A terraced house in the Kleurenbuurt
Tucked away in the Kleurenbuurt, this terraced house on Twiskeweg 5 sits in a part of Zaandam where the streets are quiet and the pace of life feels a little slower. With a last known price of €500,000, the asking price was on the high side compared to the average of €397,500 for homes at the time on the market in this neighbourhood. For context, the average price per square metre here was €3,709, while this home was listed at €4,098 per square metre. If you are looking at terraced houses in Zaanstad, this one stands out for its size and its position in the market. This home has not been online since 19 August 2026.
Inside the home
Step inside and you will find a layout that works well for everyday living. The house has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread across three floors. The living area measures 122 square metres, which matches the BAG registration, and the plot is 121 square metres. The garden is at the back, facing south-west, so it catches the afternoon sun. According to the agent, the home had double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler. There is also parking available, which is a practical bonus in this part of town.
Life in the Kleurenbuurt
The Kleurenbuurt is a residential area with a mix of families and older residents, and the streets are lined with homes from the 1960s and 1970s. It is a place where people tend to stay for a while, and the community feel is noticeable. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes living in Zaandam as having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories, which drifts over the city depending on the wind. Some residents also point out that the neighbourhood is cosy and that all amenities are within reach, with many schools and plenty of greenery. The crime figure for the area is 154 incidents, which is a number you can interpret for yourself. For a closer look at what this part of Zaandam has to offer, the Kleurenbuurt neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is straightforward, with everything you need within a short walk. The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, and there are also a Dekamarkt and a Vomar a couple of streets away. For school runs, obs De Gouw is a five-minute walk, and VMBO Pascal Zuid is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Brouwer en de Reijger is on your doorstep, and the Service Apotheek Allegra pharmacy is just around the corner. Public transport is well covered: bus line 65 stops at Zaandam, De Weer/Twiskeweg, and lines 111, 391 and N94 are available at Walraven van Hallstraat. The train station in Zaandam is a ten-minute walk, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is a bit further out. All of this is part of what makes the municipality of Zaanstad a practical place to live.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was not available in the records, so there was no comparison with the asking price or a five-year development figure to share. What the address data does show are some area-level indications. The noise from road traffic is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway noise is at 30 dB and aircraft noise at 44 dB, both below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, although the home was built in 1967 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
The listing
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Saen Garantiemakelaars Zaandam and their listing on Funda. The agent had provided the details you see here, and the home had been listed since 2 June 2026.
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About Twiskeweg 5, Zaandam
What was the asking price for this terraced house?
The asking price was €500,000. This was on the high side compared to the average of €397,500 for homes at the time for sale in the Kleurenbuurt, where the median price was also €397,500. The price per square metre was €4,098, based on the agent's listing, while the neighbourhood average was €3,709 per square metre.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this home have?
The home has four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread across three floors. In total there were five rooms, and the living area was 122 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The plot is 121 square metres, and there is a garden at the back facing south-west.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. The agent also noted that the home had double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler, which were separate facts about the property.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is not stated in the records for this home. The WOZ was the municipal valuation, but in this case there was no figure available to compare with the asking price or to show a five-year development. As a result, there is no precomputed comparison to share.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address data shows that road traffic noise is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is at 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. 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 is low. The home was built in 1967 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation, according to the area-level data. This is an indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The climate indications show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are near this home?
The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner at 438 metres. A Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away at 609 metres, and a Vomar is at 746 metres. There are also a Lidl and another Vomar within about 800 metres, so you have several options for groceries.
What schools are close to this property?
The nearest primary school is obs De Gouw, which is a five-minute walk away at 295 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is at 490 metres, and Praktijkschool de Faam is also at 490 metres. There are 58 schools within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 65 stops at Zaandam, De Weer/Twiskeweg, which is just around the corner at 246 metres. Lines 111, 391 and N94 are available at Walraven van Hallstraat at 276 metres. The nearest train station is Zaandam, which is a ten-minute walk away at 1,732 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes the area as cosy with all amenities available, many schools and greenery. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories as a unique perk. The Kleurenbuurt itself has a mix of families and older residents.
Is there parking available at this home?
Yes, the agent noted that there was parking available at the property. The home also has a garden at the back facing south-west.
