Edamstraat 21
Westerwatering Zuid, Zaanstad
AreaA family home in Westerwatering Zuid
Edamstraat 21 sits in Westerwatering Zuid, a residential area in Zaandam where the streets are lined with family homes. The neighbourhood feels calm and established, with a mix of generations living side by side. This terraced house from 1985 is priced at €475,000, which sits 23% below the average asking price of €616,833 for homes in the area. That puts it on the sharp side compared with other [terraced houses in Zaanstad].
Inside the home
Step inside and you find a home with six rooms spread over three floors, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area measures 125 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m². The plot is 117 m². The house has both a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west and accessible via the back alley. According to the agent, the home is insulated with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it has a central heating boiler. The property is municipal land subject to ground rent, with the leasehold paid off until 01-09-2035 and the ground rent ending on 31-08-2060.
Life in Westerwatering Zuid
Westerwatering Zuid is a neighbourhood where families with young children feel at home. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed. Everyone treats each other with respect and no one is excluded. There is a real sense of togetherness." Another resident describes Zaandam as having a cosy residential feel with nature nearby, mentioning the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. The neighbourhood itself has around 4,850 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For more context, you can explore [the Westerwatering Zuid neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Nieuwendam, is just around the corner, and the Service Wester Apotheek Zaandam is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk, with another Albert Heijn and Dirk a bit further. Schools are close too, with Compaen vmbo and Daltonschool De Westerkim both within walking distance. Public transport is convenient: the bus stop at Durgerdamstraat is on your doorstep with lines 63 and 64, and the Westerwateringtunnel stop with lines 64, 65, 69, 394, N19 and N94 is just around the corner. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is about a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Zaanstad].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €457,000 as of 01-01-2025. The asking price sits 4% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €336,000 to €457,000. At the address level, the noise indication for road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, and for industry it is 52 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 53 dB Lden and aircraft noise 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie and a listing on Funda. The asking price is €475,000.
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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 Edamstraat 21, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €475,000 is 23% below the average asking price of €616,833 for homes currently for sale in Westerwatering Zuid. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €525,000, and prices range from €400,000 to €1,500,000. The average price per square metre in the area is €4,480, while this home is listed at €3,800 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has six rooms spread over three floors, including five bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 125 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 123 m². The plot measures 117 m². There is both a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west and accessible via the back alley.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €457,000 as of 01-01-2025. The asking price of €475,000 sits 4% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 36%, from €336,000 in 2020 to €457,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise indication for road traffic at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The industry noise indication is 52 dB Lden, also above the standard. Railway noise is 53 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. 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 home. The climate data also shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is the nearest supermarket, about a five-minute walk away. Another Albert Heijn is a bit further, around a ten-minute walk, and Dirk is also within walking distance. There are 36 supermarkets within 5 km of the home, so grocery shopping is well covered in this part of Zaandam.
What schools are close to this home?
Compaen vmbo, a secondary school, is just around the corner at about 238 metres. Daltonschool De Westerkim, a primary school, is a five-minute walk away at 465 metres. Openbare basisschool Het Eiland and RK Basisschool de Rietvink are also within walking distance. There are 50 schools within 5 km of the home.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Durgerdamstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 63 and 64. The Westerwateringtunnel stop, with lines 64, 65, 69, 394, N19 and N94, is just around the corner. Zaandam train station is about 894 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label B. This is an efficient label, which means the energy costs are likely to be relatively manageable compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which supports the label.
What is the ground rent situation for this property?
The property is on municipal land subject to ground rent, with the leasehold paid off until 01-09-2035. The ground rent ends on 31-08-2060. This means the ground rent is currently paid off, so there are no ground rent payments due until 2035.
