Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on De Gashouder feels fresh and modern, built in 2023 with an A+++ energy label. It's a new-build in a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. At 62 m², the floor area is 26% smaller than the local average of 84 m². The asking price of €395,000 is in line with the market, given the median in Oud West is €405,000. For context, there are 32 apartments for sale in the area, and you can compare with other apartments in Zaanstad.
Oud West is a lively, urban part of Zaandam with a high address density of 3,640 addresses per km². The population is diverse: many single-person households (1,425) and a mix of ages, with the largest group aged 25,45. Around half the homes are owner-occupied, and 45% are single-family houses. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS figures. It's a neighbourhood with a lot going on, and you can read more about the Oud West neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is easy: a SPAR express is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away. For a bigger shop, the AH XL is a ten-minute walk. There are several schools nearby, including Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft (a couple of streets away) and Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and restaurants and a library are also within walking distance. The municipality of the municipality of Zaanstad keeps the area well-connected.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including HVMS. The agent has published full details, so what you see here is complete.
Details of this home
De Gashouder 31, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
37 within 5 km
51 within 5 km
About De Gashouder 31, Zaandam
The asking price of €395,000 is slightly below the neighbourhood median of €405,000, and well under the average sold price of €455,674. Given that it's a new-build with an A+++ energy label, the price appears competitive for Oud West.
At 62 m², this apartment is 26% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². That's typical for a new-build one-bedroom or compact two-bedroom flat, though the exact layout is not specified.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In Oud West, only 21.4% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this is a standout.
The closest supermarket is a SPAR express just 85 metres away, so you can pop out for milk in a minute. A Dekamarkt is 404 metres away, and an AH XL is 696 metres, all within easy walking distance.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is 241 metres away, and Zaanlands Lyceum (secondary) is 406 metres. Other primaries like In 't Veld (414 m) and Et Buut (960 m) are also close.
Zaandam train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
CBS records 243 total crimes in Oud West, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. The area is urban and busy, which can bring both activity and occasional issues. You may want to check local crime maps for more detail.
Oud West has an address density of 3,640 per km², which classifies it as very strongly urban (level 1). Expect a lively street scene with shops, restaurants, and public transport close by.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West
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