A terraced house with character in Zaandam
Skager Rak 28 is a terraced house from 1913, tucked into the Prins Hendrikbuurt in Zaandam. The asking price of €495,000 sits 15% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €430,276. That comparison is based on the current supply of 29 homes for sale. If you are looking at [terraced houses in Zaanstad], this one stands out for its age and its price tag.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed at 121 m², while the BAG registration records 133 m². The plot is 88 m². There is a rear garden facing north, and parking is available. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The house was built in 1913, so it has seen over a century of history.
Life in the Prins Hendrikbuurt
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 6.79, based on 13 reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet area where many families with young children live, with a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. A third resident notes that the area is reasonable but busier with traffic than 20 years ago. The neighbourhood has around 2,950 inhabitants, and about 48% of households are single-person. For more context, you can look at [the Prins Hendrikbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. The nearest supermarket, Dekamarkt, is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Herman Gorter is a five-minute walk, and there are other schools nearby. The GP practice is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Rigastraat, a five-minute walk away, and the train station Zaandam is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is a bit further out. All of this sits within [the municipality of Zaanstad].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €488,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 76%, from €278,000 to €488,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate risks are low for pluvial flooding and current flood risk, with medium heat stress expected by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarsland. The listing is available through at least two sources.
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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 Skager Rak 28, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €495,000 is 15% above the average asking price in the Prins Hendrikbuurt, which is €430,276. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,840, while this home is listed at €4,091 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €350,000, so this home is at the higher end of the range.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, the house has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 121 m², though the BAG registration records 133 m². The plot is 88 m². There is a rear garden facing north, and parking is available. The volume of the house is 456 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for 2025 is €488,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 76%, from €278,000 in 2020 to €488,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The nearest supermarket, Dekamarkt, is about 580 metres away, and Vomar is around 835 metres. The pharmacy, Boots Apotheek Burcht, is 444 metres away, and the GP practice is 922 metres. For schools, OBS Herman Gorter is 355 metres, and there are several other primary and secondary schools nearby. Bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Rigastraat, about 428 metres away.
How do residents rate the Prins Hendrikbuurt?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.79 out of 10, based on 13 reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet area with many families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. A third notes that traffic has increased compared to 20 years ago.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The house was built in 1913, which is typical for the area, where 78.6% of homes were built before 1945. The label does not indicate the condition of the property itself.
Is there a train station nearby?
Yes, Zaandam train station is about 1.3 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest bus stops are on Rigastraat, Archangelstraat and Zweedsestraat, all served by bus line 456, and they are within 500 metres. This makes it possible to reach other parts of the region without a car.
