Hofwijk, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 50 m² apartment on Hof van Blois sits in Hofwijk, a neighbourhood that feels both urban and green. Built in 1960 and with energy label C, it's a practical home for someone who wants to be close to the action without the noise of the centre. The asking price of €269,000 is in line with what other apartments in Zaanstad go for.
Hofwijk has about 1,125 residents, with a good mix of ages, roughly a third are between 25 and 45, and a third between 45 and 65. It's a fairly dense area (over 2,700 addresses per km²), so there's always something going on. The neighbourhood has a mix of houses and flats, and about 39% of homes are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood Hofwijk, but the figures suggest a stable, family-oriented community.
For your morning bread, SPAR express is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and AH XL are a five-minute walk away. There are two primary schools within a couple of streets: Openbare basisschool In 't Veld and Hannie Schaft. For secondary school, Zaanlands Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad has plenty more to offer, but these essentials are all close by.
At the time of writing the home is listed via HVMS and also appears on Funda, so you can find it through several channels.
Details of this home
Hof van Blois 1A, Zaandam
Data from Hofwijk
38 within 5 km
53 within 5 km
About Hof van Blois 1A, Zaandam
The price is in line with what other apartments in Zaanstad are listed for. Without specific neighbourhood sales data, it's hard to say if it's a bargain, but it's not obviously overpriced for a 50 m² flat with energy label C.
Hofwijk is a fairly dense, mixed neighbourhood with a lot of families and people in their 30s to 60s. It's very urban (over 2,700 addresses per km²), so you'll have shops and amenities close by. The area feels lively but not chaotic.
The nearest train station is about 900 metres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to get to Amsterdam or elsewhere in the region.
There's a SPAR express just 100 metres away for quick groceries. For bigger shops, Dekamarkt and AH XL are about 500,600 metres away, so a five-minute walk.
Yes, there are two primary schools within 500 metres: Openbare basisschool In 't Veld and Hannie Schaft. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is about 550 metres away, and there are several other options within a kilometre.
The energy label is C, which is average for a flat from 1960. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but it's not as efficient as a modern home. The exact costs depend on usage.
The listing does not mention a garden or balcony, so it's likely that this apartment does not have private outdoor space. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden about 600 metres away.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Hofwijk
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