Oud Koog, Zaanstad
This 1957 terraced house on Leliestraat 3 sits in Oud Koog, a neighbourhood where the scent of chocolate from the Zaan factories sometimes drifts through the streets. With an asking price of €425,000, the home is priced 3% below its WOZ value, a sharp position in the current market. For context, there are terraced houses in Zaanstad to compare.
The agent lists this as a 5-room, 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home spread over three floors, with a volume of 352 m³. The living area is given as 90 m², though the BAG registration records 106 m². The plot is 114 m² according to both sources. There's a south-facing rear garden of 36 m². The home has roof, floor and wall insulation plus double glazing, and a central heating boiler. It's a single-family house in a residential area, listed since 30 July 2026.
Oud Koog is a mixed area with about 4,900 residents. A resident of the municipality of Zaanstad describes living here 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 chocolate smell from local factories as a daily perk. Another resident, however, complains of 'daily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans' and says the neighbourhood has changed. Based on 57 reviews across the municipality, the average score is 7.15. The neighbourhood itself has a crime count of 251 incidents. To get a fuller picture, you can explore the Oud Koog neighbourhood.
For groceries, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Aldi and Lidl a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, De Golfbreker and Openbare Basisschool De Watermolen, are a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Timmer Zaandam, also a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is nearby. Bus stop Koog a/d Zaan, Willem Alexanderbrug is on your doorstep with line 67, and Koog aan de Zaan station is a five-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
The WOZ value was set at €440,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% below that. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ rose 57%, from €281,000 to €440,000. As for address-level risks: road traffic noise is 67 dB Lden, above the norm; railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, the home was built in 1957 on peat soil, and 4% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, flood risk is low (current and 2050), heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including RE/MAX and REMAX Direct II on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Leliestraat 3, Koog Aan De Zaan
The asking price of €425,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €440,000 (reference date 1 January 2025). The WOZ has risen 57% over the past five years, from €281,000 in 2020 to €440,000 in 2025.
The agent lists a living area of 90 m², while the BAG registration records 106 m². The home has 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 3 floors. The plot is 114 m². There is a south-facing rear garden of 36 m².
The energy label is C. According to the agent, the home has roof, floor and wall insulation, as well as double glazing. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
Road traffic noise is 67 dB Lden, which is above the legal norm. Railway noise is 49 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level measurements, not a measurement inside the home.
The foundation risk indication is medium. The home was built in 1957 on peat soil, and in this neighbourhood 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Dekamarkt is just around the corner at 410 m, Aldi at 524 m, and Lidl at 570 m. There are also two other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk.
Two primary schools are a ten-minute walk away: De Golfbreker and Openbare Basisschool De Watermolen. The Zaanlands Lyceum secondary school is also within walking distance at 982 m.
Koog aan de Zaan station is 324 m away, about a five-minute walk. Bus stop Koog a/d Zaan, Willem Alexanderbrug is just 111 m away with bus line 67.
Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give an average score of 7.15 based on 57 reviews. One resident describes it as a 'cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature' with a daily chocolate smell from local factories. Another complains of nuisance from certain groups. The neighbourhood has 251 reported crimes.
Yes, there is a rear garden of 36 m² facing south, so it gets sun for most of the day.
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 | €439,734 | €405,614 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,820 | – |
| Rent price | €1,647 p/m | €1,576 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Leliestraat 3, Koog Aan De Zaan
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