A home by the water in Velserbroek
This terraced house on Westbroekerweg 98 sits in the Pijlkruidbuurt, a quiet corner of Velserbroek where the streets feel calm and the water is close by. Built in 1990, it is part of a generation of homes that define this part of town. The asking price is €650,000. For a sense of the local market, you can compare with other terraced houses in Velsen.
Inside the house
The agent describes this as a semi-detached family home with seven rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 124 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 142 m². The plot measures 167 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 55 m² facing northwest, plus an attached brick garage. The home has warm-air heating and is offered in full ownership. The energy label is A, an efficient label.
Life in the Pijlkruidbuurt
Residents of the district of Velserbroek give their surroundings an average score of 7.06, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy, middle-class neighbourhood with many places for children to play and "only sweet, decent people". Another mentions the mix of ages, with bungalows for the elderly and about seven playgrounds for children, plus a primary school and a retirement home opposite. A third resident notes that the village "has no soul" but does have all the shops you need, with public transport and main roads nearby. The neighbourhood counts around 1,655 inhabitants, and about 79% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Pijlkruidbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily routine is well covered here. The nearest primary school, De Rozenbeek, is just around the corner, and two more are within a couple of streets away. The Dekamarkt and Vomar supermarkets are both a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Velserbroek and Apotheek Velserbroek BV are also a five-minute walk away. For public transport, the bus stop at Florapad is on your doorstep, served by lines 3, 73, 244 and N80. Santpoort Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Spaarne Gasthuis Haarlem-Noord, is a ten-minute walk as well. This is all within the municipality of Velsen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €641,000, 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 56%, from €411,000 to €641,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. The climate indications for pluvial flooding are low, while flood risk and heat stress are both medium, now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Zuidam Makelaardij.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Westbroekerweg 98, Velserbroek
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is 1% above the WOZ value of €641,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 56%, from €411,000 to €641,000.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, this is a semi-detached family home with seven rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom across three floors. The living area is listed as 124 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 142 m². The plot is 167 m². There is a front garden and a back garden of 55 m² facing northwest, plus an attached brick garage.
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 with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions warm-air heating. No further details about insulation or other energy features are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on open data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Dekamarkt at 475 metres and Vomar at 549 metres. For schools, De Rozenbeek is 128 metres away, Openbare Basisschool De Pionier is 215 metres, and De Westbroek is 223 metres. All are primary schools within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Velserbroek, Florapad, at 101 metres, served by lines 3, 73, 244 and N80. Other stops include Zwanebloemplantsoen at 400 metres and Vromaadweg at 525 metres. The nearest train station is Santpoort Noord, at 1.65 kilometres.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Velserbroek give an average score of 7.06, based on three reviews. One resident mentions a cosy, middle-class feel with many playgrounds, while another notes the mix of ages and the presence of a primary school and retirement home. A third says the village lacks a soul but has all necessary shops and good transport links.
