Saltholm 47
Het Eiland, Zaanstad
AreaA quiet spot in Het Eiland
Saltholm 47 sits on a quiet road in Het Eiland, a neighbourhood in Zaandam where the pace feels relaxed and the streets are calm. This is a place where families with young children tend to settle, and the atmosphere is friendly and easygoing. The home itself is a terraced house built in 1995, with an energy label A. With a price of €509,000, the asking price sits 2% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared to terraced houses in Zaanstad.
The home itself
Inside, the house offers five rooms spread over three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The plot measures 129 m² according to both sources. There is a garden at the back, reachable via the rear entrance and facing northeast, plus a roof terrace. The home is fully insulated, heated by a central heating boiler, and comes with full ownership. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential area with a sheltered position.
Life in Het Eiland
Het Eiland is a compact neighbourhood with around 1,275 residents, and it feels like a close-knit community. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another resident describes Zaandam as having a "raw, industrial soul" with quiet corners along the Zaan, mentioning the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories on certain days. The neighbourhood itself has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 45 and over. For a sense of what the Het Eiland neighbourhood is like day to day, the reviews paint a picture of a friendly, respectful place.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around here. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Vomar and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan and OBS Herman Gorter are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors, is a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Burcht is just around the corner. Bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Archangelstraat on your doorstep, and the Houthavenkade stop with lines 64, 111, 456 and N19 is a couple of streets away. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is within the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €522,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €509,000 sits 2% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €380,000 to €522,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Thijssen Makelaardij and Funda.
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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 Saltholm 47, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price is €509,000, while the WOZ value is €522,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price sits 2% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for tax purposes. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €380,000 to €522,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms spread over three floors, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 113 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 112 m². The plot measures 129 m². There is a garden at the back, reachable via the rear entrance and facing northeast, plus a roof terrace. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated. The home was built in 1995. The energy label is a standardised measure of the energy performance of the home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 31 dB Lden, and from air traffic 45 dB Lden, all based on recent reference years. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, at the level of the surrounding area, there are no strong signals pointing to foundation problems. The current flood risk is also low, while the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, about a five-minute walk away. Vomar and an Albert Heijn are both a ten-minute walk from the home. There is also an AH to go and an Ekoplaza within a similar distance. In total, there are 38 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are well covered.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan and OBS Herman Gorter are both a couple of streets away, within a five-minute walk. There are also several other primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool and ICBS het Zaanplein. In total, there are 51 schools within five kilometres, covering both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Archangelstraat on your doorstep, and the Rigastraat stop is just around the corner. The Houthavenkade stop, with lines 64, 111, 456 and N19, is a couple of streets away. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk from the home, so rail connections are within easy reach.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Het Eiland has around 1,275 residents and feels like a close-knit community. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories on certain days, calling it a unique perk of living in Zaandam.
Is there a garden or outdoor space?
Yes, the home has a garden at the back, which is reachable via the rear entrance and faces northeast. There is also a roof terrace. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential area with a sheltered position. The plot measures 129 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration.
