A semi-detached house with history
On Westerstraat 7 in Noord-Scharwoude, a semi-detached house from 1880 is for sale. The asking price is €545,000. The home is priced 18% below the average asking price of €665,773 for semi-detached houses in Dijk en Waard.
The home itself
The house has 4 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a volume of 381 m³. The living area is 158 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 138 m². The plot measures 184 m² in both sources. The energy label is C, which means the home is reasonably efficient but not the most modern.
Noord-Scharwoude West
Noord-Scharwoude West is a village-like neighbourhood where people greet each other in the street, as one resident puts it. Residents of the district give an average score of 6.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's really a village-like neighbourhood, lots of beautiful old-fashioned houses and people greeting each other." Another resident mentions the greenery: "I think it's really great how much has been invested in greenery and flowers." The same resident misses nature nearby: "The only thing I miss is nature, forests, etc., and that's hard to reach without a car or a long bike ride." A third resident simply calls it a "Nice neighbourhood" but wishes for better public transport and more amenities. The neighbourhood has 2,335 inhabitants, of whom 27% are 65 or older. For more context, see the Noord-Scharwoude West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the Vomar is just around the corner. Primary schools De Wijde Veert and IKC Waterrijk are both a couple of streets away. The GP Huisarts de Bruin and the Acdapha Apotheek Langedijk are both a five-minute walk. Bus stop Noord-Scharwoude, Kloosterstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 169, 407 and N50. The nearest train station is Heerhugowaard, a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Dijk en Waard.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €470,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €323,000 to €470,000. The address has a medium foundation risk indication, based on area-level data: the home was built in 1880 on clay soil, and 75% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, as is flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 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 Van de Ridder 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.
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About Westerstraat 7, Noord-Scharwoude
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €545,000 is 18% below the average asking price of €665,773 for homes in this neighbourhood. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,069, while this home is listed at €3,949 per m² based on the agent's floor area. No judgement is given on whether the price is high or low relative to the market.
What is the layout of this semi-detached house?
The home has 4 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a total volume of 381 m³. The living area is 158 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 138 m². The plot measures 184 m². The energy label is C, which means the home is reasonably efficient but not the most modern.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €470,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €323,000 to €470,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1880 on clay soil, and 75% of properties in this postcode area date from before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just 106 metres away. The Vomar is just around the corner at 302 metres, and the Aldi is a ten-minute walk at 993 metres. There are 19 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily groceries are easy to get.
What schools are close to this home?
Primary schools De Wijde Veert and IKC Waterrijk are both a couple of streets away, at 176 and 253 metres respectively. For secondary education, CSG Jan Arentsz for vmbo, havo and vwo is about 1.4 km away. There are 36 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport from this address?
Bus stop Noord-Scharwoude, Kloosterstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 169, 407 and N50. The nearest train station is Heerhugowaard, about 3.3 km away. Residents of the district mention that public transport could be better, with one resident noting that buses to Alkmaar are not frequent enough.
What do residents say about living in this neighbourhood?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.29, based on three reviews. One resident says: "It's really a village-like neighbourhood, lots of beautiful old-fashioned houses and people greeting each other." Another resident appreciates the greenery but misses nature nearby. A third resident calls it a "Nice neighbourhood" but wishes for better public transport and more amenities.
