A 17th-century landmark on Westerstraat
This semi-detached house on Westerstraat 158 sits in the heart of Enkhuizen, a town where the old harbour and the Zuiderzee feel like part of daily life. Built in 1617, the home carries four centuries of history in its walls, and with 11 rooms spread over four floors there is space to breathe. The asking price of €1,395,000 is on the high side, which the agent's own comparison puts at 176% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €504,625. For context, the [semi-detached houses in Enkhuizen]( /koopwoningen/enkhuizen/twee-onder-een-kapwoningen/) currently on the market range from €375,000 to €750,000.
Inside the house
The agent lists 11 rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, across four floors with a volume of 940 m³. The living area is given as 228 m² in the listing, while the BAG registration records 239 m². The plot is listed at 173 m² by the agent, against 143 m² in the BAG registration. The energy label is C, which means the home sits in the middle of the scale, so heating costs will be moderate compared with the least efficient labels.
The Centrum Noord-Oost neighbourhood
Centrum Noord-Oost is a compact, historic part of Enkhuizen where the streets are narrow and the houses are old, all of them built before 1945. Residents across the municipality of Enkhuizen give their living environment an average score of 6.91, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "It's a cosy neighbourhood, always a friendly chat with the neighbours." Another describes a busier reality: "We live on a busy through street, where children also play outside, but children and adults also race along the pavement on electric scooters or fatbikes and where people often drive too fast." The same resident notes that bulky waste is regularly put out and that feeding birds attracts seagulls and rats. With 2,140 inhabitants, the neighbourhood is home to a mix of ages, with 26% aged 65 or over and 25% between 25 and 45. For a fuller picture, [the Centrum Noord-Oost neighbourhood]( /buurt/centrum-noord-oost-enkhuizen/) page brings the data together.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close: Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, Vomar just around the corner, and Aldi a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Tweemaster is on your doorstep, and Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Pancratius is just around the corner. The GP practice Van der Klei en Oomen is a couple of streets away, with BENU Apotheek Molenweg next to it. Bus line 438 stops at Gezondheidscentr.Molenweg, a couple of streets away, and the train station Enkhuizen is a ten-minute walk, with bus lines 438 and 650 calling there too. The municipality of Enkhuizen itself is a compact town where most daily needs are within walking distance, as [the municipality of Enkhuizen]( /gemeente/enkhuizen/) page shows.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 61 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which fits with a house built in 1617 on clay soil, where 94% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk, though the 2050 flood risk is low; heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via De Vesting Makelaars.
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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 Westerstraat 158, Enkhuizen
What does the asking price of €1,395,000 mean for this house?
The asking price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. The agent's own comparison puts it 176% above the average asking price of €504,625 in Centrum Noord-Oost, and 77% above the average price per m². The home is much larger than the neighbourhood norm, with 228 m² of living space against an average of 160 m², which helps explain the premium. The price verdict is precomputed and does not reflect any judgement about the home itself.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this house have?
According to the agent, the house has 11 rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over four floors. The total volume is 940 m³. The living area is listed at 228 m², while the BAG registration records 239 m². The plot is given as 173 m² by the agent, against 143 m² in the BAG registration. Both figures are stated with their source, and the difference is not explained.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is available for this property. Without a WOZ value, there is no reference point to compare with the asking price. The asking price itself is €1,395,000, and the agent's comparison with the neighbourhood average is the only price benchmark available.
What is the foundation risk for this house?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public data from KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The house was built in 1617 on clay soil, and 94% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which are factors in the medium rating. No specific defects are identified, and the indication does not replace a structural survey.
How noisy is the area around Westerstraat 158?
The address-level noise data shows road traffic noise at 61 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is measured at 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 35 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public sources and describe the area around the address, not the sound insulation of the house itself. The noise levels are indications, not measurements taken at the property.
What supermarkets are within walking distance?
Albert Heijn is the closest supermarket at 128 metres, essentially on your doorstep. Vomar is just around the corner at 237 metres, and Aldi is about a ten-minute walk away at 976 metres. There are also two more Vomar locations within about 1.1 kilometres. For daily groceries, the immediate area is well covered, with the nearest options all within a short stroll from the house.
Which schools are near this house?
Openbare Basisschool De Tweemaster is the nearest primary school at 128 metres, with 98 pupils. Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Pancratius is just around the corner at 276 metres, and Montessorischool De Wegwijzer is a five-minute walk away at 425 metres. For secondary education, Regionale Scholengemeenschap Enkhuizen is about 1.2 kilometres away, which is a 15-minute walk or a short bike ride.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Enkhuizen give their living environment an average score of 6.91, based on nine reviews. One resident says: "It's a cosy neighbourhood, always a friendly chat with the neighbours." Another describes a busy through street with fast traffic and issues with bulky waste and feeding birds. The reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not specifically Centrum Noord-Oost, and the scores vary from 4.29 to 10.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 438 stops at Enkhuizen, Gezondheidscentr.Molenweg, about 233 metres away, and at Enkhuizen, Van Bleiswijkstraat at 371 metres. The train station Enkhuizen is 452 metres away, a ten-minute walk, and is served by bus lines 438 and 650. For local travel, the bus stops cover the immediate area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C, which is a mid-range label on the scale from A++++ to G. A label C home typically has moderate energy costs compared with the least efficient labels, but the label does not indicate the structural condition of the house. The home was built in 1617, and the label reflects the current energy performance as registered. No insulation features are stated in the listing, so the label stands on its own.
