De Zuid, Zaanstad
This detached house on Akere 20 sits in the De Zuid neighbourhood of Assendelft, a village in the municipality of Zaanstad. Built in 1997, the home offers a generous plot and a peaceful, rural setting. The asking price of €1,150,000 is on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €714,000. This listing does not state the energy label, so that information is missing. For a sense of the market, you can compare with other detached houses in Zaanstad.
According to the agent, this is a detached family home with 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 3 floors, with a volume of 413 m³. The living area is listed as 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 260 m². The plot is 8230 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration states 1525 m². The home has a garden around the house and a sun terrace, plus an attached brick garage and an indoor garage.
De Zuid is a small neighbourhood with about 1,460 residents, many of whom live in family households. Residents of the district Assendelft-Zuid give their area an average score of 8.42, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood for small children and young families. Good amenities in the area in terms of shops and schools. Safe for children to play." Another adds: "Fantastic neighbourhood, lots of contact with each other, also when ill and we take groceries for each other." The neighbourhood has a rural character, with meadows nearby. For more on the area, see the De Zuid neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you can head to Lidl or PLUS, both a couple of streets away, or Albert Heijn, which is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools like De Regenboog and Openbare Basisschool De Dorpsakker are also within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Assendelft, and the pharmacy Apotheek Efarma is a bit further. Bus line 456 stops at Assendelft, O.L. School, just around the corner. The nearest train station is Heemskerk, about 4.4 km away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers further amenities and connections, as described on the municipality of Zaanstad.
The WOZ value of the home is €948,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed according to municipal data. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 36 dB Lden, which is below the norm, but aircraft noise is 58 dB Lden, which exceeds the norm (reference year 2022). The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling; in this area, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot (according to the Klimaateffectatlas). The pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and this is expected to remain low in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Hendriks Agrarische 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.
About Akere 20, Assendelft
The asking price is €1,150,000. This is 61% above the average asking price of €714,000 for homes in the De Zuid neighbourhood. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 113 m², is €10,177, which is significantly higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,427 per m².
According to the agent, the home has 8 rooms, including 4 bedrooms, spread over 3 floors. The total volume is 413 m³. The agent lists the living area as 113 m², while the BAG registration records 260 m². The plot size also differs: the agent states 8230 m², while the BAG registration gives 1525 m².
The WOZ value is €948,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 21% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and may not reflect the current market value. The historical development of the WOZ value over the past five years is available from the municipality.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. However, the soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settling. In this area, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications and do not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
Within a short distance you'll find supermarkets like Lidl and PLUS, and primary schools such as De Regenboog and Openbare Basisschool De Dorpsakker. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Assendelft, and the pharmacy Apotheek Efarma is in Beverwijk. For public transport, bus line 456 stops at Assendelft, O.L. School, and the nearest train station is Heemskerk.
De Zuid is a small neighbourhood with about 1,460 residents. Residents of the district Assendelft-Zuid give their area an average score of 8.42, based on three reviews. They mention it as child-friendly, with good amenities and a strong sense of community, though parking can be limited. The neighbourhood has a rural character with meadows nearby.
The agent has not published this information. As a result, the energy performance of the home is unknown, and you cannot draw conclusions about insulation or expected energy costs from the listing.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €714,000 | €657,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,427 | – |
| Rent price | €1,800 p/m | €1,800 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Nice neighbourhood for small children and young families. Good amenities in the area in terms of shops and schools. Safe for children to play. Pleasant social control. Too little parking, especially when schools start and end. Sometimes nuisance from young people, although that has been going very well lately. Cosy and social neighbours and neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIFantastic neighbourhood, lots of contact with each other, also when ill and we take groceries for each other. If something is wrong we help each other, for example during a storm saving a roof by means of a tarp if you see the neighbour struggling. And so much more. Behind here lie the meadows from Assendelft to Beverwijk. Uitgeest. We'll stay here until the end!♡♡♡♡
Auto-translated to English by AIVery social neighbourhood with nice people. For example, if someone is ill, another person does their grocery shopping, etc. Occasionally a party, but you just join in everyone's party. We look after each other's cats when away. The only thing everyone is annoyed by is the weeds that new neighbours don't remove in the alleys, and unfortunately you're not allowed to say anything about it. The older residents always do it, and you have to cycle through them.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €714,000 | €657,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,427 | – |
| Rent price | €1,800 p/m | €1,800 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €12 p/m | – |
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 AIFigures 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 | – |
Akere 20, Assendelft
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