Westzaan Zuid, Zaanstad
This 1962 terraced house on Leeuwerikstraat 6 sits in Westzaan Zuid, a quiet corner of Westzaan. The asking price of €350,000 is 2% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side for the area. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot judge the home's energy performance from the listing. For context, terraced houses in Zaanstad typically sell in a range that makes this price competitive.
The house offers 93 m² of living space according to the BAG registration, on a plot of 148 m². The agent does not specify the number of rooms or bathrooms, so the layout remains unclear. Built in 1962, the home is a typical example of its era, but without further details from the agent, little more can be said about the interior.
Westzaan Zuid is a small neighbourhood with about 1,275 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied. 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 factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. Another resident notes that "the 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." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not this specific neighbourhood. For more on the Westzaan Zuid neighbourhood, you can see local data.
Daily errands are manageable: the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and a couple of streets away you'll find the bus stop Westzaan, Lexion with line 456. For primary education, cbs Wij-land is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Nieuwendam in Zaandam, and the pharmacy is Service Wester Apotheek Zaandam. The train station Zaandam is about 2.4 km away, and the hospital Zaans Medisch Centrum is a bit further. These amenities are spread across the municipality of Zaanstad, which offers more options within a short drive.
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €357,000, and the asking price is 2% below that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €256,000 to €357,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data, and the soil is peat. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Saen Garantiemakelaars Assendelft.
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Details of this home
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 Leeuwerikstraat 6, Westzaan
The asking price of €350,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €357,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the market value, but it gives an indication of how the price relates to the official valuation.
The agent has not published this information, so you cannot judge the home's energy performance from the listing. If you want to know the energy label, you would need to ask the agent directly, but that information is not available here.
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 93 m², and the plot is 148 m². The agent does not provide a separate living area figure, so the BAG figure is the only one available. The price per m² is €3,763, based on the BAG living area.
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The soil type is peat, and the home was built in 1962. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pile rot in the neighbourhood is 2% according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 23 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data from 2022 and 2023.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, just around the corner at about 230 metres. Other options include SPAR express at about 1.8 km, Albert Heijn at about 2 km, and Aldi at about 2.2 km. Within 5 km, there are 32 supermarkets in total.
The nearest primary school is cbs Wij-land, about 1.2 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. Other primary schools within 2 km include Chr Basisschool Het Baken, Openbare basisschool Het Eiland, and RK Basisschool de Rietvink. For secondary education, Compaen vmbo is about 2 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Westzaan, Lexion, about 360 metres away, with bus line 456. Another stop, Westzaan, Kleine Steng, is about 750 metres away with lines 65 and 456. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 2.4 km away.
Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident praises the area for its nature and community spots, while another mentions that the neighbourhood bus runs infrequently. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically Westzaan Zuid.
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 39%, from €256,000 to €357,000. The value rose steadily each year, peaking at €367,000 in 2024 before dropping slightly to €357,000 in 2025. This shows a significant appreciation over the period.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €573,500 | €522,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,422 | – |
| Rent price | €650 p/m | €650 p/m |
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| 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 | – |
Leeuwerikstraat 6, Westzaan
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