Westerdijk 52
Oude Wetering, Kaag en Braassem
AreaA waterside home with room to breathe
This detached house on Westerdijk 52 sits quietly along the water in Oude Wetering, a setting the agent describes as sheltered with an unobstructed view. The asking price of €1,475,000 is 36% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €1,084,545. That puts this home on the high side compared to other detached houses in Kaag en Braassem, though the plot is generous at 1,235 m².
The home itself
Built in 1971, this detached house spans two floors with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 317 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 229 m². The property includes a garden that wraps around the house, an integral garage, a French balcony, and full ownership. Heating runs through a central heating boiler, and the energy label is D, which means energy costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in Oude Wetering
Oude Wetering is a small place with 2,855 residents, and the reviews here come from across the municipality of Kaag en Braassem rather than this neighbourhood specifically. One resident, who has lived here for 19 years, describes it as a quiet neighbourhood that is becoming a villa district, noting there are no shops and no bus service, so everything requires a car or bike. Another resident simply calls it "quiet and friendly," while a third is far more critical, mentioning a lack of facilities and nuisance from young people. Based on four reviews, the average score is 5.76 out of 10. The neighbourhood has 1,228 homes, 82% of which are single-family, and 69% are owner-occupied. For more context, you can look at the Oude Wetering neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with PLUS and Vomar a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Klimboom and OBS Elckerlyc are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Alkemade in Roelofarendsveen, and Apotheek Alkemade is nearby too. Bus stops at Oude Wetering, Watergang and Oude Wetering, Rembrandt van Rijnsingel, both served by lines 365 and 366, are just around the corner, while the nearest train station is Nieuw Vennep, about 5.5 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Kaag en Braassem.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €1,635,000 as of the reference date 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 10% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €1,302,000 to €1,635,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road, rail and air traffic all stay below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settlement, and 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Flood risk from heavy rain is low both now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Holland West Makelaardij and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Westerdijk 52, Leimuiden
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,475,000 is 10% below the WOZ value of €1,635,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 26%, from €1,302,000 to €1,635,000.
What is the layout of this detached house?
The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is recorded as 317 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 229 m². The property sits on a plot of 1,235 m² and includes a garden that wraps around the house, an integral garage, and a French balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1971 and has a central heating boiler. The label reflects the official registration, not a detailed assessment of the property's insulation.
What are the foundation risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, based on public data at address level. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is 405 metres away, with PLUS at 1,338 metres and Vomar at 1,483 metres. Basisschool De Klimboom is 456 metres away and OBS Elckerlyc is 519 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Alkemade in Roelofarendsveen at 515 metres, and Apotheek Alkemade is at 523 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Oude Wetering, Watergang and Oude Wetering, Rembrandt van Rijnsingel are both about 440 to 466 metres away, served by lines 365 and 366. A third stop, Roelofarendsveen, Gogherweide, is at 537 metres with line 723. The nearest train station is Nieuw Vennep, about 5.5 km away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Reviews come from across the municipality of Kaag en Braassem, not specifically this neighbourhood. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood that is becoming a villa district, noting there are no shops and no bus service. Another calls it "quiet and friendly," while a third is critical, mentioning a lack of facilities and nuisance from young people. The average score is 5.76 out of 10 based on four reviews.
How does the price per square metre compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €6,441, based on the agent's listed living area of 229 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,760. The asking price of €1,475,000 is 36% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,084,545.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The flood risk from heavy rain is low, both currently and in 2050, according to public climate data. This is an area-level indication based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. The noise levels from road, rail and air traffic all remain below the relevant standards.
