Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Faam sits in a quiet part of Oud West, a neighbourhood that feels both established and lively. With 174 m² of living space, it is considerably larger than most homes in the area. The asking price of €900,000 is more than double the neighbourhood average of €443,719, so it is on the high side, but then you are getting a home that is 107% larger than the typical Oud West property. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in size and price.
Oud West is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of pre-war and newer housing. It is home to around 5,150 people, many living alone (about 1,425 single-person households). The area has a strong urban feel, with an address density of 3,640 per km². There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a diverse age profile, with a notable share of residents aged 25 to 45. The neighbourhood is well connected, with a train station about 1.2 km away. For more on the area, see the Oud West neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: ICBS het Zaanplein, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft. Secondary education is also close, with Zaanlands Lyceum about 681 m away. A park or public garden is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood falls under the municipality of Zaanstad, which manages local amenities and services.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Adriaanssen makelaardij. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details across sources.
Details of this home
De Faam 22, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
36 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About De Faam 22, Zaandam
The asking price of €900,000 is well above the neighbourhood average of €443,719 and the median of €405,000. However, this apartment is 174 m², which is 107% larger than the average home in Oud West (84 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €5,172, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,946 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low expected energy costs. In the neighbourhood, about 21.4% of homes have label A+ and 14.3% have label A, so this apartment is among the more efficient properties in Oud West.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities in the region.
There are several primary schools 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 about 681 m away.
Dirk is just 190 m away, making it very convenient for daily shopping. Dekamarkt is 384 m away, and Vomar is 626 m. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both about 782 m from the apartment.
Currently, there are 32 homes for sale in Oud West, with prices ranging from €240,000 to €1,025,000. The average asking price is €443,719, and the average size is 84 m². This apartment is significantly larger and more expensive than most.
In the most recent data, there were 243 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. This is a moderate figure for an urban area with over 5,000 residents. Specific crime types are not detailed in the data.
Yes, a park or public garden is about 700 m away, which is a ten-minute walk. This provides a good option for outdoor relaxation or exercise.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West
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