Rosmolenbuurt West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 1996 apartment on De Helling sits in a surprisingly peaceful pocket of Zaandam, with greenery and a friendly street scene. At 138 m² it is generous for an apartment, and the B energy label keeps running costs manageable. The asking price of €490,000 is in line with what you would expect for this size and quality in the area. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely, but this one stands out for its floor area.
Rosmolenbuurt West is a lively, mixed neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" and notes that "neighbours greet and help each other", though they mention occasional nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Another describes it as "a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery". Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.32 out of 10. The area is densely built (3,726 addresses per km²) and very urban, yet the presence of parks and a large number of families with children gives it a village-like feel. Learn more about the neighbourhood Rosmolenbuurt West.
For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, Vomar is a couple of streets away, and Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, ICBS het Zaanplein, is on your doorstep, and there are several others within a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, making commuting straightforward. The municipality Zaanstad offers a good mix of urban amenities and green spaces, with a park and several restaurants within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie and Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Zaandam.
Details of this home
De Helling 8, Zaandam
Very good · 2 residents
Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery
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About De Helling 8, Zaandam
At 138 m² with a B energy label and a 1996 build, the price is in line with what similar apartments in Zaanstad fetch. The neighbourhood is well-regarded, and the home is spacious for an apartment, so the price reflects the size and quality.
Rosmolenbuurt West is a green, social neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. Residents appreciate the quiet streets and community feel, though some mention occasional nuisance from youths. The area is very urban but has parks and good amenities nearby.
The train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach Amsterdam or other cities without a car.
The closest primary school, ICBS het Zaanplein, is just 184 metres away. Several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool Et Buut and Daltonschool De Westerkim.
The listing does not mention a garden or terrace. The home is an apartment, so outdoor space is likely limited to a balcony if present, but this is not stated.
The energy label is B, which means the home is reasonably efficient. You can expect moderate energy bills, though exact costs depend on usage.
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