Houthavenkade 158
Russische buurt, Zaanstad
AreaA new-build apartment on the Houthavenkade
This listing does not state a year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. The apartment is 58 m² with an A+++ energy label, so it's very efficient. At €1,475 per month, the price is in line with the average for apartments in Zaanstad.
The Russische buurt
Two residents have reviewed the neighbourhood. One says: "This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing." Another says: "It'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." The neighbourhood Russische buurt is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, you have an AH to go just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Dijk and OBS Herman Gorter. The municipality Zaanstad offers a range of amenities nearby.
Source
At the time of writing the home is listed via vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars and vb&t Makelaars.
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About Houthavenkade 158, Zaandam
Is €1,475 a fair price for this apartment?
At €1,475 per month, the rent is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €1,567 and the median of €1,480. With 58 m², the price per m² is about €25.42, which is close to the average of €24.49. So it's priced competitively for the area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is the highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. It's a new-build apartment, so it meets modern insulation standards.
How safe is the Russische buurt?
Based on two resident reviews, safety is a concern. One resident says it's not really safe in the evenings, and another mentions the neighbourhood is deteriorating. The total number of crimes in the area is 764, but without context it's hard to compare.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There's an AH to go 327 metres away, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza both about 521 metres. Vomar is 588 metres. So you have several options within a short walk.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting by train convenient.
Why is the year of construction not listed?
The agent has not provided the year of construction in the listing.
