A quiet spot by the water
This terraced house sits on a quiet road, right by the water, in the Zwaagdijk-West Centrum neighbourhood of Zwaagdijk-West. It is a calm, residential setting where the bustle of daily life feels a step away. The asking price is €375,000. For context, the average asking price for a home in this neighbourhood is €437,500, and this property is one of two currently for sale. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Medemblik]( /koopwoningen/medemblik/tussenwoningen/ ), this one offers a straightforward, well-kept option.
The home itself
Built in 1988, this two-storey terraced house offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, across a living area of 90 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 93 m². The plot is 160 m², with a front garden and a back garden of 78 m² facing northeast. The home is fully owned and comes with insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount is not stated.
Life in Zwaagdijk-West Centrum
This is a small neighbourhood of about 445 residents, where households with children make up 42 percent of the total. Residents across the municipality of Medemblik give their living environment an average score of 7.96, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood, where people care for each other and help one another." Another notes: "It's a neighbourhood where I've lived for a very long time, with a beautiful view on the edge of the city." A third resident, however, mentions noise nuisance from neighbours, saying "Nearby neighbours act as if they live alone." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at [the Zwaagdijk-West Centrum neighbourhood]( /buurt/zwaagdijk-west-centrum-medemblik/ ), the data shows a mix of ages, with 27 percent of residents between 45 and 65.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, just over a kilometre away, with Albert Heijn also within a short drive. Primary education is close by, with Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Lidwina just around the corner, and Openbare basisschool KlimOp a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Julianalaan in Zwaag, about a kilometre away, and Apotheek de Korenbloem is nearby. For public transport, bus line 133 stops at Zwaag, De Opgang, about 900 metres away, and the nearest train station is Hoorn Kersenboogerd, roughly 2.9 kilometres. The wider area, [the municipality of Medemblik]( /gemeente/medemblik/ ), offers further amenities within a short trip.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €318,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18 percent above this WOZ value, a precomputed comparison. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 63 percent, from €195,000 in 2020 to €318,000 in 2025. Regarding address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and the area-level climate indications show low pluvial flooding risk, medium flood risk currently and in 2050, and low heat stress now, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck, as well as listings on Pararius 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 Balkweiterhoek 71, Zwaagdijk-West
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 18 percent above the WOZ value of €318,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it has risen by 63 percent over the past five years, from €195,000 in 2020.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this two-storey home has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 90 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 93 m². The plot is 160 m², with a front garden and a back garden of 78 m² facing northeast. The home is fully owned and includes insulation such as roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, plus a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. The home also has insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which may help with energy use, but no direct link to the label is made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is measured at 37 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not a measurement of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, with sandy soil, and climate indications show low pluvial flooding risk and medium flood risk currently and in 2050.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 1.2 kilometres away, with Albert Heijn also within a short distance. For primary education, Rooms Katholieke Basisschool Sint Lidwina is just 415 metres away, and Openbare basisschool KlimOp is about 1.1 kilometres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Julianalaan in Zwaag, roughly 1.1 kilometres, and Apotheek de Korenbloem is about 1.3 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Zwaag, De Opgang, about 905 metres away, served by bus line 133. Another stop, Zwaag, Lange Akker, is about 1 kilometre away, also on line 133. The nearest train station is Hoorn Kersenboogerd, approximately 2.9 kilometres from the home. No travel times or destinations are stated in the listing.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Medemblik give their living environment an average score of 7.96, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood, where people care for each other and help one another." Another notes: "It's a neighbourhood where I've lived for a very long time, with a beautiful view on the edge of the city." A third resident mentions noise nuisance from neighbours, saying "Nearby neighbours act as if they live alone." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
How many homes are for sale in this neighbourhood?
In the Zwaagdijk-West Centrum neighbourhood, there are currently two homes for sale, including this one. The average asking price for these homes is €437,500, with a median price of €437,500. The lowest asking price is €375,000, which is this property, and the highest is €500,000. The average price per square metre for homes currently for sale is €3,487.
