Middel 12
Westzaan Noord, Zaanstad
AreaA detached home in Westzaan Noord
Middel 12 is a detached house in Westzaan Noord, a quiet corner of Westzaan where the streets feel calm and the sky opens up. The home dates from 1925 and carries energy label D, so heating costs will sit in the middle range. With a price of €550,000, the asking price is in line with the market, sitting 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €689,045. For context, the wider market here shows detached houses in Zaanstad with their own price dynamics.
The home itself
This detached house offers 4 rooms, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed at 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m²; the plot is 310 m² in both sources. The home has a garden around it, and the agent notes wall and floor insulation, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and full ownership. The setting is described as in a residential area with a free view.
Life in Westzaan Noord
Westzaan Noord is a small neighbourhood of about 2,455 residents, where the streets are lined with family homes and the pace is easy. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another describes the wider area: "It's a cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature." The reviews reflect a place where people know each other and the surroundings feel green, though the sample is small. For a closer look at what this pocket of Westzaan offers, the Westzaan Noord neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are within easy reach. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Westzaan, is a couple of streets away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Guisveld, is a bit further. Public transport is handy: the bus stop Westzaan, Middel is on your doorstep, served by line 63, and the train station Zaandijk Zaanse Schans is a ten-minute walk. The wider area, the municipality of Zaanstad, offers more options for shopping and secondary education. As for the address, public risk data at area level indicates road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with only 1% of properties in this area showing an elevated pile-rot risk, and the soil type is classified as other. For climate, 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 Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie and their listing 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.
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About Middel 12, Westzaan
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Westzaan Noord?
The asking price of €550,000 is 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €689,045, which puts it in line with the market. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,930, while this home is listed at €5,729 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price verdict is precomputed against the neighbourhood average, so it reflects the market position rather than an opinion.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The home has 4 rooms in total, including 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 2 floors. The living area is listed at 96 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 90 m². The plot is 310 m². There is a garden around the house, and the agent notes wall and floor insulation, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and full ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, separate from the asking price. Without this figure, it is not possible to assess how the asking price relates to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at area level indicates road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk, and the home was built before 1970, in 1925. The soil type is classified as other. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Coop, about 700 metres away, with Albert Heijn and Vomar around 1.6 to 1.8 km. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker is about 826 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Zoeker is 1.3 km. Secondary education is available at Het Saenredam, about 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The bus stop Westzaan, Middel is about 86 metres away, served by line 63. The train station Zaandijk Zaanse Schans is approximately 1.7 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like in Westzaan Noord?
Westzaan Noord has about 2,455 residents, with a mix of households: 35% have children, 34% are without children, and 31% are single-person households. The age profile is fairly balanced, with 27% aged 65 or older. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad rate their living environment at 7.51 on average, based on 53 reviews, mentioning a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere.
