Oud Koog, Zaanstad
This 1953 terraced house on Jonge Kuiperstraat 8 sits in Oud Koog, a neighbourhood in Koog Aan De Zaan. The home offers a living area of 98 m² according to the agent, on a plot of 122 m². With an asking price of €400,000, that works out to €4,082 per m². The price is in line with the market, especially when you compare it to other terraced houses in Zaanstad.
The agent describes this as a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 348 m³. There is a garden at the back, accessible from the rear, facing north. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler.
Oud Koog is a residential area with a mix of homes and local amenities. The neighbourhood has around 4,910 residents, and about 74% of the housing stock consists of single-family homes. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes living in Zaandam as 'like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded', mentioning the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories on certain winds. Another resident, however, complains about 'daily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans' and says the neighbourhood has changed. A third review, from Assendelft, notes that the neighbourhood bus runs only once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's pleasant living there. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically Oud Koog. For a closer look at what this area offers, you can explore the Oud Koog neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a short walk, including SPAR, Lidl and Aldi. Basisschool de Piramide is a couple of streets away, and there are more schools nearby. The nearest GP is HOED de Plataan Huisartsenpraktijk Geerlings, just around the corner, and the pharmacy is close by. For public transport, bus line 67 stops at Koog a/d Zaan, Verzetstraat, a couple of streets away. The nearest train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, about a ten-minute walk. All this is part of the municipality of Zaanstad.
The WOZ value of this home is €404,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market. As for the address, there are some area-level indications to note. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with notes mentioning the home was built in 1953 on peat soil, possibly with wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 4% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, but medium for heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels, including Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Zaanstad.
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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.
About Jonge Kuiperstraat 8, Koog Aan De Zaan
The asking price is €400,000, while the WOZ value is €404,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 1% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, but this comparison gives an indication of how the price relates to the official valuation.
According to the agent, this is a single-family terraced house with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 98 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 94 m². The plot is 122 m². There is a garden at the back, accessible via the rear, facing north.
The agent does mention that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. However, without an official energy label, it is not possible to give a definitive assessment of the home's energy performance.
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The notes mention that the home was built in 1953 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, and that 4% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication, not a certainty.
The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Railway noise is 50 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 50 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 to 2024.
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just around the corner at about 199 metres. Other supermarkets within a short distance include SPAR at 763 metres, Lidl at 821 metres, and Aldi at 845 metres. There are also more options within 5 km, with a total of 45 supermarkets in the area.
Basisschool de Piramide is just around the corner at about 169 metres. Dynamica Speciaal Basisonderwijs is also nearby at 185 metres. Other primary schools within a reasonable distance include De Golfbreker and Openbare Basisschool De Watermolen, both at about 920 metres. There are also secondary schools within 1.6 km.
The nearest bus stop is Koog a/d Zaan, Verzetstraat, about 341 metres away, served by bus line 67. There is also a stop at Boschjesstraat at 405 metres, also line 67, and Zaandijk, Station Zaandijk at 458 metres with lines 801 and N94. The nearest train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans, about 434 metres away.
Oud Koog is a residential neighbourhood in Koog Aan De Zaan, with about 4,910 residents. Around 74% of the housing stock consists of single-family homes, and 56% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with 29% of residents between 25 and 45, and 17% aged 65 or older. There are no specific resident reviews for this neighbourhood, but reviews for the wider municipality give an average score of 7.15.
The urbanity level is 2, which means it is strongly urban. The address density is 2,216 addresses per square kilometre. This indicates a fairly dense urban environment, with amenities and services within easy reach.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Little noise pollution, clean and has plenty of access to public transport. Small but nice
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How residents experience their district
Little noise pollution, clean and has plenty of access to public transport. Small but nice
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How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
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| Sale price | €465,681 | €423,237 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,733 | – |
| Rent price | €1,665 p/m | €1,598 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Jonge Kuiperstraat 8, Koog Aan De Zaan
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