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Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 90 m² apartment on Gedempte Gracht sits in the heart of Zaandam, with an A+ energy label keeping running costs low. At €450,000, the asking price is 17% above the neighbourhood average of €383,282, putting it on the high side compared to other apartments in Zaanstad.
The Russische buurt is a densely built urban area with a mix of pre-war and modern housing. Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed: one resident describes the area as "dilapidated" and criticises the municipality for neglect, while another notes it feels "foreign" and less safe in the evenings, with little contact among neighbours. The neighbourhood has a young population, with many singles and small households.
For daily shopping, Vomar is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are just around the corner, and Dirk is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk away: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut, ICBS het Zaanplein, and Daltonschool De Westerkim are all within easy reach. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre with restaurants and a library is close by. This is a lively, central spot in the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including www.vva.amsterdam and Orange Real Estate.
Details of this home
Gedempte Gracht 44A3, 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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About Gedempte Gracht 44A3, Zaandam
The asking price of €450,000 is 17% above the average asking price in the Russische buurt, which is €383,282. However, this apartment has an A+ energy label and a floor area of 90 m², which is slightly larger than the neighbourhood average of 83 m². Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €421,150, so the price is on the high side but reflects the home's efficiency and size.
The apartment has an energy label A+, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs are likely to be low. In the Russische buurt, 62.5% of homes have an A+ label, so this home is in line with the most efficient segment of the neighbourhood.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
Vomar is just 140 metres away, on your doorstep. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are 268 metres away, around the corner, and Dirk is 389 metres away, a five-minute walk. For a quick grab, AH to go is 446 metres away.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (568 m), ICBS het Zaanplein (608 m), and Daltonschool De Westerkim (619 m). Secondary education is 2.1 km away.
The neighbourhood recorded 764 total crimes, but specific safety perceptions vary. One resident says it's "not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings," while another mentions deterioration. The area is densely urban, which can affect the feel.
The Russische buurt has 2,730 residents, with many young adults (25-45 years: 1,045) and singles (755 one-person households). Households with children number 355. The average household size is 1.8, reflecting a mix of singles and couples.
Sold homes in the neighbourhood took an average of 53 days to sell, which is a moderate pace. This suggests a balanced market without extreme urgency.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Russische buurt
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