Veldweg 43
Westzanerpolder, Zaanstad
AreaA 1928 detached house on the edge of Westzaan
This detached house on Veldweg 43 sits in the Westzanerpolder, a quiet corner of Westzaan where the polder landscape sets the tone. The asking price of €800,000 is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average. The home is offered for sale via Teer Makelaars Heemskerk B.V. For a sense of what this price buys you in the wider area, have a look at detached houses in Zaanstad.
The home itself
The house dates from 1928 and carries an energy label C. The agent lists the living area at 188 m², while the BAG registration records 159 m². Similarly, the plot is given as 529 m² by the agent, against 185 m² in the BAG registration. The asking price works out at €4,255 per m², based on the agent's floor area.
Life in the Westzanerpolder
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families, where people treat each other with respect and there is a real sense of togetherness. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories on certain winds, and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. A third review, from Assendelft, notes that the neighbourhood bus runs only once an hour between 9 and 18, but that all amenities are available and there is plenty of greenery. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. The Westzanerpolder itself has around 660 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Westzanerpolder neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with a SPAR express a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk, is about a ten-minute walk, and there are several other schools within a short distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nieuwendam and the Service Wester Apotheek Zaandam are both a short drive away, as is the Zaans Medisch Centrum. Bus stop Westzaan, Overtoom/Zuideinde is on your doorstep, served by line 456, and the train station Zaandam is about 2.4 km away. The wider surroundings fall under the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. According to public risk data at address level, the road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1928 construction on clay soil, with a note that the groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which could affect wooden foundations. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, dropping to low by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Teer Makelaars Heemskerk B.V.
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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 Veldweg 43, Westzaan
What does the asking price of €800,000 mean for this home?
The asking price is €800,000, which is in line with the market according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,038,167. That comparison is based on the average asking price in the Westzanerpolder, not on this specific home. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 188 m², is €4,255.
How large is the living area of this house?
The agent lists the living area at 188 m², while the BAG registration records 159 m². The plot is given as 529 m² by the agent, against 185 m² in the BAG registration. Both figures are stated in the listing, and the difference is not explained. The price per square metre is calculated on the agent's floor area.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered, but it does not say anything about the condition of the construction. The home was built in 1928, and the energy label reflects the insulation and installations at the time of assessment. No further details about insulation or heating are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public risk data. The home was built in 1928 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which could increase the risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
The road traffic noise at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 723 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. A SPAR express is at 1.3 km, and an Aldi at about 2 km. There are 29 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have a good range of options for daily shopping.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Dijk, about 1.95 km away. Other primary schools within a short distance include cbs Wij-land, Chr Basisschool Het Baken, Openbare basisschool Het Eiland, and RK Basisschool de Rietvink. There are 41 schools within 5 km, including secondary education options.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Westzaan, Overtoom/Zuideinde, just 64 metres away, served by bus line 456. Other stops within a few hundred metres include Westzaan, Kleine Steng (lines 65 and 456) and Westzaan, Lexion (line 456). The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 2.4 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Westzanerpolder has around 660 inhabitants, with a mix of ages: 42% are between 25 and 45, and 29% between 45 and 65. About 36% of households have children. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews, but this reflects the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
