Durgerdamstraat 40
Westerwatering Zuid, Zaanstad
AreaA friendly family home in Westerwatering Zuid
This terraced house on Durgerdamstraat 40 sits in Westerwatering Zuid, a residential area in Zaandam within the municipality of Zaanstad. The asking price of €400,000 is the lowest of the 18 homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood, and it sits 35% below the average asking price of €616,833. That puts this home on the low side of the local market, especially given the 100 m² living area. For context, [terraced houses in Zaanstad] give you a sense of what similar homes go for across the municipality.
Inside the home
Built in 1985, this three-floor terraced house offers five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. There is a front and rear garden, with the rear garden facing northwest and accessible via the back alley. The property is on municipal leasehold land, with the ground lease paid off until 1 January 2035 and the leasehold ending on 31 December 2059. The living area is 100 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the plot is 110 m² on both counts.
Life in Westerwatering Zuid
Westerwatering Zuid is home to around 4,850 people, and most of the housing stock consists of single-family homes. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families: "The sfeer is pleasant and relaxed. Everyone treats each other with respect and nobody is excluded." Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The neighbourhood itself has a strong family feel, with 44% of households having children. [The Westerwatering Zuid neighbourhood] has its own character within the wider district.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away, and a Dirk and Dekamarkt slightly further. For schools, Compaen vmbo is on your doorstep, and there are two primary schools a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Nieuwendam is just around the corner, with Service Wester Apotheek Zaandam nearby. Bus stops are close by, with line 64 at Zaandam, Gaasperdamstraat on your doorstep and lines 63 and 64 at Zaandam, Durgerdamstraat just around the corner. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Zaanstad] offers a range of amenities across its towns.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €412,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 3% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €328,000 to €412,000. At the address level, the road traffic noise load is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, with current flood risk low and heat stress low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie and a listing 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.
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About Durgerdamstraat 40, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €412,000, 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 26%, from €328,000 to €412,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
This is a three-floor terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 100 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the plot is 110 m². There is a front and rear garden, with the rear garden facing northwest and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent also describes the home as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. The energy label is a legal requirement for homes offered for sale in the Netherlands and gives an indication of the energy performance of the property.
What is the leasehold situation for this property?
The property is on municipal leasehold land. The ground lease is paid off until 1 January 2035, and the leasehold ends on 31 December 2059. This means the current ground lease costs are covered until 2035, after which the situation may change.
What are the noise levels around this address?
At the address level, the road traffic noise load is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The climate data also shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain.
What amenities are close to this home?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with a GP practice at 205 metres and a pharmacy at 380 metres. There are several schools nearby, including Compaen vmbo at 178 metres and two primary schools at 392 metres. Zaandam train station is 982 metres away, and bus stops with lines 63 and 64 are within a few minutes' walk.
How does this home compare to others in the neighbourhood?
At €400,000, this is the cheapest of the 18 homes currently for sale in Westerwatering Zuid. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €616,833, so this home sits 35% below that. The living area of 100 m² is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 143 m².
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite local spots like De Hemmes and BIND.
What is the neighbourhood like for families?
Westerwatering Zuid has around 4,850 residents, and 44% of households have children. Most of the housing stock consists of single-family homes, with 76% owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a strong family character, with several schools within walking distance and a park just 300 metres away.
