Heer Janstraat 17
Kern Zaamslag, Terneuzen
A quiet terraced house in the heart of Zaamslag
This terraced house on Heer Janstraat 17 sits on a quiet road in the centre of Zaamslag, a village in the municipality of Terneuzen. The setting is described as sheltered, in the middle of the village and within a residential area. Built in 1966, the home has an energy label C. With an asking price of €229,500, the price is on the high side compared with other [terraced houses in Terneuzen].
The home itself
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 290 m³. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The plot measures 157 m² according to the agent, against 136 m² in the BAG registration. There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west and accessible via the back alley. The property is freehold, heated by a central heating boiler, and described as a single-family terraced house.
Life in Kern Zaamslag
Zaamslag is a village where neighbours look out for each other, according to residents. One resident describes it as a nice, involved neighbourhood with safe living and lots of green, though they lament the loss of the village supermarket. Another resident speaks of a cosy village with many shops in the centre, an active youth work group and many associations that keep the village lively. A third resident is far less positive, calling it outdated. Based on four reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5. The village has around 1,860 inhabitants, with a quarter of them aged 65 or over. [The municipality of Terneuzen] encompasses this village and its surroundings.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. The SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zaamslag is a couple of streets away. Basisschool De Torenberg is a five-minute walk from the home. For public transport, the bus station at Zaamslag, Busstation is just around the corner, served by lines 610 and 645, with another stop at Zaamslag, Plein a short walk away on line 607. The nearest train station is Kapelle-Biezelinge, a considerable distance away. The nearest pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Zuidpolder, and the hospital De Honte are both in Terneuzen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €167,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 37% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 64%, from €102,000 to €167,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise load from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is elevated, based on the home being built in 1966 on clay soil, with the groundwater level expected to drop towards 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, all through Brandax Makelaardij 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 Heer Janstraat 17, Zaamslag
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €229,500 is 37% above the WOZ value of €167,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 64%, from €102,000 to €167,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom across two floors. The living area is listed as 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The plot measures 157 m² per the agent, against 136 m² in the BAG registration. There is a front and back garden, with the back garden facing west.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This label indicates the energy efficiency of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is elevated. This is based on the home being built in 1966 on clay soil, with the possibility of wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The groundwater level is expected to drop towards 2050, which can increase risk for wooden foundations. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The SPAR supermarket is about 250 metres away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Zaamslag is roughly 350 metres from the home. Basisschool De Torenberg is about 450 metres away. The bus station at Zaamslag, Busstation is around 250 metres away, served by lines 610 and 645. The nearest pharmacy and hospital are in Terneuzen, several kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Kern Zaamslag?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 based on four reviews. One resident describes it as a nice, involved neighbourhood where neighbours are there for each other, with safe living and lots of green, though they miss the village supermarket. Another resident calls it a cosy village with many shops and an active youth work group. A third resident is critical, describing it as outdated.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen from €102,000 in 2020 to €167,000 in 2025, an increase of 64% over that period. The value grew steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022 when it went from €120,000 to €150,000. The most recent value of €167,000 was set on 1 January 2025.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The noise load from road traffic at this address is 47 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. This stays below the noise standard. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
Is there a risk of flooding at this location?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is low now but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
How far is the nearest secondary school?
The nearest secondary school is Lodewijk College locatie Zeldenrustlaan, about 3.9 kilometres away in Terneuzen. The nearest primary school, Basisschool De Torenberg, is much closer at around 450 metres. There are 13 schools within a 5-kilometre radius of the home.





