Cantate 5
Westerwatering Zuid, Zaanstad
AreaA spacious semi-detached home in Westerwatering Zuid
Cantate 5 sits in Westerwatering Zuid, a residential pocket of Zaandam where the streets are quiet and the pace is relaxed. The home itself is a semi-detached house from 2000, with an energy label A, and it stands on a plot of 252 m². The asking price of €900,000 is on the high side, which is a precomputed verdict against the neighbourhood average asking price of €616,833. For context, that puts it 46% above the average, and it is one of the [semi-detached houses in Zaanstad] currently on the market.
The home itself
This listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage. What is known is the living area: according to the BAG registration it is 185 m², which is 29% larger than the neighbourhood average of 143 m². The home was built in 2000 and carries an energy label A, an efficient label, so energy costs should be modest. The price per square metre works out at €4,865 based on the BAG floor area.
Life in Westerwatering Zuid
Westerwatering Zuid is home to around 4,775 people, and the housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with 85% of homes in the area being bought rather than rented. 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 and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, where people treat each other with respect. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate drifting from the local cocoa factories depending on the wind, and recommends spots like De Hemmes and the BIND café on the old Hembrug terrain. A third review, also at municipality level, notes that all amenities are available and there are many schools, though the neighbourhood bus in Assendelft only runs once an hour. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a flavour of the area rather than a verdict on Westerwatering Zuid itself. For a closer look at what this part of Zaandam offers, [the Westerwatering Zuid neighbourhood] page has more detail.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. An Aldi and an Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, with an AH to go and an Ekoplaza a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a couple of streets away, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Lind, and Apotheek Romijn Zaandam is the closest pharmacy, both within a ten-minute walk. Public transport is handy too: bus stops at Spoorstrip and Houtveldweg/Station are served by lines 63 and 64, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is about 2.3 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Zaanstad], which has plenty more to offer. The address-level risk data, which comes from public sources and is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows a few points worth noting. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050. Noise levels from road traffic, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, at 45 dB, 34 dB, and 44 dB Lden respectively.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Peter Pals Makelaardij o/g b.v. The listing is limited in what it states about the property itself, so the details above are based on the available data.
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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 Cantate 5, Zaandam
What is the asking price for this semi-detached house?
The asking price is €900,000. This is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €616,833, which means it sits 46% above that average. The price per square metre is €4,865 based on the BAG floor area of 185 m². Whether that represents good value depends on what you are looking for, but the figures are clear.
How large is the home and what is the plot size?
The living area is 185 m² according to the BAG registration, and the plot measures 252 m². That makes the home 29% larger than the neighbourhood average of 143 m². The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage, so those details are not available.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. That means you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home was built in 2000, and the listing does not mention any specific insulation features. The energy label is a fact about the home, not a judgement on its condition.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here. Without it, there is no official valuation to compare with the asking price of €900,000. The price comparison with the neighbourhood average is based on asking prices rather than the WOZ.
What are the foundation and flooding risks for this address?
The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Noise levels from road traffic are 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 34 dB Lden, and from air traffic 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These figures come from public risk data and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself. They suggest the location is not particularly noisy.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Aldi and an Albert Heijn are both within a couple of streets away, with an AH to go and an Ekoplaza about a ten-minute walk. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a couple of streets away, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is a ten-minute walk. Secondary education is available at Compaen vmbo, which is also within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus stops at Spoorstrip and Houtveldweg/Station are served by lines 63 and 64, both within a ten-minute walk. Zaandam train station is also a ten-minute walk away, which gives access to the rail network. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Lind and the nearest pharmacy is Apotheek Romijn Zaandam, both within a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in Westerwatering Zuid?
Westerwatering Zuid has around 4,775 residents, and 85% of homes are owner-occupied. The housing stock is mostly from the period 1990 to 2010, with 64.7% of homes built then. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, with one resident describing a quiet area with young families and a pleasant atmosphere. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms, or bathrooms, nor does it mention a garden, balcony, or garage. It also does not include a WOZ value. The available details are the living area of 185 m², the plot of 252 m², the year of construction 2000, and the energy label A.
