Anna de Waalstraat 142
Spoorbuurt, Zaanstad
AreaA ground-floor apartment in the Spoorbuurt
This ground-floor apartment on Anna de Waalstraat sits in the Spoorbuurt, a compact neighbourhood in Zaandam West. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the picture. With a price of €449,000 for 72 m² of living space, that works out to €6,236 per m², which is on the high side compared with the average of €5,912 per m² for apartments in Zaanstad. The asking price sits above the neighbourhood average of €431,000, so it is a sharp price for this part of the market.
What the home offers
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It comes with a balcony and is located on the ground floor. The home is offered in full ownership, so there is no leasehold to factor in. The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be modest. The volume is 299 m³, which gives a sense of the proportions of the space.
Life in the Spoorbuurt
Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area where many families with young children live, with a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere and a real sense of togetherness. Another resident talks about the daily rhythm in Zaandam, mentioning the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories depending on the wind, and favourite spots like De Hemmes, a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan, and BIND, a café on the old Hembrug terrain. The neighbourhood itself has around 860 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. The Spoorbuurt neighbourhood is a small area, and the housing stock reflects that scale.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Dirk and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, with Ekoplaza a short walk further. Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is on your doorstep, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is just around the corner too. Huisartsenpraktijk Lind and the pharmacy are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Zaandam, Spoorstrip and Zaandam, Station are within a short walk, with lines 63, 64 and 67 among the options. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is a bit further out. The municipality of Zaanstad covers all of this. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 53 dB Lden, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and 2% of properties in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium both now and in 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, with KRK Makelaars as the main agent. The listing has been available since 20 May 2026.
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About Anna de Waalstraat 142, Zaandam
What does the asking price of €449,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is €449,000 for a living area of 72 m², which comes to €6,236 per m² according to the agent's listing. That is above the neighbourhood average price of €431,000 and above the average price per m² of €5,912 in the Spoorbuurt. The price is on the high side compared with what is typical in this part of Zaandam.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a two-room apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the ground floor and comes with a balcony. The volume is 299 m³. The home is offered in full ownership, so there is no leasehold arrangement to consider.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. That means the home should have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The listing does not provide details on specific insulation measures, so the label itself is the main indicator of the home's energy performance.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 47 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 47 dB Lden, all below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and according to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks here?
Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, so they describe the broader area rather than this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk is just around the corner at about 422 metres, and Albert Heijn is a similar distance away. AH to go is a bit further at around 523 metres, with another Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza at about 566 metres. There are 36 supermarkets within 5 km, so there is plenty of choice for daily shopping.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is on your doorstep at just 36 metres, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is just around the corner at 64 metres. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is about 701 metres away. There are 48 schools within 5 km, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus stops are within a short walk: Zaandam, Spoorstrip at about 392 metres with lines 63 and 64, and Zaandam, Station at about 431 metres with lines 64, 65, 67, 69, 111, 394, 456, 801, N19 and N94. Zaandam train station is about 473 metres away, so it is a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than the Spoorbuurt specifically.
How does the price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €449,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €431,000 and the median of €432,500. Prices in the Spoorbuurt range from €315,000 to €550,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,912, while this home is listed at €6,236 per m², so it sits above the local average.
