Benedictijnenstraat 2
Centrum, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodA detached house in the heart of Assendelft
This detached house on Benedictijnenstraat 2 sits in the Centrum neighbourhood of Assendelft, a village within the municipality of Zaanstad. The home was built in 1997 and has an energy label C. With a price of €569,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to similar detached houses in Zaanstad.
Inside the home
The house offers 5 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is 121 m², and the plot measures 203 m². According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall, and floor insulation, as well as double glazing. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating. The property includes a front, side, and rear garden, with the rear garden facing southwest and accessible via the back. The home is freehold and offers a free view.
The Centrum neighbourhood
Residents of the Centrum neighbourhood give it an average score of 8.42, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice child-friendly neighbourhood but too few parking spaces." Another resident describes it as a "Lovely old neighbourhood with ditches and meadows." The neighbourhood has about 6,130 inhabitants, and many homes are owner-occupied. The village centre is nearby, with shops and schools within walking distance.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, you can walk to Albert Heijn just around the corner, or a bit further to PLUS and Lidl. Primary schools De Regenboog and De Dorpsakker are a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Assendelft, a couple of streets away. Bus stop Assendelft, Veenpolderdijk is on your doorstep, with bus line 63. The nearest train station is Krommenie-Assendelft, about 2.6 km away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers further amenities and connections.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €545,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €402,000 to €545,000. According to area-level data, the noise load from road traffic is 57 dB, above the norm, and from air traffic 51 dB, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, but the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding risk is low, while flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including HVMS and HVMS on Funda.
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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 Benedictijnenstraat 2, Assendelft
What is the asking price for this detached house?
The asking price is €569,000. The price per square metre is €4,702, based on the agent's listing. This is a detached house with a living area of 121 m² and a plot of 203 m². The asking price is on the high side compared to similar homes in the municipality.
How many bedrooms does this house have?
The house has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a total of 5 rooms. The living area is 121 m², spread over 2 floors. The property also includes a front, side, and rear garden, with the rear garden facing southwest.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €545,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 36%, from €402,000 to €545,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise load from road traffic is 57 dB, which is above the norm. Air traffic noise is 51 dB, also above the norm. Railway noise is 26 dB, which is below the norm. These are indications at the address level, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, but the soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is medium, both now and in 2050, while pluvial flooding risk is low.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner, about 363 metres away. PLUS is about 810 metres away, and Lidl is about 998 metres away. These are within walking distance for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this house?
Primary schools De Regenboog and Openbare Basisschool De Dorpsakker are both about 500 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also other primary schools within a few kilometres, and secondary education is about 3.6 km away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Assendelft, Veenpolderdijk, just 88 metres away, with bus line 63. Other stops with lines 63 and 456 are within 500 metres. The nearest train station is Krommenie-Assendelft, about 2.6 km away.
What is the energy label of this house?
The energy label is C. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall, and floor insulation, as well as double glazing. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler and partial underfloor heating.
How do residents rate the Centrum neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.42, based on three reviews. One resident mentions it is child-friendly but has too few parking spaces. Another resident praises the social contact and the meadows behind the neighbourhood.
Experiences from Centrum
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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.
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Experiences from Assendelft-Zuid
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.
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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 | – |
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.
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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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Benedictijnenstraat 2, Assendelft
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