A modern villa on the water
This detached villa from 2019 sits right on the water in Hofwijk, a quiet residential pocket of Zaandam with open views. The home was built in 2019 and carries an A++++ energy label, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €1,195,000. For context, detached houses in Zaanstad give you a sense of what this type of home typically costs in the wider municipality.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a villa with five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 604 m³. The living area is listed at 144 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 192 m². The plot measures 409 m² according to the agent, against 401 m² in the BAG registration. The home has a front, side and rear garden totalling 201 m², facing south. It is fully owned, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus HR+ glazing and a heat recovery system.
Life in Hofwijk
Hofwijk is a small neighbourhood of just over a thousand residents, and the homes here are predominantly pre-war, so this 2019 build stands out. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a "gezellige buurt" with a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and a real sense of togetherness. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories drifting over the city, and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. A third resident, writing about the wider area, notes that amenities are plentiful and the surroundings are green. The Hofwijk neighbourhood itself is home to around 490 dwellings, of which 32% are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR express is on your doorstep, with a Dekamarkt just around the corner and an AH XL a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools, Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld, are a couple of streets away, as is the Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education. The GP practice van Loenen and Apotheek Zaandam Oost are both within a five-minute walk, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum is just down the road. Bus stops at Hof van Zaenden and Vincent van Goghweg/Westzijde are just around the corner, serving lines 64, 69 and 67, while Zaandam Kogerveld station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers all this within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €808,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 48% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 72%, from €470,000 to €808,000. At address level, the noise from road traffic is measured at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Climate indications for the area are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress projected for 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam.
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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 Oostzijde 227, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,195,000 is 48% above the WOZ value of €808,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact about this listing, and what it means for the eventual sale price is for you to judge.
What is the layout of this detached house?
According to the agent, this villa has five rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms across two floors. The living area is listed as 144 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 192 m². The plot is 409 m² per the agent, against 401 m² in the BAG registration. The home has a front, side and rear garden of 201 m², facing south.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has an energy label of A++++, which is an efficient label. The agent also notes insulation in the roof, walls and floor, plus HR+ glazing and a heat recovery system. The home was built in 2019, so it is relatively new. The energy label is a formal rating, and the insulation features are described by the agent.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data at area level. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for the area include low pluvial flooding risk and low current flood risk, with medium heat stress projected for 2050.
What supermarkets are near this home?
A SPAR express is 95 metres away, so on your doorstep. A Dekamarkt is 493 metres away, and another Dekamarkt is 553 metres. An AH XL is 636 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 37 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close by?
Two primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft at 405 metres and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld at 450 metres. For secondary education, the Zaanlands Lyceum is 520 metres away, and the Blaise Pascal College is 901 metres. A child daycare is 300 metres away, which is useful for families with young children.
How is the public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stops are Hof van Zaenden at 259 metres, serving lines 64 and 69, and Vincent van Goghweg/Westzijde at 277 metres, serving line 67. The Zaans Medisch Centrum stop at 397 metres has more lines, including 64, 65, 69, 391, 394, 395 and N19. Zaandam Kogerveld train station is 464 metres away, about a five-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with a sense of togetherness. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. A third notes that amenities are plentiful and the surroundings are green.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 72% between 2020 and 2025, from €470,000 to €808,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the municipal valuation over that period, which is not the same as the market value. The asking price is 48% above the current WOZ value.
