A modern semi-detached home in Krommenie
This 2022 semi-detached house on Padlaan 12B sits in the Zuiderhoofdbuurt, a quiet corner of Krommenie where the streets feel calm and the pace of life is relaxed. The home was built just a few years ago, so it has a fresh, contemporary feel throughout. The asking price is €895,000. For context, the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Zaanstad gives a useful benchmark.
Inside the home
Step inside and you find a generous layout spread over three floors, with six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area measures 205 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 204 m², a small difference that hardly affects the sense of space. The plot is 210 m², with a rear garden of 74 m² and a side garden, both reachable via the back entrance and facing southwest. The home is fully owned, has HR+ glazing and is fully insulated, and is heated by a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
The Zuiderhoofdbuurt
Life in the Zuiderhoofdbuurt revolves around a mix of ages, with many families and older residents living side by side. The neighbourhood counts around 1,985 inhabitants, and about 69% of the homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another resident, writing about the wider municipality, mentions the "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature" and the daily rhythm of the Zaan. The reviews reflect a general sense of community, though they describe the municipality as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at what the area offers, the Zuiderhoofdbuurt neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with PLUS a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For schools, Kentalis Signis SO TOS and Bertrand Russell college are both within a ten-minute walk, and De Hoeksteen primary school is a similar distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Krommenie, is a couple of streets away, and the Noorderapotheek Krommenie is even closer. Public transport is well served: bus line 69 stops at Padlaan on your doorstep, and the Krommenie-Assendelft train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area, the municipality of Zaanstad, offers further options for shopping and leisure.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. Regarding address-level risks, the area shows a road traffic noise level of 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise remain below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with only 3% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is medium, rising to medium by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Makelaers | Zaanstad and their listing on Funda.
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About Padlaan 12B, Krommenie
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €895,000 is set for this home. The average asking price in the Zuiderhoofdbuurt is €433,278, and the average price per square metre is €5,209. This home has a living area of 205 m², which is larger than the neighbourhood average of 87 m². The price per square metre here is €4,366, based on the agent's listing. No judgement is made on whether the price is high or low.
What is the layout of this home?
This semi-detached house has six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is 205 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 204 m². The plot measures 210 m², with a rear garden of 74 m² and a side garden, both reachable via the back entrance and facing southwest. The home also has a volume of 743 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated and has HR+ glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout. These features contribute to the overall energy performance, though the label itself is the official indicator.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, only 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is classified as 'other', and no specific foundation issues are flagged for this property.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 65 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden, below the standard, and aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, also below the standard. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications, not measurements taken at the property itself. The noise levels reflect the surrounding environment rather than the home's insulation.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 361 metres away, which is just around the corner. PLUS is about 510 metres away, a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is about 915 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also two more supermarkets within about 1.1 km, giving plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several schools are within a short walk. Kentalis Signis SO TOS, a special education school, is about 778 metres away, and Bertrand Russell college, a secondary school, is about 804 metres away. De Hoeksteen primary school is about 845 metres away, and Praktijkschool De Brug is about 846 metres away. A Jenaplan primary school, De Bijenkorf, is about 960 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Krommenie, Padlaan, about 153 metres away, served by bus line 69. Another stop, Krommenie, Badhuislaan, is about 239 metres away, also on line 69. The Krommenie, Heiligeweg stop, about 434 metres away, offers lines 69 and 414. The nearest train station is Krommenie-Assendelft, about 741 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Zuiderhoofdbuurt has about 1,985 inhabitants. The age spread is fairly even, with 26% aged 25 to 45, 29% aged 45 to 65, and 24% aged 65 or older. About 42% of households are single-person, and 27% are households with children. The average household size is 2.0. Around 69% of homes are owner-occupied, and the housing stock includes a mix of older and newer properties.
Why is the asking price so much higher than the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €895,000 is higher than the neighbourhood average asking price of €433,278. This is largely because the home is much larger than typical, with a living area of 205 m² against a neighbourhood average of 87 m². The home is also recent new-build from 2022, while a large share of the neighbourhood's housing stock dates from before 1945. The price per square metre is €4,366, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,209 per m².
