Westzaan Noord, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis is a quiet, green corner of Westzaan, where the streets are lined with family homes and the air smells of the nearby polder. Het Welvaren 31 is a well-maintained mid-terrace house from 1994, with a generous 158 m² of living space and a 281 m² plot. The energy label A means it's efficient to run, and the asking price of €675,000 is on the high side compared to the terraced houses in Zaanstad market, sitting about 25% above the neighbourhood average.
Westzaan Noord is a residential area with a village feel, dominated by single-family homes (86% of the housing stock) and a high owner-occupancy rate of 72%. It's a quiet neighbourhood, with mostly families and older residents, the largest age group is 45 to 65. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the low crime figures (58 incidents in total) suggest a safe, peaceful environment. The neighbourhood Westzaan Noord is not very urban, with an address density of just 410 per km², so you get plenty of space and greenery.
For daily shopping, the Coop is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker, is also on your doorstep, making the school run a breeze. A second primary school, De Dorpsakker, is a couple of streets away. The municipality Zaanstad offers good connections: the train station is 3.8 km away, and the A8 motorway is easily reachable for commuting.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including KRK Makelaars, Funda and Huispedia. The agent has provided full details on the property, so you have a clear picture of what's on offer.
Details of this home
Het Welvaren 31, Westzaan
Data from Westzaan Noord
Data from Westzaan Noord
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About Het Welvaren 31, Westzaan
The asking price is about 25% above the average asking price in Westzaan Noord (€541,750). However, this home is larger than average (158 m² vs 127 m²) and has an energy label A, which adds value. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space and efficiency.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and has low heating costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 28.6% of homes have label A, while 71.4% have a lower label (D or worse).
The Coop is just 327 metres away, so you can walk there in a few minutes. Other supermarkets like Albert Heijn and PLUS are about 1.7 km away, a 20-minute walk or short cycle.
The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker, is 269 metres away, an easy walk. A second primary school, De Dorpsakker, is 1.45 km away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 4.2 km away, so you may need to drive or cycle.
The nearest train station is 3.8 km from the house. That's about a 10-minute drive or a 20-minute cycle. There are no bus lines specified in the listing.
Westzaan Noord recorded 58 criminal incidents in total, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. The area feels quiet and residential, with a strong sense of community.
The plot is 281 m², but the listing does not specify whether there is a garden.
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