A semi-detached home on a quiet street
This 1925 semi-detached house on Kruisstraat sits in the Noorderhoofdbuurt, a residential pocket of Krommenie within the municipality of Zaanstad. It's the kind of street where life moves at a gentle pace, with a sheltered position that keeps things calm. The asking price of €350,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €416,567, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, semi-detached houses in Zaanstad typically go for more.
Inside the house
Step inside and you'll find four rooms spread over two floors, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 70 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m²; the plot is 82 m² in both. The house has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it's offered in full ownership. Outside, there's a rear garden of 36 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley. The agent describes the setting as sheltered and within a residential area.
The Noorderhoofdbuurt
Life here revolves around a mix of ages, with 24% of residents aged 65 or over and 14% under 15. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident talks about a "rustige buurt waar veel gezinnen met jonge kinderen wonen" and a "gevoel van samenhorigheid". Another, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. A third notes that while the rest of Assendelft is hard to reach by bus, "otherwise it's very pleasant living here". For more on the area, see the Noorderhoofdbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hamers is just around the corner, and the Noorderapotheek pharmacy is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk, PLUS is just beyond that, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools De Hoeksteen and Openbare Basisschool De Pionier are within walking distance, as is the Bertrand Russell college for secondary education. Bus stops at Blok and Heiligeweg, served by lines 69 and 414, are a couple of streets away, and Krommenie-Assendelft train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €348,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 1% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €191,000 to €348,000. As for the address itself, public risk data indicates a medium foundation risk, given the 1925 construction on peat soil, and a medium indication for pluvial flooding and flood risk, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck and its Purmerend branch on Funda and Pararius.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kruisstraat 20, Krommenie
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €348,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is small, so the price is closely aligned with the official valuation.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The house has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 70 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 76 m². The plot is 82 m². There is a rear garden of 36 m² facing south, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is one of the least efficient labels. This means you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The house does have double glazing, which helps, but the label itself points to significant energy use.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
Public risk data indicates a medium foundation risk for this address. The house was built in 1925 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the wider area, 1% 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 home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this property?
The climate risk data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, and a medium flood risk both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a specific assessment of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Dekamarkt is about 500 metres away, PLUS is roughly 700 metres, and Albert Heijn is about 1 kilometre from the house. There are also Lidl and another Albert Heijn within about 1.2 kilometres. So you have several options for daily groceries within a short walk or bike ride.
What schools are within reach?
Primary schools De Hoeksteen and Openbare Basisschool De Pionier are within walking distance, at about 700 and 1,200 metres respectively. For secondary education, Bertrand Russell college is about 1.3 kilometres away. There are also other schools in the area, including special education options.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops at Blok and Heiligeweg, served by lines 69 and 414, are about 400 to 500 metres away. The nearest train station is Krommenie-Assendelft, about 1.3 kilometres from the house. This gives you options for both local and regional travel.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many families and a sense of togetherness. Another mentions the pleasant living conditions but notes that some parts are hard to reach by bus. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 82%, from €191,000 to €348,000. The most recent valuation, on 1 January 2025, is €348,000. This shows a strong upward trend in the official valuation over the period.
