Bomenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Conradwerf sits in a 2010-built complex, offering a fresh, contemporary feel in a neighbourhood that's full of character. At €410,000, the asking price is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €488,167, making it a keen entry into the local market. The 80 m² floor area is 28% smaller than the Bomenbuurt average of 111 m², so you get a compact but efficient home. For context, this is one of the more affordable apartments in Zaanstad.
The Bomenbuurt is a mixed bag, according to residents. One resident describes it as a "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature," praising the daily chocolate scent from local factories and the quiet corners along the Zaan. Another calls it a "super nice place to live", reasonably quiet, clean, and central. But a third review paints a starkly different picture: "unfortunately not a nice neighbourhood," citing litter, dilapidated houses, and antisocial behaviour. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood clearly has two sides. The area is fairly urban (address density 2,421 per km²), with a mix of families and singles. The Bomenbuurt neighbourhood has a 51% share of single-family homes, and 39% of homes are owner-occupied.
For your morning bread run, Dekamarkt is just over a kilometre away, and Vomar is a bit further. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan, is a short walk, making school runs easy. There's also obs De Gouw and OBS Herman Gorter within a ten-minute walk. For a quick bite or a coffee, the restaurant is handy. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Zaanstad, which offers a range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Thijssen Makelaardij and Thijssen Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Conradwerf 69, Zaandam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AINice, reasonably quiet neighbourhood, clean neighbourhood, garden is well maintained, reasonably central location,
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately not a nice neighbourhood, lots of rubbish/waste everywhere on the ground, especially near the flats, the council does nothing about it and the residents are far too antisocial to realise that this is not acceptable. Furthermore, the houses look terrible. Dilapidated houses, cracks everywhere. Schools the same, nothing has been done for years. It looks awful. The council clearly puts all the problem people together and that creates entire streets/neighbourhoods that are not pleasant to walk through or be in. An enormous number of junkies, fights and in various places animals are mistreated/neglected (there is various evidence for this) and the (animal) police do absolutely nothing about it. At various flats, there are simply mouldy prams downstairs outside. Hygiene hardly exists here. 90 percent are immigrants and you can see that they handle everything differently in terms of living, hygiene and peace. Regularly very loud foreign music and if you say something about it, you get whole families on your back. You really don't want to live here..
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About Conradwerf 69, Zaandam
The asking price of €410,000 is 16% below the average asking price in the Bomenbuurt (€488,167), so it's on the keen side. However, the apartment is also smaller than average (80 m² vs 111 m²). Recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €414,600, which is close to this asking price, suggesting it's in line with recent market activity.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes. In the Bomenbuurt, 60% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point for this property.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. It's not on your doorstep, but it's accessible for commuting.
The Bomenbuurt has a mix of households: 710 households with children and 640 single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, like Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan at 228 metres. However, resident reviews are mixed, some praise the quiet and clean environment, while others mention issues with litter and antisocial behaviour.
Yes, the nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 1.1 km, followed by Vomar at 1.4 km. Both are within a 15-minute walk, so daily shopping is manageable without a car.
This is an apartment built in 2010, so it's relatively modern. The building is likely well-insulated given the energy label A, and the construction is from the post-2010 period, which is a minority (20%) in the neighbourhood.
At 80 m², this apartment is 28% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 111 m². It's a compact home, so if you're looking for more space, you might need to consider a larger property or a different area.
The address density is 2,421 per km², which is strongly urban (level 2 out of 5). This means the area is quite built-up, with shops, schools, and other amenities close by. It's not a quiet rural area, but it's not the busiest city centre either.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bomenbuurt
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