Oude Doelenkade 21
Binnenstad - Buurt 10 01, Hoorn
AreaA historic canal house in the heart of Hoorn
This 1612 terraced house sits right on the water in Hoorn's historic centre, a setting the agent describes as being on navigable water, on the water and in the centre. It is a rare chance to live in a piece of Dutch history, surrounded by the canals and centuries-old architecture that make this town so special. The asking price of €899,000 is 20% below the average asking price of €1,120,727 for terraced houses in Hoorn, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. With 11 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and an average price per m² of €4,743, this listing stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
The agent lists this home as having 6 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread over 5 floors, with a volume of 651 m³. There is a garden facing northwest, and the property is offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation consists of roof insulation and partial double glazing, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The living area is given as 137 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 179 m²; the plot is 91 m² in both sources. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs.
Life in the historic centre
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their area an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy and close to all shops." Another describes it as "a safe pleasant inner-city neighbourhood" with "plenty of facilities of all kinds, including a park, close to cafes, shops and supermarket", though they note it is "just not easily accessible by car." A third resident calls it "an open-air museum" where "everyone knows each other" and where you can moor your boat after "a couple of stumbles." The neighbourhood has 2,380 inhabitants, and 82.4% of the homes were built before 1945. This is the Binnenstad - Buurt 10 01 neighbourhood in all its historic glory.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Ekoplaza a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Het Ooievaarsnest is the nearest school at just under 3 km. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Appelhaven is a couple of streets away, and the BENU Apotheek Hoorn is just around the corner. Bus line 14 stops at Hoorn, Vollerswaal, a couple of streets away, and the train station Hoorn is a ten-minute walk. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis hospital is also within walking distance. All of this sits within the municipality of Hoorn, a town with a rich maritime history.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. The address risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 52 dB Lden, while railway noise at 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 40 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1612 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; 43% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kingma Makelaars and Kingma Makelaars on Funda. The listing has been active since 7 September 2026.
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About Oude Doelenkade 21, Hoorn
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €899,000 is 20% below the average asking price of €1,120,727 for homes in this neighbourhood. The median asking price is €998,000, and prices range from €450,000 to €2,850,000. With 11 homes currently for sale, the average price per m² is €4,743, while this home is listed at €6,562 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this terraced house has 6 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms spread over 5 floors, with a volume of 651 m³. There is a garden facing northwest. The living area is listed as 137 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 179 m². The plot is 91 m² in both sources. The home is offered in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect high energy costs. The agent states that the insulation consists of roof insulation and partial double glazing, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes for sale have label A, 23.1% have label B, 15.4% have label C, and 23.1% have label D or lower.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1612 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Additionally, 43% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970, which is a KCAF attention area. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 40 dB Lden, both below the standard, based on 2023 and 2022 data respectively. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What climate risks apply to this location?
The climate risk data for this address indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, based on the location rather than an assessment of this specific property.
What shops and supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner at 476 m, and the Ekoplaza is a ten-minute walk away at 957 m. There are 16 supermarkets within 5 km. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Appelhaven is at 216 m, and the BENU Apotheek Hoorn is at 428 m. The Dijklander Ziekenhuis hospital is at 1,146 m.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is Het Ooievaarsnest at 2,945 m, with 137 pupils. Kindcentrum De Bussel is at 3,027 m, and Christelijke Basisschool De Rank is at 3,175 m. There are 14 schools within 5 km. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 1.1 km. A childcare centre is at 0.6 km.
How is the public transport in this location?
Bus line 14 stops at Hoorn, Vollerswaal, which is just around the corner at 339 m. The same line also stops at Hoorn, Nieuwe Wal at 466 m and Hoorn, Gedempte Turfhaven at 504 m. The train station Hoorn is a ten-minute walk away at 925 m, offering rail connections from the town.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the Binnenstad district give their area an average score of 8.13, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy and close to all shops." Another describes it as "a safe pleasant inner-city neighbourhood" with "plenty of facilities of all kinds, including a park, close to cafes, shops and supermarket", though they note it is "just not easily accessible by car." A third calls it "an open-air museum" where "everyone knows each other."
How old is this home and what does that mean?
This terraced house was built in 1612, making it over 400 years old. In the neighbourhood, 82.4% of homes were built before 1945. The home is described by the agent as being on navigable water, on the water and in the centre. The year of construction is a fact about the property's history, and the agent lists the home with 5 floors and a volume of 651 m³.
Is the home accessible by car?
One resident of the Binnenstad district notes that the area is "just not easily accessible by car." The neighbourhood is in the historic centre of Hoorn, with narrow streets typical of a centuries-old town. The home itself is described by the agent as being in the centre, on the water. No parking facilities are mentioned in the listing.
