Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 78 m² apartment on Botenmakersstraat in Zaandam's Oud West neighbourhood is a well-maintained home with an A energy label, meaning low heating costs. The asking price of €395,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €405,000, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Zaanstad.
Oud West is a densely populated area with a mix of single-family homes and apartments. It's a young, active neighbourhood: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and many households are singles. The area has a very strong urban character, with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés just around the corner. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For your groceries, Dirk is on your doorstep, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are also close: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is just beyond that. The municipality Zaanstad offers good local amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Botenmakersstraat 61, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
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About Botenmakersstraat 61, Zaandam
The asking price of €395,000 is slightly below the median sold price in Oud West (€405,000) and well below the average of €443,719. Given the 78 m² floor area and A energy label, the price per m² works out at about €5,064, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €5,946. So it's priced keenly for the market.
Oud West recorded 243 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate number for a densely populated urban area. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (3,640 per km²), so it's busy, but many residents appreciate the lively atmosphere and convenience.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (360 m), Daltonschool De Westerkim (425 m), and ICBS het Zaanplein (556 m). For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is about 859 m away.
Yes, it has an A energy label, which is very efficient. In Oud West, only about 14% of homes have label A, and 21% have A+. So this apartment will have relatively low energy bills compared to older properties in the area.
Homes that sold recently were on the market for an average of 61 days. That's a reasonable timeframe, indicating a balanced market where buyers have time to consider.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West