Hoedemakerssteeg 5
Medemblik Oude Stad, Medemblik
AreaA canal house with history in Medemblik
This 17th-century terraced house sits right on the water in the middle of Medemblik, a setting that gives the home a sense of occasion from the moment you arrive. Built in 1689, it is a genuine grachtenpand with three floors and a volume of 368 cubic metres. The asking price of €400,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price for terraced houses in Medemblik.
The home itself
Inside you will find five rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The agent describes the property as having roof insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as freehold ownership. There is a discrepancy in the living area: the BAG registration records 125 square metres, while the agent lists 100 square metres. The plot measures 41 square metres according to both sources.
A historic neighbourhood with a mixed feel
The Medemblik Oude Stad neighbourhood is the old town of Medemblik, and residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.35, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a neighbourhood where I've lived for a very long time, with a beautiful view on the edge of the city." Another describes the area as busy, noting that "it used to be lively but not anymore because there aren't enough activities in the neighbourhood." A third resident mentions living between two very different parts of the district, with social housing on one side and owner-occupied homes on the other. Around 31 percent of the neighbourhood's 2,105 residents are aged 65 or over.
Daily life in Medemblik
Groceries are close at hand, with a SPAR just around the corner and an Aldi and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. Maria-Bernadette primary school is a couple of streets away, and SG De Dijk secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Apotheekhoudende Huisartsenpraktijk de Compagnie is a five-minute walk from the home. Bus lines 139, 239 and 415 stop at Medemblik Busstation, a five-minute walk away, and the nearest train station is Hoogkarspel. The municipality of Medemblik covers the surrounding area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €318,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 26 percent above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 68 percent, from €189,000 to €318,000. As for the address itself, the road-traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this home. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Anna de Graaff Makelaars.
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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 Hoedemakerssteeg 5, Medemblik
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 26 percent above the WOZ value of €318,000, 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 rose by 68 percent, from €189,000 to €318,000.
What is the layout of this home?
The agent describes a terraced house with five rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 100 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 125 square metres. The plot measures 41 square metres. The home has roof insulation and double glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F. This is a low label, so expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity. The home was built in 1689, which is reflected in the label. The agent does state that the home has roof insulation and double glazing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on public area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, in 1689, and 100 percent of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970.
What is the noise situation at this address?
The road-traffic noise level at this address is 54 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. This is above the Dutch noise standard. This is an area-level indication from public data, not a measurement taken at the property itself.
What shops and schools are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with an Aldi and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk away. Maria-Bernadette primary school is a couple of streets away, and SG De Dijk secondary school is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Apotheekhoudende Huisartsenpraktijk de Compagnie is a five-minute walk from the home.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus lines 139, 239 and 415 stop at Medemblik Busstation, a five-minute walk away. The nearest train station is Hoogkarspel, which is about 10.3 kilometres from the home. The bus station is the main hub for public transport in the area.
What do residents say about the area?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.35, based on four reviews. One resident describes a beautiful view on the edge of the city, while another says the area used to be livelier. A third resident notes a clear contrast between social housing and owner-occupied homes in the district, and mentions that neighbours tend to interact in cliques.
