Rooswijk Noord, Zaanstad
This terraced house on the Claude Debussystraat sits in the Rooswijk Noord neighbourhood of Zaandijk, a residential area where the streets are calm and the pace of life feels easy. The home was built in 1993 and carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label. With a price of €479,000, the asking price is 5% above the WOZ value, which puts it on the high side compared to the market. For context, terraced houses in Zaanstad are listed in the municipality.
According to the agent, this home has 6 rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The living area is 117 m², and the plot is 108 m², as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The property comes with a front and back garden, with the back garden facing south and accessible via the back alley. The home is fully insulated, with roof, wall, and floor insulation, plus double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. The ownership is leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 01-12-2041.
Rooswijk Noord is a neighbourhood where families and older residents mix, with a population of about 3,025 people. The streets are quiet, and the area feels residential. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "A cosy neighbourhood" and mentions that all amenities are available, with many schools and greenery. Another resident notes the daily rhythm, including the smell of chocolate from local factories, and calls it "the ultimate gezellige buurt perk." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood. The Rooswijk Noord neighbourhood has its own character, but the reviews give a sense of the broader area.
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are more supermarkets within a short distance. The nearest primary school, Het SchatRijk, is on your doorstep, and the secondary school Het Saenredam is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Medisch Centrum de Zaan is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Guisveld is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 64 stops at Zaandijk, Irving Berlinstraat, a couple of streets away, and the train station Zaandijk Zaanse Schans is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities within reach.
The WOZ value for this home is €457,000, as of the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 42%, from €322,000 to €457,000. As for address risks, the noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, while the flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently low but may become medium by 2050; these are also area-level indications.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brantjes 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.
About Claude Debussystraat 56, Zaandijk
The asking price is €479,000. This is 5% above the WOZ value of €457,000 (reference date 2025-01-01). The price per square metre is €4,094, based on the agent's listing. Whether this is a fair price depends on your perspective, but the figures are as stated.
According to the agent, the home has 5 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over 3 floors. The total living area is 117 m², and the plot is 108 m². There is also a front and back garden, with the back garden facing south.
The WOZ value is €457,000, as of the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 5% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 42%, from €322,000 in 2020 to €457,000 in 2025.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. However, the soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards.
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, and there are more supermarkets within a short distance. The nearest primary school, Het SchatRijk, is on your doorstep, and the secondary school Het Saenredam is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Medisch Centrum de Zaan is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Guisveld is just around the corner.
Rooswijk Noord is a residential neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. The population is about 3,025. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident mentions the quiet streets and the availability of amenities, while another highlights the local charm, including the smell of chocolate from nearby factories.
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall, and floor insulation, and double glazing. It also has a central heating boiler. The energy label is a fact, and the insulation features are as stated by the agent.
Yes, the home has both a front and back garden. The back garden faces south and is accessible via the back alley. The plot size is 108 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing.
Bus line 64 stops at Zaandijk, Irving Berlinstraat, which is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, about a ten-minute walk. The bus line number is 64, and the train station is within walking distance.
The property is leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 01-12-2041. This means the leasehold has been bought off for that period. The ownership is described as 'Eigendom belast met erfpacht (Afgekocht tot 01-12-2041)'.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Quiet to live in, lots of green. Look at the end of the street onto meadows and birthplace. Only few shops. 1 supermarket, baker, hairdresser, Etos, snack bar, plant shop. Miss a small market where you can buy fresh vegetables weekly.
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How residents experience their district
Quiet to live in, lots of green. Look at the end of the street onto meadows and birthplace. Only few shops. 1 supermarket, baker, hairdresser, Etos, snack bar, plant shop. Miss a small market where you can buy fresh vegetables weekly.
Auto-translated to English by AIPeople greet each other here and the houses are nicely varied and not too close together (exception: Bahnehof new-build!). Unfortunately, very few shops. It's usually reasonably tidy and quiet here. But often nuisance from fireworks, all year round, late in the evening! It's a shame the planes fly so low, you have to turn the TV up louder. There's nothing for young people to do, but also little for adults. That's why I'm organising a big event on 28 September. And more parties will follow, so we'll just hang the bunting ourselves! Accessibility is a disaster with only one access road and one bus. They should have thought about that better. Oh, and we often have to wait for closed railway barriers to get out of the neighbourhood!
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| Sale price | €325,000 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,663 | – |
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.
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| Sale price | €464,922 | €422,770 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,751 | – |
| Rent price | €1,668 p/m | €1,602 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
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