Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 2023-built apartment on De Gashouder 39 is a modern addition to Oud West. With an A+++ energy label, it's as efficient as they come. At €600,000, the asking price is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719, which puts it on the high side compared to other apartments in Zaanstad.
Oud West is a lively, urban area with a mix of pre-war and new-build homes. It's densely populated, with many singles and young professionals. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, with plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. For more context, see the Oud West neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is a breeze: a SPAR express is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk. For a bigger shop, the AH XL is a ten-minute walk. Families have two primary schools within walking distance: Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld. Secondary schools like Zaanlands Lyceum are also close. The municipality of the municipality of Zaanstad offers good amenities overall.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Gunstig Wonen Makelaardij B.V.
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De Gashouder 39, Zaandam
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37 within 5 km
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About De Gashouder 39, Zaandam
The asking price of €600,000 is 35% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719. However, this is a brand-new apartment (2023) with an A+++ energy label, which is rare in Oud West where most homes date from before 1945. The price per square metre works out at about €6,593, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,946. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value a modern, energy-efficient home in a central location.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. It's a new-build apartment, so it meets the latest insulation and ventilation standards. You can expect minimal energy bills compared to older homes in the neighbourhood, where over 42% have labels D or lower.
The train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
A SPAR express is just 78 metres away, ideal for quick groceries. For a full supermarket, Dekamarkt is 390 metres (a five-minute walk), and an AH XL is 672 metres (about eight minutes). There are several other options within a kilometre, so daily shopping is very convenient.
Primary schools include Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft (250 m) and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld (386 m). For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is 428 m away, and Blaise Pascal College is 919 m. All are within easy walking distance, making the area family-friendly.
Oud West is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages and household types. It has a high address density (3,640 per km²), so it's lively. There are many singles and young professionals, but also families with children. The area has a good selection of restaurants, a library, and a park within walking distance.
The neighbourhood recorded 243 total crimes in the latest data. Given the population of 5,150, that's a rate of about 47 per 1,000 residents. This is something to consider, though the area is generally considered safe during the day. It's always a good idea to visit at different times to get a feel.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West