Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis rental home on Houthavenkade in Zaandam is a 72 m² apartment. This listing does not state the year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. The rent of €1,675 is above the neighbourhood average for rentals, but the price per m² is in line with other apartments in Zaanstad.
The Russische buurt is a densely built urban area with a mix of flats and houses. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings. One resident 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 adds: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." The area has a high population density and a young demographic, with many single-person households. For more context, see the Russische buurt neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have an Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza both about a five-minute walk away, and a Vomar just a couple of streets further. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool De Dijk (a ten-minute walk) and OBS Herman Gorter (a bit further). The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre of Zaandam is just around the corner. The municipality of Zaanstad manages local services and amenities; you can read more about the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars.
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The rent of €1,675 is above the neighbourhood average of €1,567 and the median of €1,480. However, the price per m² (€23.26) is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €24.49 per m². Given the 72 m² floor area, the rent is on the high side compared to other rentals in the Russische buurt.
The Russische buurt is a very urban area with a high address density. Based on two reviews, opinions are divided. One resident mentions deterioration and lack of municipal upkeep, while another notes safety concerns in the evenings. The population is young, with many single-person households. The area has a mix of rental and owner-occupied homes.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 321 m, but for full groceries you have Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza both at 518 m (about a five-minute walk), and Vomar at 590 m.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. The closest is Openbare Basisschool De Dijk at 766 m, followed by OBS Herman Gorter at 932 m. Secondary schools are further away, at 2.1 km.
vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars has published only the street and price on Funda.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt'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. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €383,282 | €342,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,981 | – |
| Rent price | €1,567 p/m | €1,480 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt'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. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €383,282 | €342,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,981 | – |
| Rent price | €1,567 p/m | €1,481 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 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 | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Houthavenkade 198, Zaandam
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