A compact studio in a green corner of Castricum
Tucked away in the quiet, leafy Bakkum-Zuid, this studio on the second floor of a 1928 building offers a simple, low-maintenance base in Castricum. The asking price is €215,000, which is 78% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €967,500, and it is the cheapest of the eight homes currently for sale in the area. For context, there are currently studios in Castricum listed in the municipality.
The home itself
This is a one-room studio with a separate bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 27 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 32 m². The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €46.45 per month. The property is located on the second living floor of the building.
Life in Bakkum-Zuid
Residents describe Bakkum-Zuid as wonderfully quiet and green, with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy. Everyone knows each other." Another mentions: "Lots of green, quiet neighbourhood." A third notes: "Friendly neighbourhood, but there aren't many services nearby." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 7.5 out of 10. The area is home to about 2,145 people, with a mix of ages and household types. For more detail, you can read about the Bakkum-Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Bakkum is just around the corner, and the pharmacy Apotheek de Brink Castricum is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Dekamarkt is a ten-minute walk, with Ekoplaza and Aldi slightly further. Basisschool Cunera is a five-minute walk, and secondary school Vonk Castricum is also within walking distance. Bus stops at Castricum, Mient and Bakkum, Van Bergenlaan are a five-minute walk, served by lines 164 and 167. Castricum train station is about a ten-minute walk. The wider area, the municipality of Castricum, offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €194,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 11% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 104%, from €95,000 to €194,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the pre-1970 construction year and the area's soil type of sand. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kloes & Goudsblom makelaardij Castricum.
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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 Bakkummerstraat 58B, Castricum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €215,000 is 11% above the WOZ value of €194,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also 78% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €967,500.
What is the layout of this studio?
The studio has one room, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 27 m², while the BAG registration records 32 m². The home is located on the second living floor of the building and has a volume of 95 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home does have roof insulation and double glazing, according to the agent, which may help somewhat, but the label itself indicates lower efficiency.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970 (in 1928) and that 75% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The soil type is sand. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 45 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 800 metres away, followed by Ekoplaza at around 900 metres and Aldi at about 1 kilometre. Albert Heijn and Vomar are slightly further, at around 1.3 kilometres. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
How far is the nearest school?
Basisschool Cunera is the nearest primary school, about 290 metres away. Basisschool Montessori is about 580 metres away. For secondary education, Vonk Castricum is about 720 metres away, and Supreme College is about 770 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Castricum, Mient, about 455 metres away, served by lines 164 and 167. Other stops include Bakkum, Van Bergenlaan and Bakkum, Wouterland, both about 560 metres away. Castricum train station is about 1.1 kilometres from the home.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Bakkum-Zuid describe it as quiet, green, and cosy, with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy. Everyone knows each other." Another notes: "Lots of green, quiet neighbourhood." A third mentions: "Friendly neighbourhood, but there aren't many services nearby." The average score from three reviews is 7.5 out of 10.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 104% between 2020 and 2025, from €95,000 to €194,000. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area over that period. The current WOZ value, as of 1 January 2025, is €194,000.
