Sijbrandakker 32
Westerkoog Midden, Zaanstad
AreaA quiet spot in Westerkoog Midden
Sijbrandakker 32 sits on a quiet road in Westerkoog Midden, a residential pocket of Koog aan de Zaan where the pace feels unhurried. The house itself is a terraced home from 1978, with an energy label A. At €450,000, the asking price is in line with the market, sitting against a neighbourhood average of €454,833. For context, [terraced houses in Zaanstad] give a sense of what this price buys across the municipality.
Six rooms across three floors
The agent describes a six-room layout with five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, totalling 495 m³. The living area is listed at 145 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 143 m². Outside there is a front garden and a rear garden of 54 m², facing east and accessible via the back alley. The home is fully owned, insulated with roof, wall and floor insulation plus double glazing, and heated by a combi boiler.
A neighbourhood of families
Westerkoog Midden is a compact residential area, home to around 2,635 people. Residents across [the Westerkoog Midden neighbourhood] describe a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another adds: "It is a nice place to live, especially if you are looking for a safe and friendly environment." These quotes come from reviews at municipality level, based on 53 reviews with an average score of 7.51.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with Vomar and Dekamarkt just around the corner and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For schools, Dynamica Onderwijs is on your doorstep, while De Golfbreker and Openbare Basisschool De Watermolen are just around the corner. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Gouwzoom and Mallegatsloot serve lines 63 and 64, and Koog aan de Zaan station is a ten-minute walk. The wider [municipality of Zaanstad] offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was set at €521,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 14% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose 37%, from €381,000 to €521,000. As for the address itself, road traffic noise is measured at 46 dB, railway noise at 36 dB and aircraft noise at 45 dB, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the peat soil is noted as sensitive to settlement. Pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low now and in 2050, with heat stress currently low but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Sijbrandakker 32, Koog Aan De Zaan
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 14% below the WOZ value of €521,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 37%, from €381,000 to €521,000.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the home has six rooms including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors with a volume of 495 m³. The living area is listed at 145 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 143 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden of 54 m² facing east, accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent states the property has roof, wall and floor insulation as well as double glazing, and is described as fully insulated. Heating is provided by a combi boiler. The home was built in 1978.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 46 dB, railway noise at 36 dB and aircraft noise at 45 dB, all measured in Lden and all below the relevant noise standards. These figures come from public risk data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is also low.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar and Dekamarkt are both just around the corner at about 327 metres. Albert Heijn is about 1.1 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk. In total there are 43 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Dynamica Onderwijs is on your doorstep at about 185 metres, while De Golfbreker and Openbare Basisschool De Watermolen are just around the corner at about 247 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2 km away. There are 61 schools within five kilometres.
How is public transport from this address?
The nearest bus stop is Koog a/d Zaan, Gouwzoom at about 174 metres, serving line 63. Mallegatsloot at 254 metres serves lines 63 and 64. Koog aan de Zaan train station is about 702 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Reviews come from the municipality level, based on 53 reviews with an average score of 7.51. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another describes it as "a nice place to live, especially if you are looking for a safe and friendly environment."
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out at €3,103 per m² based on the agent's listed living area of 145 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,987, so this home sits about 22% below that figure. The overall asking price of €450,000 is in line with the market compared to the neighbourhood average of €454,833.
