A canal-side herenhuis in Edam's old quarter
This end-of-terrace house sits right in the centre of Edam, on the water, in the Edam-Oude kom neighbourhood. It is a classic herenhuis from 1850, with three floors and a volume of 562 cubic metres. The asking price of €649,500 is in line with the market, compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €657,817. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Edam-Volendam]( /koopwoningen/edam-volendam/hoekwoningen/) are listed at an average of €5,451 per square metre.
The home itself
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 119 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 143 m². The plot is 148 m². There is a rear garden of 60 m² facing north. The property is freehold, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus double glazing. Heating is via a central heating boiler. The energy label is B.
Life in Edam-Oude kom
Residents across the municipality of Edam-Volendam give their living environment an average score of 8.51, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy neighbourhood, lots to do, beautiful nature, nice funfair." Another mentions "beautiful nature on your doorstep" and that "people are friendly." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,830 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. [The Edam-Oude kom neighbourhood]( /buurt/edam-oude-kom-edam-volendam/) is part of the historic core of Edam, where the housing stock is predominantly pre-war.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, Albert Heijn, is a ten-minute walk away, and there is a Vomar a bit further. For primary education, De Nieuwe School (Jenaplanonderwijs) is just around the corner, and Oecumenische Basisschool De Trimaran is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Scheltens en van de Kamp is a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stop, Edam, Weerenstraat, is a ten-minute walk and serves lines 110, 273, 316 and 614. The nearest train station is Purmerend Overwhere, about 6 km away. [The municipality of Edam-Volendam]( /gemeente/edam-volendam/) offers a range of services within reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €647,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 57%, from €413,000 to €647,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1850 on peat soil, and the climate data indicate an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, with low current flood risk. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Flem's Taxaties en Makelaardij.
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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 Voorhaven 44, Edam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €649,500 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €647,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 57%, from €413,000 in 2020 to €647,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this herenhuis?
According to the agent, the home has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 119 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 143 m². The plot is 148 m². There is a rear garden of 60 m² facing north. The property is freehold.
What is the energy label and what insulation is present?
The energy label is B. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation and double glazing. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. These are the features as stated by the agent; the energy label itself does not indicate the condition of the construction.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1850 on peat soil, and the fact that 86% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, which is below the standard. These figures are from 2022 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. However, the risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain is elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 650 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. A Vomar is about 1.3 km away. There are eight supermarkets within 5 km, so you have several options for daily groceries.
What schools are in the area?
De Nieuwe School (Jenaplanonderwijs) is about 240 metres away, just around the corner. Oecumenische Basisschool De Trimaran is about 550 metres away, a couple of streets away. For secondary education, SG De Triade is about 840 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Edam, Weerenstraat, about 680 metres away, serving lines 110, 273, 316 and 614. The nearest train station is Purmerend Overwhere, about 6 km away. The bus stops are within a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Edam-Volendam give their living environment an average score of 8.51, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy neighbourhood, lots to do, beautiful nature, nice funfair." Another mentions "beautiful nature on your doorstep" and that "people are friendly."
