bins here and there. I find the safety there somewhat less. In the evenings it can be noisy due to groups of youngsters and scooter riders. The community is diverse: working-class, yuppies, families, elderly and young people. The housing is reasonable: flats, rental and owner-occupied homes. There are two primary schools. And you know what's so unique there: a boxing school for the youth! Right in the centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Westerkoog Oost
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €533,455 | €475,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,234 | – |
Experiences from Westerkoog
How residents experience their district
Daily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIFor 3 years, every vacant home was filled with Muslim parasites, the neighbourhood has turned into a third-world district, due to the obviously antisocial behaviour of these pigs. Time to leave this pathetic country! What an unimaginably godforsaken country this has become thanks to this imbecile government and the import of Abdullas. BAH
Auto-translated to English by AINowadays every vacant house is being filled by headscarves with 6 children, this is really turning into a dirty third world country. Vermin come here to "live" and have absolutely no respect for the residents. Stinking Moroccans are now calling the shots here too! What a horror to still live here!
Auto-translated to English by AIIt was a nice neighbourhood, until every empty house was filled with Abdouls! Within 1 year this has become a third world country municipality! Asocial Islam pigs who don't give a damn about anything! Stay away from here!
Auto-translated to English by AIVery bad, a lot of nuisance from abdoelas, antisocial behaviour, confronting them about this antisocial behaviour leads to aggression. In short, it has become a terrible neighbourhood to live in!
Auto-translated to English by AIThe Westerkoog neighbourhood is a green and accessible area. Trees are everywhere and there are plenty of parks. Especially the nearby polder Westzijderveld is a beautiful and unique area. Certainly for birdwatchers! Many different birds forage there. You can see, among others, the buzzard and the marsh harrier. With a bit of luck you can see the kingfisher. Via the Westerwindpad and the Schelpenpad you can walk or cycle to station Koog aan de Zaan. This station has a eatery. You can also pick up food there. By car you can easily get there. Parking is available, but limited. Free though. The shopping centre looks cosy and has various shops. You can park your car there for free. The neighbourhood is sufficiently clean and tidy. There are rubbish bins here and there. I find the safety there somewhat less. In the evenings it can be noisy due to groups of youngsters and scooter riders. The community is diverse: working-class, yuppies, families, elderly and young people. The housing is reasonable: flats, rental and owner-occupied homes. There are two primary schools. And you know what's so unique there: a boxing school for the youth! Right in the centre.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Westerkoog
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €503,200 | €468,333 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,157 | – |
| Rent price | €1,715 p/m | €1,715 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 p/m | – |
Experiences from Zaanstad
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Zaanstad
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €465,681 | €423,237 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,733 | – |
| Rent price | €1,665 p/m | €1,598 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
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Matjeszoom 1, Koog Aan De Zaan
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