A 1900 detached house in the heart of Edam
Vijzelstraat 1 sits in the middle of Edam's old centre, a setting the agent describes as both central and residential. The house was built in 1900 and carries an energy label B. At €480,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price for detached houses in Edam-Volendam.
Inside the house
The agent lists four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 222 m³. The living area is 58 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². The plot is 110 m². There is a rear garden of 25 m², plus a garden around the house and a side garden. The property is fully owned. According to the agent, the house has roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler.
Life in Edam-Oude kom
Residents across the municipality of Edam-Volendam give their living environment an average score of 8.51, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy neighbourhood, lots to do, beautiful nature, nice funfair." Another describes it as "Great and snug." The municipality has around 2,830 residents in the Edam-Oude kom neighbourhood, with 30% aged 65 or over.
Daily life and getting around
Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with Vomar a couple of streets further. De Nieuwe School, a Jenaplan primary school, is just around the corner, and secondary school SG De Triade is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Scheltens en van de Kamp is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Edam, Technische School is just around the corner with lines 314, 614 and N14. The nearest train station is Purmerend Overwhere, about 5.5 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Edam-Volendam covers both Edam and Volendam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €373,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 29% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 84%, from €203,000 to €373,000. As area-level indications, the foundation risk is medium, with the house built in 1900 on peat soil. Road traffic noise is 46 dB and aircraft noise 40 dB, both below the noise standard. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Baarsen Vastgoed.
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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 Vijzelstraat 1, Edam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €480,000, while the WOZ value was set at €373,000 on 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 29% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it rose by 84% between 2020 and 2025.
What is the layout of this house?
The agent lists four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is 58 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². The plot measures 110 m². There is a rear garden of 25 m², plus a garden around the house and a side garden.
What is the energy label and what insulation is mentioned?
The house has energy label B. According to the agent, it has roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and is fully insulated. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The house was built in 1900.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The house was built in 1900 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise is 46 dB and aircraft noise is 40 dB, both measured in 2022 and both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 826 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. Vomar is about 1.8 km away, and there are further supermarkets within 5 km, including another Albert Heijn and a Dirk. In total, eight supermarkets are within 5 km of the address.
Which schools are close to this house?
De Nieuwe School, a Jenaplan primary school, is about 331 metres away. Secondary school SG De Triade is about 356 metres away. Openbare Basisschool De Piramide is about 826 metres away, and Oecumenische Basisschool De Trimaran is about 930 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Edam, Technische School is about 253 metres away, with lines 314, 614 and N14. Edam Busstation is about 607 metres away with more lines including 100, 110, 112, 273, 316 and 801. The nearest train station is Purmerend Overwhere, about 5.5 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Edam-Volendam give their living environment an average score of 8.51, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy neighbourhood, lots to do, beautiful nature, nice funfair." Another describes it as "Great and snug." These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value rose by 84% between 2020 and 2025, from €203,000 to €373,000. The value increased each year: €285,000 in 2021, €328,000 in 2022, €351,000 in 2023, €358,000 in 2024 and €373,000 in 2025.
