De Houthaalder 147
Russische buurt, Zaanstad
AreaA spacious rental in Zaandam
This modern apartment on De Houthaalder sits in the Russische buurt, a dense urban neighbourhood in Zaandam. The listing does not state a year of construction. As a result, some details about the building's age are missing. At €2,737 a month, the rent is 75% above the neighbourhood average of €1,567, but the 129 m² floor area is nearly double the typical 65 m², so the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in size and price.
The Russische buurt
This neighbourhood has a very high density of 3,467 addresses per km², making it strongly urban. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings. 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 describes it as "Foreign" and notes: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." The neighbourhood Russische buurt has a young population, with many 25-45 year olds and a high proportion of single-person households.
Life on the street
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Ekoplaza and Vomar are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Dijk (a ten-minute walk) and OBS Herman Gorter (also about ten minutes). The municipality Zaanstad provides further information on local amenities.
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At the time of writing, the home is listed via Huispedia and MVGM Wonen Nieuwbouw on Funda. The agent has not published the year of construction.
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About De Houthaalder 147, Zaandam
Is €2,737 a fair price for this apartment?
The rent is 75% above the neighbourhood average of €1,567, but the apartment is 129 m², which is 98% larger than the typical 65 m². The price per square metre works out to about €21.22, which is below the neighbourhood average of €24.49 per m². So while the total rent is high, you get significantly more space for your money.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Russische buurt is a very densely built urban area with 3,467 addresses per km². It has a young population, many singles, and a mix of cultures. Based on two resident reviews, opinions are mixed: some feel the area is deteriorating and not well maintained, while others mention safety concerns in the evenings. The neighbourhood has a high crime rate with 764 total offences.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail quite convenient.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. Albert Heijn is 426 metres away, Ekoplaza is also at 426 metres, and Vomar is 510 metres. An AH to go is just 268 metres from the door.
Are there schools close by?
Yes, several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is 742 metres away, OBS Herman Gorter is 927 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 1 km away.
Why is the year of construction not listed?
The agent has not provided the year of construction in the listing. This detail is missing from the available information.
