Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Faam sits in a quiet part of Oud West, a neighbourhood with a lively mix of old and new. With 174 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than the average home in the area. The asking price of €900,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €443,719, reflecting the generous size and the A energy label. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Zaanstad.
Oud West is a densely built part of Zaandam, with a mix of pre-war and newer homes. The area has a young population, with many singles and couples. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based on statistics. The neighbourhood has a high address density, meaning shops and services are close by. The Oud West neighbourhood is well connected and has a residential feel.
Daily errands are easy: Dirk is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For primary schools, ICBS het Zaanplein and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut are both within a five-minute walk. Secondary school Zaanlands Lyceum is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting straightforward. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Adriaanssen makelaardij and Pararius.
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The asking price of €900,000 is 103% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719. However, this apartment is also 107% larger than the average home in Oud West (174 m² vs 84 m²) and has an A energy label. Given the size and efficiency, the price is on the high side but reflects the premium features.
The energy label is A, which is the second-best label on the scale. It means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, just 190 metres away, on your doorstep. Dekamarkt is 384 metres away, also just around the corner. For a wider choice, Vomar and Albert Heijn are within a ten-minute walk.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: ICBS het Zaanplein (444 m), Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (507 m), and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft (530 m). For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is 681 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
The train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach Amsterdam and other cities.
Oud West is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population. Many residents live alone, and there is a mix of families and couples. The area has a high address density, so shops, restaurants and services are close by. The neighbourhood has a lively, convenient feel.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €443,719 | €405,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,946 | – |
| Rent price | €1,984 p/m | €1,805 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Old neighbourhood, cosy and quiet, but I miss nature.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €427,576 | €402,826 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,893 | – |
| Rent price | €1,695 p/m | €1,597 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
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 AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
De Faam 22, Zaandam
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