Westzijde 81
Oud West, Zaanstad
AreaA grand home on the Westzijde
This is a home with real presence. A detached house from 1894, it stands on the Westzijde in Oud West, right in the centre of Zaandam. With 11 rooms spread over three floors, it is a substantial property. The asking price of €1,995,000 sits well above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €518,318. That is partly explained by the size: at 375 m² according to the agent, it is considerably larger than the neighbourhood average of 101 m². For context, detached houses in Zaanstad give an idea of what is on the market in the wider municipality.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a herenhuis, a detached house that was originally a business or service dwelling. It has 11 rooms, including 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, across 3 floors, with a volume of 1,400 m³. There is a front garden and a back garden, the latter facing west and accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, so you own both the house and the land. The listing does not state an energy label. The agent lists the living area at 375 m², while the BAG registration records 408 m²; the plot is 515 m² according to both.
Life in Oud West
Oud West is a lively part of Zaandam, close to the water and the centre. It is a very urban area, with a high density of addresses. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a calm, friendly atmosphere where families with young children live and people treat each other with respect. Another talks about the daily rhythm of the town, including the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories, and favourite spots like De Hemmes, a small peninsula on the Zaan, and BIND, a café on the old Hembrug terrain. A third resident, from Assendelft, notes that all amenities are available and there is plenty of greenery. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than Oud West specifically. The Oud West neighbourhood itself has around 5,150 residents.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut are both within a short walk, and Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education is close too. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors and the BENU Apotheek Oostzijde are both a ten-minute walk away, and Zaans Medisch Centrum is also within walking distance. Bus line 67 stops at Zaandam, Parkstraat on your doorstep, and the train station Zaandam is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers more on the wider area.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows a road traffic noise level of 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the home built in 1894 on peat soil, and 9% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including KRK Makelaars and KRK Makelaars Zaandam on Funda.
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About Westzijde 81, Zaandam
What does the asking price of €1,995,000 include?
The asking price for this detached house on the Westzijde is €1,995,000. That is 285% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €518,318. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 375 m², comes to €5,320. The home is a freehold property, so the price covers both the house and the land.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has 11 rooms in total, including 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, spread over 3 floors. The total volume is 1,400 m³. There is a front garden and a back garden, with the back garden facing west and accessible via the back alley. The property is described as a herenhuis, a detached house that was originally a business or service dwelling.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated for this property. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price of €1,995,000 with the official municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 38 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this house?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1894 on peat soil, and the data notes that it may have wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the area, 9% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are near this home?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Dirk is just around the corner at about 290 metres, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away at 353 metres. SPAR express is about 702 metres away, Vomar at 755 metres, and Albert Heijn at 843 metres. In total, there are 37 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
Which schools are close to this address?
Several schools are within walking distance. Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is about 393 metres away, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut at 428 metres, and Daltonschool De Westerkim at 481 metres. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is about 507 metres away. There are 49 schools within 5 kilometres in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 67 stops at Zaandam, Parkstraat, which is on your doorstep at about 100 metres. The same line also stops at Zaandam, Botenmakersstraat at 399 metres and Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg/Westzijde at 521 metres. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 854 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Oud West like?
Oud West is a very urban neighbourhood in Zaandam with around 5,150 residents. It has a high address density of 3,640 per square kilometre. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 out of 10 based on 57 reviews, with one resident describing a calm and friendly atmosphere. The neighbourhood has 66 homes currently for sale.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The agent has not published this field. Without an energy label, it is not possible to comment on the energy efficiency of the home or estimate what the energy costs might be. The house was built in 1894, but the listing does not provide any information about insulation or heating installations.
