Kanaalstraat 244
Oud-IJmuiden, Velsen
AreaA grand home in Oud-IJmuiden
On Kanaalstraat in Oud-IJmuiden stands this detached house from 1904, a striking presence in a neighbourhood where older homes sit alongside newer builds. With its generous proportions and classic character, it feels like a home with a story. The asking price of €1,295,000 sits well above the neighbourhood average, and it is currently the most expensive of the 15 homes for sale in this part of IJmuiden. For context, [detached houses in Velsen](</koopwoningen/velsen/vrijstaande-woningen/>) give you a sense of what else is on the market in the wider municipality.
Inside the house
The agent describes a home with 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The living area is listed at 445 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 467 m². The plot measures 1,044 m² in both records. The energy label is D, which means you should expect moderate energy costs for a home of this age and size.
Life in Oud-IJmuiden
Oud-IJmuiden is a mixed neighbourhood where roughly a quarter of the housing stock dates from before 1945, and a large share has been built since 2010. Residents across the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "Safe, clean, lots of nature. Good experience. I have never felt unsafe in my neighbourhood." Another describes a "cosy neighbourhood by the park", noting that "Wijkeroogpark is right on your doorstep." A third review is more critical, mentioning older homes with poor insulation and high energy costs. The neighbourhood counts around 2,870 residents, and about half of households are single-person households. [The Oud-IJmuiden neighbourhood](</buurt/oud-ijmuiden-velsen/>) has its own character within the wider town.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. Vomar is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. Primary school De Klipper is on your doorstep, and Het Kompas is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk De Haven, is a ten-minute walk, and the IJmuider Apotheek Ledeboer is just around the corner. Bus line 74 stops at IJmuiden, Kerkstraat on your doorstep, and the nearest train station is Driehuis, about 3.3 km away. [The municipality of Velsen](</gemeente/velsen/>) covers the surrounding area.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is recorded for this property. Public risk data at address level indicates the following: road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise at 46 dB Lden and industrial noise at 50 dB Lden are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built before 1970 and the fact that 65% of properties in this postcode area predate 1970. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, rising to medium for heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including G&O Makelaars and G&O Makelaars.
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About Kanaalstraat 244, Ijmuiden
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Oud-IJmuiden?
The asking price of €1,295,000 is 89% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €683,467. It is the most expensive of the 15 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood. The living area of 445 m² is 166% larger than the neighbourhood average of 167 m², which helps explain the price difference.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has 9 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The living area is listed at 445 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 467 m². The plot measures 1,044 m². The home was built in 1904.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you should expect moderate energy costs for a home of this size and age. The home dates from 1904, and no insulation details are stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data indicates road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is measured at 46 dB Lden and industrial noise at 50 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built before 1970, specifically in 1904, and the fact that 65% 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 supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is just around the corner at about 374 metres, and Dekamarkt is about 747 metres away. A second Dekamarkt is at 929 metres, with another Vomar at 1.1 km and a Lidl at 1.3 km. In total there are 16 supermarkets within 5 km.
Which schools are close to this home?
Primary school De Klipper is about 199 metres away, and Het Kompas is at 546 metres. Kindcentrum De Pleiaden is at 1.17 km, and De Vliegende Hollander at 1.19 km. For secondary education, Tendercollege VMBO-LWOO is about 1.19 km away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 74 stops at IJmuiden, Kerkstraat about 110 metres away, at IJmuiden, Kennemerlaan about 369 metres away, and at IJmuiden, Stationsstraat about 666 metres away. The nearest train station is Driehuis, at about 3.3 km.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on 14 reviews. One resident mentions feeling safe and enjoying nature nearby, while another notes the character of older homes and the proximity of Wijkeroogpark. A third review mentions older homes with poor insulation and high energy costs.
What is the flood risk for this property?
Public climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is indicated as medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
