Kanaalstraat 244
Oud-IJmuiden, Velsen
AreaA grand home on a quiet street
On Kanaalstraat in Oud-IJmuiden stands this detached house from 1904, a property with real presence. The asking price of €1,150,000 sits 68% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €683,467. That places this home on the high side compared with the local market, though the size explains part of the story. The living area of 445 m² is 166% larger than the neighbourhood average of 167 m². For context, the current supply of [detached houses in Velsen](</koopwoningen/velsen/vrijstaande-woningen/>) shows a wide range of prices.
Inside the house
According to the agent, this home has nine rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors, with a volume of 1,822 m³. There is a garden at the front and back, facing south, plus a balcony and a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, so you own both house and land outright. The agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and heating runs on a combi boiler. The energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate rather than minimal. The BAG registration lists the living area as 467 m², while the agent states 445 m²; the plot is 1,044 m² in both sources.
Life in Oud-IJmuiden
Oud-IJmuiden is a neighbourhood with around 2,870 residents, and the housing stock reflects its history. About a quarter of the homes date from before 1945, and the streets carry that early-1900s character. Residents across the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on fourteen 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 "Wijkerstraatweg is a street with houses from the early 1900s. Character and luxurious appearance. In addition, Wijkeroogpark is right on your doorstep." These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they give a sense of the area. The [Oud-IJmuiden neighbourhood](</buurt/oud-ijmuiden-velsen/>) itself has 15 homes currently for sale.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well covered here. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away and another a ten-minute walk. Primary school De Klipper is on your doorstep, and Het Kompas is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Haven, 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 Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in Beverwijk is roughly 3.7 km from the home. All of this sits within [the municipality of Velsen](</gemeente/velsen/>).
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price is possible here. Public risk data at address level gives some indications for this location. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 data; aircraft noise at 46 dB and industrial noise at 50 dB both stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, partly because the house was built in 1904 and 65% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including G&O Makelaars IJmuiden and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Kanaalstraat 244, Ijmuiden
What does the asking price of €1,150,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is 68% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €683,467. The living area of 445 m² is 166% larger than the neighbourhood average of 167 m², which helps explain the difference. The price per square metre comes to €2,584 based on the agent's listed area. Whether this represents good value depends on what you are looking for in a home of this size.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has nine rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over three floors. The total volume is 1,822 m³. There is a garden at the front and back facing south, a balcony and a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, so you own both the house and the land.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs rather than the lowest possible bills. The agent mentions roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and heating runs on a combi boiler. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the construction, only about the energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information we have. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise of 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, based on 2022 figures. Aircraft noise is 46 dB and industrial noise is 50 dB, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this house?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is partly because the house was built in 1904, and 65% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It does not say anything definitive about the condition of the foundation here.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with a Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. Primary school De Klipper is on your doorstep, and Het Kompas is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Haven, about a ten-minute walk, and the IJmuider Apotheek Ledeboer is just around the corner.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 74 stops at IJmuiden, Kerkstraat, which is on your doorstep. The nearest train station is Driehuis, about 3.3 km away. The Rode Kruis Ziekenhuis in Beverwijk is roughly 3.7 km from the home. These are the nearest options according to the available data.
What is the neighbourhood of Oud-IJmuiden like?
Oud-IJmuiden has around 2,870 residents, and about a quarter of the homes date from before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Velsen give their living environment an average score of 7.29, based on fourteen reviews. One resident mentions feeling safe and enjoying the nature, while another highlights the character of the early-1900s houses and the nearby Wijkeroogpark.
How does this home compare with other properties in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,150,000 is 68% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €683,467. The living area of 445 m² is 166% larger than the neighbourhood average of 167 m². The neighbourhood currently has 15 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €269,000 to €1,295,000.
