Homes for sale in Waterrijk West, Zaanstad

House prices and market figures for Waterrijk West, Zaanstad

Waterrijk West is a pronounced owner-occupied neighbourhood: 82% of the more than 593 homes are owner-occupied, only 18% are rented out. That high owner-occupancy rate reflects the nature of the neighbourhood: here people buy deliberately, for the long term. The average WOZ value is €467,000, slightly higher than the district average of Assendelft-Noord (€461,000) and well above the Zaan average of €368,000. That price difference with the municipality is no coincidence: the homes here are larger and the neighbourhood attracts a stable group of dual-income earners and families.

Over the past twelve months, seven homes were sold, with an average purchase price of €633,429. The range ran from €520,000 to €699,000. With an average living area of 132 m², the price per square metre comes to around €4,800. Those are not starter amounts. For the current supply and the average asking price at this moment, see the overview at the top of this page.

The supply consists mainly of ground-floor single-family homes, often semi-detached and detached houses. Apartments are rare in this part of Assendelft-Noord.

Living in Waterrijk West, Zaanstad

Waterrijk West is a quiet, green residential neighbourhood on the west side of Assendelft, built in the 1990s and early 2000s. The streets are spacious, there is a lot of greenery between the homes and water is literally present: ditches, ponds and canals give the neighbourhood its name and character. It is not a neighbourhood you drive through by chance. You live here deliberately, far enough from the hustle and bustle of Zaandam, close enough to the motorway.

The buildings consist largely of semi-detached and detached houses with garden, driveway and garage. Streets like the Weidebloem and surrounding roads give an impression of a neighbourhood built for families with space requirements. The homes are relatively well insulated for their construction period, although energy labels sometimes still leave room for improvement.

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is self-sufficient for daily groceries. The shopping centre of Assendelft, within cycling distance, offers a supermarket, bakery and pharmacy. For a larger range you drive to Zaandam. Children from the neighbourhood usually attend primary schools in Assendelft itself, such as the schools along the Dorpsstraat. Sports clubs are plentiful in the area: football, tennis and swimming are easily accessible from Waterrijk West.

Accessibility by car is one of the strong points. Via the N203 and the connection to the A8 you are quickly on the Amsterdam ring road. By car you are in the centre of Amsterdam or Zaandam in twenty to twenty-five minutes. Public transport is less strong: there are buses towards Zaandam, but a train station nearby is lacking. Assendelft does not have its own station; the nearest is Zaandam. That makes a car almost indispensable in practice.

Residents appreciate the peace, space and green character of the neighbourhood. One resident writes: "Wonderfully quiet living, large garden, little traffic on the street. Only you need a car for everything, but you know that when you come to live here." That honesty is typical: Waterrijk West is not a neighbourhood for people who like to have everything within walking distance. On the neighbourhood main page of Waterrijk West you can read more resident experiences, scores per category and additional district data.

Compared to neighbouring neighbourhoods, Waterrijk West has a slightly quieter character than Waterrijk, which is more compactly built. Kreekrijk and Noorderveen are similar living environments in the same district, but with partly different housing types and price levels. The broader context can be found on the page about owner-occupied homes in Assendelft-Noord.

Who is a home for sale in Waterrijk West interesting for?

The neighbourhood best suits families with children, which the data confirms: households with children are the largest group, and the 45-65 year olds form the dominant age category. Movers looking for more space from a smaller home are in the right place here. Starters will find it difficult to make the step to this price level without equity or a substantial savings buffer. Supply is limited: only a handful of homes are sold per year, so if something suitable comes up, quick action is necessary. Overbidding is not exceptional in this segment. Those who want to be flexible or first try out the neighbourhood can also look at the rental homes in Waterrijk West, although that supply is scarce.

What residents say about Waterrijk West

Residents appreciate Waterrijk West mainly for the peace, space and green surroundings. Scores on safety and liveability are generally above the Zaan average. Residents are less enthusiastic about the dependence on the car and the limited public transport. One resident sums it up aptly: "You live here wonderfully quiet, but without a car you get nowhere." View all reviews, including scores per category such as greenery, safety and amenities, on the neighbourhood overview page.

Compare homes for sale in and around Waterrijk West

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and demographic data that you will not find so detailed per neighbourhood anywhere else. This way you can not only compare a home, but also assess the neighbourhood itself before planning a viewing. Also view the supply in the neighbourhoods Langeheit Oost and De Omzoom, or broaden your search area to Zaandam Zuid and Rosmolenwijk. For a complete overview of the Zaan owner-occupied market, see the page homes for sale in Zaanstad. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality Zaanstad.