A terraced house in Molendijk
This terraced house on Dag Hammarskjöldlaan 8 sits in the Molendijk neighbourhood of Castricum, a quiet residential area where neighbours know each other by name. The home was built in 1969 and carries an A energy label, which is an efficient label. With an asking price of €525,000, the price is in line with the market when compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, there are currently 18 homes for sale in Molendijk, with an average asking price of €539,639. This home is one of the terraced houses in Castricum currently on the market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a six-room family home with five bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors, covering a living area of 118 m². The BAG registration lists the living area as 113 m², while the agent states 118 m². The plot measures 167 m² according to both sources. The home has a front garden and a back garden of 78 m², facing south and accessible via the back alley. It is freehold, has roof, wall and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
Life in Molendijk
Molendijk is a neighbourhood where residents give their municipality an average score of 8.0 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes the area as "wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy", adding that "everyone knows each other". Another resident highlights the beautiful nature, with "lots of greenery and water that attract birds and wildlife", and mentions the many playgrounds for children. The same resident notes that both the forests and the beach are within ten minutes. The neighbourhood has 3,360 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more on the area, see the Molendijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with the Vomar just around the corner and a Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool De Kustlijn is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy is on your doorstep. For public transport, bus line 167 stops at Castricum, De Loet, just around the corner, and line 164 at Castricum, Händelstraat. Castricum train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Castricum covers the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €470,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €310,000 to €470,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is medium, given the clay soil and the fact that the home was built in 1969. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB, from rail traffic 31 dB, and from air traffic 46 dB, all below the relevant standards. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, while heat stress is currently low but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Teer Makelaars Castricum B.V. on 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Dag Hammarskjöldlaan 8, Castricum
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €525,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €470,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 52%, from €310,000 to €470,000. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply that the asking price is too high or too low.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a six-room home with five bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors. The living area is stated as 118 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration lists 113 m². The plot measures 167 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 78 m², facing south and accessible via the back alley. The home is freehold and has roof, wall and floor insulation.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, which supports the label. However, the label itself does not guarantee a specific level of insulation, and the actual condition of the home may vary.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from KCAF and the Atlas Leefomgeving. The home was built in 1969 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. No conclusion about the actual foundation condition should be drawn from this.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 169 metres, and the Vomar is just around the corner at 249 metres. A Dekamarkt is a ten-minute walk away at 833 metres, and an Ekoplaza is at 846 metres. There are 18 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Basisschool De Kustlijn is a couple of streets away at 321 metres, and Vrije school Castricum is at 454 metres. Kindcentrum Helmgras is at 503 metres, and Basisschool Juliana van Stolberg is at 631 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 0.9 kilometres away. There are 30 schools within five kilometres, covering primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 167 stops at Castricum, De Loet, just around the corner at 296 metres, and line 164 stops at Castricum, Händelstraat at 372 metres. Castricum train station is 1.28 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The bus lines serve local destinations, but the exact routes are not specified here.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Castricum give their area an average score of 8.0 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is "wonderfully quiet, green and very cosy", and that everyone knows each other. Another resident praises the beautiful nature, with lots of greenery and water, and mentions the many playgrounds. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price per square metre is €4,449, based on the agent's stated living area of 118 m². This is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,339 per m². The average asking price in Molendijk is €539,639, and the median is €495,000. This home's price of €525,000 is in line with the market.
