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Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. The apartment is on the market for €450,000, which is 17% above the average asking price of €383,282 for apartments in Zaanstad.
The Russische buurt is a densely built neighbourhood in Zaandam, with a very high address density of 3,467 addresses per km². It's a young area: the largest age group is 25 to 45, and many households are single-person. Two residents reviewed the neighbourhood. 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 says: "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 neighbourhood Russische buurt has a mix of pre-war and newer homes, with 40% owner-occupied.
For daily shopping, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. Dirk is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk, ICBS het Zaanplein and Daltonschool De Westerkim are also close. The municipality Zaanstad provides further amenities like a train station a ten-minute walk away and a park within a couple of streets.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Orange Real Estate.
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The asking price is €450,000, which is 17% above the average asking price of €383,282 for homes in the Russische buurt. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €342,250, and the average price per m² is €4,981. Given the 90 m² floor area, the price per m² here is €5,000, which is in line with the neighbourhood average.
The Russische buurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It has a young population, with many single-person households. Based on two resident reviews, opinions are mixed: one mentions deterioration and lack of municipal upkeep, while another notes safety concerns in the evenings and little contact with neighbours. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 34% single-family homes and 40% owner-occupied.
Several supermarkets are within walking distance: Vomar at 140 m, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza at 268 m, and Dirk at 389 m. Primary schools include Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (568 m), ICBS het Zaanplein (608 m), and Daltonschool De Westerkim (619 m). The train station is 0.9 km away, and a park is 0.7 km away.
The listing from Orange Real Estate does not include the energy label. This information is not provided by the agent, so it is not available in this description.
There are currently 28 homes for sale in the Russische buurt, with prices ranging from €265,000 to €665,000. The average floor area is 83 m², and the average price per m² is €4,981. In the past period, 47 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €421,150 and an average time on market of 53 days.
The nearest train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €377,497 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,150 | – |
| Rent price | €1,638 p/m | €1,550 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €377,497 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,150 | – |
| Rent price | €1,636 p/m | €1,550 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis is a renovated district. Many new and old residents. Nice contact with the neighbours. Pleasant living.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €471,454 | €426,037 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,772 | – |
| Rent price | €1,704 p/m | €1,641 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Gedempte Gracht 44A-3, Zaandam
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