A 1897 semi-detached house in Oud West
This 1897 semi-detached house sits in Oud West, a neighbourhood in Zaandam where the streets have a settled, lived-in feel. With 82 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration and 93 square metres according to the agent, it is a compact home with character. The asking price of €300,000 sits 42% below the average asking price of €518,318 for semi-detached houses in Zaanstad, which puts it on the low side for the area.
Inside the home
The agent describes a home with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The garden is at the rear, reachable via the back entrance and facing northwest. The property is freehold, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider. According to the agent, the home has partial double glazing, a central heating boiler, gas heaters and the possibility for an open fireplace. The energy label is F, which is among the least efficient labels, so heating costs are likely to be significant.
Life in Oud West
Oud West is a neighbourhood where 54.5% of homes were built before 1945, giving the streets a pre-war character. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a "buurt met jonge kinderen en gezellige sfeer", mentioning a quiet area with many families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another resident talks about the "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature", noting the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The neighbourhood has 5,150 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Oud West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. Dirk is just around the corner, with Dekamarkt a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk, and Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education is also within walking distance. Huisartsenpraktijk Lind and the pharmacy are both about 619 metres away. Bus stop Zaandam, Parkstraat is on your doorstep with line 67, while Zaandam, Westerwateringtunnel offers lines 64, 65, 69, 394, N19 and N94. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad has more to explore, as described on the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €405,000, and the asking price of €300,000 sits 26% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 90%, from €213,000 to €405,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the home built in 1897 on peat soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaers | Zaanstad, Pararius, Huispedia and Funda.
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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 Langestraat 44, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 26% below the WOZ value of €405,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 90%, from €213,000 to €405,000.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 82 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 93 square metres. The plot is 107 square metres. There is a rear garden facing northwest, reachable via the back entrance.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you can expect significant heating costs. The agent notes the home has partial double glazing, a central heating boiler, gas heaters and the possibility for an open fireplace. The home was built in 1897.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1897 on peat soil, and in this area 9% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home.
Which supermarkets are closest to Langestraat 44?
Dirk is the nearest supermarket at 365 metres, followed by Dekamarkt at 465 metres. SPAR express is at 728 metres, Albert Heijn at 784 metres and Vomar at 813 metres. In total, there are 37 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this home?
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is the nearest primary school at 326 metres, with Daltonschool De Westerkim at 365 metres and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft at 402 metres. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is at 424 metres. There are 48 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stop Zaandam, Parkstraat is 224 metres away and serves line 67. Zaandam, Botenmakersstraat at 495 metres also serves line 67. Zaandam, Westerwateringtunnel at 515 metres offers lines 64, 65, 69, 394, N19 and N94. Zaandam train station is 805 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just Oud West.
What is the asking price per square metre?
Based on the agent's listed living area of 93 square metres, the asking price works out to €3,226 per square metre. The average asking price per square metre in Oud West is €5,730, so this home is priced well below the neighbourhood average.
