Oud West, Zaanstad
This apartment on the Herengracht in Zaandam's Oud West neighbourhood sits on a quiet road in the middle of the town, yet in a residential area. Built in 2009, it has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €450,000, the asking price is 4% below the WOZ value, which puts it on the sharp side compared with the market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Zaanstad is around €443,719.
This first-floor apartment spans two floors and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 98 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 92 m². The home has a French balcony, full ownership, and a service charge of €89.09 per month. According to the agent, the insulation includes roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and the heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating.
Oud West is a lively part of Zaandam, with a mix of old and new. The neighbourhood has around 5,150 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident says: "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." Another mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories. The neighbourhood itself is part of the Oud West neighbourhood, which is known for its central location.
Daily life is easy here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Lind and the pharmacy are both on your doorstep. For public transport, the bus stop Zaandam, Vinkenstraat is just around the corner with lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94, and Zaandam station is a five-minute walk away. The municipality of the municipality of Zaanstad offers further amenities.
The WOZ value of this home is €467,000 as of 1 January 2025, which is 4% above the asking price. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 93%, from €242,000 to €467,000. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, with peat soil that is sensitive to settlement, and 9% of buildings in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the flood risk is low, both now and in 2050.
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Details of this home
The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Herengracht 106D, Zaandam
The asking price is €450,000. This is 4% below the WOZ value of €467,000, which means the price is on the sharp side. The average asking price for apartments in Zaanstad is around €443,719, so this home is priced slightly above that average, but the WOZ value is higher than the asking price.
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 98 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists 92 m². There is also a French balcony.
The WOZ value is €467,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. This is 4% higher than the asking price of €450,000. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 93%, from €242,000 in 2020 to €467,000 in 2025.
The road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication is medium. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and in the area 9% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at about 300 metres. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are also close by, at about 320 metres, and Vomar is about 390 metres away. This makes daily grocery shopping very convenient.
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is about 320 metres away, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is about 370 metres away. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is about 930 metres away. These are all within walking distance.
Zaandam train station is about 356 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The bus stop Zaandam, Vinkenstraat is about 227 metres away, with bus lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94. This makes public transport very accessible.
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing and HR glazing, and heating is via a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating. This suggests the home is relatively energy-efficient.
The service charge is €89.09 per month. This is a monthly contribution for the maintenance of shared areas and the building.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €443,719 | €405,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,946 | – |
| Rent price | €1,984 p/m | €1,805 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Old neighbourhood, cosy and quiet, but I miss nature.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €430,411 | €405,467 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,876 | – |
| Rent price | €1,667 p/m | €1,539 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 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 AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €465,681 | €423,237 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,733 | – |
| Rent price | €1,665 p/m | €1,598 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Herengracht 106D, Zaandam
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