Grote Belt 24
Prins Hendrikbuurt, Zaanstad
AreaA calm apartment in Prins Hendrikbuurt
This two-room apartment on the second floor sits in the Prins Hendrikbuurt, a residential pocket of Zaandam where life moves at a relaxed pace. Built in 2008, it is a modern home in a part of town that has plenty of character. The asking price of €369,500 is in line with the market, sitting 21% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,667. For context, the average asking price per m² in the area is €4,393, while this home is listed at €5,062 per m². If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/appartementen/).
Inside the home
The apartment has one bedroom, one bathroom and a single floor, with a living area of 73 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². The total volume comes to 240 m³. It is a compact, efficient layout, typical of a modern apartment building. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so running costs should be on the lower side. The home is offered via Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam.
Life in Prins Hendrikbuurt
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 6.79, based on thirteen reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many young families: "The sfeer is pleasant and relaxed. Everyone treats each other with respect and nobody is excluded. There is a real sense of togetherness." Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories on certain winds, and recommends De Hemmes, a small peninsula on the Zaan, as a spot for sunset walks. A third resident is more measured, noting the area is "reasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic." The neighbourhood itself has around 2,950 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For more detail, have a look at [the Prins Hendrikbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/prins-hendrikbuurt-zaanstad/).
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered. The Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Vomar a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn about a ten-minute walk. OBS Herman Gorter primary school is on your doorstep, and there are secondary schools within a short walk. The nearest GP practice is a couple of streets away, and the Boots Apotheek Burcht pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at Walraven van Hallstraat is a couple of streets away, served by lines 111, 391 and N94. Zaandam train station is about a ten-minute walk, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is a bit further out. All of this sits within [the municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the records. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to stay medium by 2050. Noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, from rail traffic 30 dB Lden and from air traffic 45 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered only via Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam.
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Frequently asked questions
About Grote Belt 24, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €369,500 is 21% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €467,667, which puts it in line with the market. The average asking price per m² in the area is €4,393, while this home is listed at €5,062 per m². The average sold price in the neighbourhood is €383,531, with an average time on the market of 53 days.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 73 m², while the BAG registration records 77 m². The total volume is 240 m³. It is located on the second floor of the building.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 2008, so it is a relatively modern construction. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public risk data, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, and gives a general picture of the area rather than a verdict on this particular property.
What are the flood and heat risks for this area?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to stay medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dekamarkt is about 416 metres away, just around the corner. Vomar is at 741 metres, a couple of streets away, and there is an Albert Heijn at about 1,008 metres, roughly a ten-minute walk. An Ekoplaza and an AH XL are also within about a kilometre. In total there are 37 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
OBS Herman Gorter primary school is about 203 metres away, on your doorstep. There are two other primary schools within about 835 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are both at about 877 metres, a short walk away. In total there are 53 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Walraven van Hallstraat, about 488 metres away, served by lines 111, 391 and N94. There are two other bus stops within about 572 metres. Zaandam train station is at about 1,229 metres, roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is at 774 metres and the pharmacy at 285 metres.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 6.79, based on thirteen reviews. One resident describes a quiet neighbourhood with many young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and recommends De Hemmes as a spot for sunset walks. A third resident finds the area reasonable but notes it has become busier with traffic compared to 20 years ago.
How many people live in the Prins Hendrikbuurt?
The neighbourhood has around 2,950 inhabitants. Of these, 48% live alone, 28% are households with children and 23% are households without children. The average household size is 1.9. In terms of age, 32% are between 25 and 45, 24% between 45 and 65, and 18% are 65 or older.
