Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis two-room apartment on De Houthaalder is a rare find in Zaandam's Russische buurt. The listing does not state a year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €1,054 per month, the rent is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €1,567, which makes it a keen option for those looking for an affordable home in this area. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically command higher rents.
The Russische buurt is a densely built urban neighbourhood with over 3,400 addresses per square kilometre. It's a young area: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and many households are singles (755 out of 1,175). Two residents have shared their experiences. One says: "This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing." Another adds: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up." These are just two voices, but they paint a picture of a place with some challenges. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Russische buurt.
For daily groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, and a full Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool De Dijk and OBS Herman Gorter. The nearest train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city centre of Zaandam is easily reachable. The municipality Zaanstad offers a range of amenities, but the immediate neighbourhood has a mixed reputation.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Huispedia and MVGM Wonen Nieuwbouw. The agent has not published the year of construction, so some details about the property itself remain unknown.
Details of this home
De Houthaalder 1, Zaandam
Fair · 2 residents
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
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36 within 5 km
50 within 5 km
About De Houthaalder 1, Zaandam
Yes, the rent of €1,054 is 33% below the neighbourhood average of €1,567 for rental homes. However, the apartment is also smaller than average (49 m² vs 65 m²). Given the compact size and the below-average price, it represents good value for money in the Russische buurt.
The energy label is A+, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs compared to older properties. This is a strong point of the listing.
Residents have mixed feelings. One review mentions it's not really safe in the evenings, while another notes a lack of cleanliness and municipal support. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 764, which is relatively high for a small area. It's worth visiting at different times to get your own impression.
There's an AH to go just around the corner (231 m), and a full Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk (419 m). For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a ten-minute walk away (700 m), and OBS Herman Gorter is slightly further (969 m). A train station is also within a ten-minute walk.
The agent has not provided the year of construction in the listing. This means the exact age of the building is unknown. You would need to contact the agent or check the property's history for this information.
At 49 m², it's 25% smaller than the average rental in the Russische buurt (65 m²). The rent of €1,054 is significantly lower than the median of €1,480. So you're getting a smaller but more affordable home. The energy label A+ is better than many older properties in the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Russische buurt
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