De Houthaalder 10
Russische buurt, Zaanstad
AreaA brand-new apartment on De Houthaalder
This apartment on De Houthaalder is part of a 2025 development, so everything is fresh and untouched. With an A++ energy label, it is about as efficient as homes get, which keeps running costs pleasantly low. The rent of €1,602 sits just below the average for rentals in the area, so it is in line with what the market asks. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically command similar figures.
The Russische buurt neighbourhood
The Russische buurt neighbourhood is a mixed, compact part of Zaandam with a youngish population, many single-person households and a fair share of families. Based on two reviews, the picture is mixed. One resident 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 notes: "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." The Houthaven quay is being built nearby, which one resident says blocks light and views.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy here. The nearest supermarket, an AH to go, is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Vomar all within a five-minute walk. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a ten-minute walk away, and OBS Herman Gorter is a similar distance. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, which makes commuting straightforward. The municipality of Zaanstad keeps the wider area connected and well served.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About De Houthaalder 10, Zaandam
Is €1,602 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,602 is just below the average of €1,638 for rentals in the Russische buurt, and slightly above the median of €1,550. With 61 m² of floor area, the price per square metre works out at about €26.26, which is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €25.29. So it is in line with what similar homes in the area go for.
What does the A++ energy label mean for this home?
An A++ label is the most efficient category available, so the home is very energy-efficient. That means heating and electricity costs should be modest compared with less efficient properties. The label is an official registration, and for a 2025 build it reflects a modern standard of construction.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The closest supermarket is an AH to go at 292 metres, so just a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both at 411 metres, and Vomar is at 470 metres. For a larger supermarket, the nearest one is about 500 metres away, so daily shopping is very convenient.
What schools are nearby?
Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is the closest primary school at 773 metres, followed by OBS Herman Gorter at 892 metres and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut at 997 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.1 km away. A childcare centre is just 200 metres from the home.
How close is the train station?
The train station is 800 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get to Amsterdam or elsewhere in the region without needing a car. The exact station is not named in the listing, but the distance is confirmed.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One describes the area as deteriorating, with litter and a lack of municipal support, and notes that new flats being built nearby block light. Another mentions feeling unsafe in the evenings and limited contact with neighbours. It is a busy, diverse area rather than a quiet one.
