De Houthaalder 169
Russische buurt, Zaanstad
AreaA new-build apartment on De Houthaalder
This 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. The apartment is 70 m² with an A+++ energy label, so it's very efficient. At €1,310 per month, the rent is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €1,567, a keen price for a modern flat. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely.
Russische buurt, a mixed bag
The neighbourhood Russische buurt is densely built with a mix of flats and houses. It's a very urban area, with over 3,400 addresses per km². Based on two reviews, residents have contrasting views. 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 "not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings" and notes that after a market, it often takes a day to clean up. The area has many single-person households and a relatively young population.
Daily life on the street
For groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Vomar all within a five-minute walk. Schools are a bit further: Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a ten-minute walk away, and OBS Herman Gorter is about the same distance. The municipality Zaanstad provides local services, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, making commuting straightforward.
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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 that detail is missing from this page.
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About De Houthaalder 169, Zaandam
Is €1,310 a fair rent for this apartment?
Yes, it's competitive. The average rent in Russische buurt is €1,567, so this apartment is 16% cheaper. For a 70 m² flat with an A+++ label, that's a good deal.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, the highest rating. That means very low energy costs, the home is well-insulated and efficient. You won't have high heating bills.
How safe is Russische buurt?
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions it's not really safe in the evenings, while another notes the neighbourhood is deteriorating. The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 764, but that's for the whole neighbourhood.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There's an AH to go 300 metres away, and Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Vomar all within 500 metres. So daily shopping is very convenient.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get to Amsterdam or elsewhere.
Why is the year of construction not listed?
The agent has not provided the year of construction in the listing. It's not stated, so we can't confirm when the apartment was built.
