Westzaan Noord, Zaanstad
This terraced house on Burgemeester Verstegenstraat 13 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of Westzaan Noord, a village-like part of Zaanstad. Built in 1972, the home has an energy label B and is offered for €495,000. That asking price is 15% below the average asking price of €582,222 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, [terraced houses in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/tussenwoningen/) are listed at an average of €4,459 per m².
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, five bedrooms, one bathroom, and three floors, with a volume of 418 m³. The living area is listed as 118 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 120 m². The plot measures 143 m² in both sources. There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
The neighbourhood of Westzaan Noord is a small community of about 2,440 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes living in Zaandam as "like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded," and mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories. Another resident, however, complains about "daily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans," calling the neighbourhood "antisocial." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. [The Westzaan Noord neighbourhood]( /buurt/westzaan-noord-zaanstad/) itself has a low crime figure of 58 reported incidents in total.
The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, just 162 metres away, and the Vomar and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets further. Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker is just around the corner, and there are more schools within a short distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Westzaan is a five-minute walk, while the nearest pharmacy is in Koog Aan De Zaan. Bus line 63 stops at Westzaan, Kerkbuurt, a couple of streets away, and the nearest train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, about 2.2 km from the home. [The municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/) offers further amenities within reach.
The WOZ value of the home is €433,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €302,000 to €433,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with only 1% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Teer Makelaars Uitgeest B.V.
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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.
About Burgemeester Verstegenstraat 13, Westzaan
The asking price of €495,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €433,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also 15% below the average asking price of €582,222 for homes in the neighbourhood, so it is relatively low compared to other listings.
According to the agent, the house has six rooms, five bedrooms, one bathroom, and three floors. The living area is listed as 118 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 120 m². The plot measures 143 m². There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley.
The energy label is B. This label indicates the home's energy performance, but it does not tell you about the structural condition. With label B, you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation and double glazing, which can help with energy efficiency.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, only 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The soil type is classified as 'other'.
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 48 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, the risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas.
The nearest supermarket is Coop, just 162 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. Other supermarkets within a few kilometres include Vomar and Dekamarkt at about 1.9 km, and Albert Heijn at about 2.1 km. There are 43 supermarkets within 5 km of the home.
Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker is just 233 metres away, making it a short walk. Other primary schools within a few kilometres include cbs Wij-land at 1.6 km and De Golfbreker at 1.75 km. There are 57 schools within 5 km, including secondary education options.
The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Westzaan, located 272 metres away, so it is just around the corner. The nearest pharmacy is Apotheek Westzijderveld in Koog Aan De Zaan, about 1.8 km away. The nearest hospital is Zaans Medisch Centrum in Zaandam, about 3.7 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Westzaan, Kerkbuurt, 312 metres away, served by bus line 63. Other stops on the same line are Westzaan, Middel at 613 metres and Assendelft, Watertoren at 735 metres. The nearest train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, about 2.2 km away.
Westzaan Noord is a small neighbourhood with about 2,440 residents. Most homes are owner-occupied, and the area has a village-like character. Residents of the wider municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, but this is not specific to this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood has a low number of reported crimes.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €573,500 | €522,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,422 | – |
| Rent price | €650 p/m | €650 p/m |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €573,500 | €522,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,422 | – |
| Rent price | €650 p/m | €650 p/m |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €465,681 | €423,237 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,733 | – |
| Rent price | €1,665 p/m | €1,598 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Burgemeester Verstegenstraat 13, Westzaan
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