A waterside apartment in Zaandam
This apartment on Hogendijk 134F sits right on the water in the Russische buurt, part of the Oude Haven district in Zaandam. It is a 2020 build with an energy label A, so an efficient label. The asking price of €300,000 is keen, sitting 21% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €381,037. For context, apartments in Zaanstad are listed across a range of prices.
Inside the home
The apartment is on the first floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 49 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². It is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is freehold. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €138.
The Russische buurt
The Russische buurt neighbourhood is home to around 2,735 people, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give an average score of 7.51 based on 53 reviews. One resident says: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Another describes Zaandam as "a cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature," mentioning the smell of chocolate from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Vomar is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Primary schools like OBS Herman Gorter and ICBS het Zaanplein are a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both a couple of streets away, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum is a short drive. Bus stops at Vinkenstraat and Gedempte Gracht are just around the corner, with lines 64, 67, 69, 111, 394 and N94. Zaandam train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €349,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 14% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 63%, from €214,000 to €349,000. As for address-level risks, road traffic noise is above the norm at 59 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 4% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding and current flood risk are low, though heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including West 25 Makelaars.
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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.
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About Hogendijk 134F, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 14% below the WOZ value of €349,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price also sits 21% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €381,037. This comparison is precomputed from the listing data.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor and spans a single level. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 52 m². There is a balcony, and the property is freehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The property was built in 2020 and is described by the agent as fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. The label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the home.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €138. This fee is typically used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building's common facilities.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 4% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this property?
Road traffic noise at this address is 59 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 figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is just around the corner at 283 metres, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both at 330 metres. There are also two AH to go stores within 516 metres. These are the nearest of 36 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including OBS Herman Gorter at 802 metres, ICBS het Zaanplein at 823 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut at 872 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.1 kilometres away. A childcare centre is just 200 metres from the home.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Vinkenstraat, at 354 metres, with lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94. Another stop, Zaandam, Gedempte Gracht, is at 414 metres with lines 64, 69, 111, 394 and N94. Zaandam train station is 544 metres away, about a five-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Russische buurt has around 2,735 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad rate their living experience at 7.51 out of 10, based on 53 reviews. One resident mentions a "pleasant and relaxed" atmosphere, while another highlights the "cosy" feel and natural surroundings.
