A semi-detached home with a view over the park
This semi-detached house on De Weer 6B sits in the Vennenbuurt, a residential pocket of Zaandam where the streets are quiet and the pace is relaxed. The home looks out over a park and has an unobstructed view, which gives the setting a calm, open feel. Built in 1970, it is a two-storey family house with a living area of around 100 square metres according to the agent, on a plot of 282 square metres. The asking price of €475,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €523,000, a difference of 9 percent. For context, [semi-detached houses in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/) are listed across a range of prices.
The house itself
The agent describes this as a 2-under-1-kap house with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 357 cubic metres. It comes with a front garden, side garden and back garden, the latter facing northwest and accessible via the back alley. There is a parking space and a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the insulation consists of roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The living area is listed as 100 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 square metres.
Life in the Vennenbuurt
Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area where many families with young children live, with a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere and a real sense of togetherness. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories on certain winds, and recommends spots like De Hemmes, a small peninsula on the Zaan, and BIND, a community café on the old Hembrug terrain. The neighbourhood itself counts 1,625 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. [The Vennenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/vennenbuurt-zaanstad/) is one of the residential areas that make up this part of Zaandam.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. Vomar supermarket is a couple of streets away, and there are several other supermarkets within a short distance. Two primary schools are just around the corner: Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde, with secondary schools a short walk further. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Poelenburg, with BENU Apotheek Poelenburg next to it. For public transport, bus line 65 stops on your doorstep at Zaandam, Schaarsven, and bus lines 111, 391, 394 and 395 stop a few streets away at Weerpad/Wachterstraat. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/) offers a wider range of facilities beyond the immediate area.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address-level risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, although the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while the current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to rise to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including, Huispedia, Funda and Pararius. The listing has been active since 17 June 2026.
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About De Weer 6B, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Vennenbuurt?
The asking price of €475,000 is 9 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €523,000, which the data describes as keen. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,952, while this home is listed at €4,750 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. There are currently 15 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €260,000 to €745,000.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, this is a two-storey 2-under-1-kap house with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, and a volume of 357 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 100 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 square metres. The plot measures 282 square metres. The home has a front garden, side garden and back garden, with the back garden facing northwest and accessible via the back alley.
What parking and storage options are available?
The property comes with a parking space and a detached brick garage, according to the agent. This means there is space to park a car on the property itself, as well as a separate garage that could serve as storage or workshop space. The home is freehold, so you own the land and the buildings outright, with no ground lease to account for.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for running costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity compared with the most efficient labels. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. These features can help keep energy use in check, though the label itself reflects the overall energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is still rated as low. This is an area-level indication based on open data sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The data does not indicate any immediate concern.
How noisy is the location?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 24 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 46 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data sources and are area-level indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself. The home is described as being on a quiet road with a view over a park.
What schools are near this home?
Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon at 156 metres and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde at 208 metres. RK basisschool Paus Joannes is a five-minute walk at 350 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are both at 480 metres, about a five-minute walk. In total there are 61 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus line 65 stops at Zaandam, Schaarsven, just 120 metres from the home, and again at Zaandam, Zuidervaart at 291 metres. Bus lines 111, 391, 394 and 395 stop at Zaandam, Weerpad/Wachterstraat at 483 metres. Zaandam train station is 2,377 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. These connections link the neighbourhood to the wider Zaanstad area.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.15 based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many families with young children, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, and a strong sense of togetherness. Another resident highlights the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and recommends spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than the Vennenbuurt specifically.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The climate risk data for this address shows a low current flood risk and a low flood risk for 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is rated as medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
