A quiet spot in Rooswijk Noord
This terraced house on the George Gershwinstraat sits on a quiet road in a residential area, with a calm, family-friendly feel. The home was built in 1993 and carries an efficient energy label A. With an asking price of €429,000, the price is 21% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €540,962, and it sits 4% above the WOZ value. For context, [terraced houses in Zaanstad] are part of a varied market, with the average asking price in this municipality currently around €540,962.
The home itself
Inside, the layout is straightforward: three rooms, two bedrooms, one bathroom, spread over two floors, with a volume of 306 m³. The living area is listed at 84 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m². The garden is a south-facing back garden of 28 m², accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The property is insulated with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The ground lease is municipal, paid off until 21 July 2043.
Life in Rooswijk Noord
[The Rooswijk Noord neighbourhood] is home to around 3,270 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families, a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere, and a sense of togetherness. Another, writing about the wider Zaanstad area, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories on certain winds, and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. A third resident, from Assendelft, notes that the neighbourhood bus runs only once an hour, but otherwise finds it very pleasant with all amenities nearby.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a couple of streets away and a Dekamarkt a ten-minute walk. For school, Het SchatRijk primary school is just around the corner, and Het Saenredam secondary school is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Medisch Centrum de Zaan, is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Guisveld, is on your doorstep. Bus line 64 stops at Irving Berlinstraat, just around the corner, and the train station Zaandijk Zaanse Schans is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Zaanstad] offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €413,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €244,000 to €413,000. As for the address, 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. The area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Braakman Makelaars BV.
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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 George Gershwinstraat 159, Zaandijk
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €429,000 is 21% below the average asking price in Rooswijk Noord, which is €540,962. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,737, while this home is listed at €5,107 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price is also 4% above the WOZ value of €413,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 84 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 82 m². The volume is 306 m³. There is a south-facing back garden of 28 m², accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €413,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 69%, from €244,000 in 2020 to €413,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 40 dB Lden, and from air traffic 47 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 or 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The current flood risk is also low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a couple of streets away. Het SchatRijk primary school is just around the corner, and Het Saenredam secondary school is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy, Apotheek Guisveld, is on your doorstep, and the GP, Medisch Centrum de Zaan, is a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 64 stops at Irving Berlinstraat, just around the corner, and also at Verpleeghuis Rooswijk and Bannehof, both within a short walk. The nearest train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, about a ten-minute walk away. This gives you options for both local and regional travel.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 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 spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews cover the wider municipality, not just Rooswijk Noord.
