Houthavenkade 242
Russische buurt, Zaanstad
AreaA rental apartment on Houthavenkade in Zaandam
This listing does not state a 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 87 m² apartment is priced at €1,825 per month, which is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €1,567. That's on the high side, but the floor area is 34% larger than the typical 65 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in price and size.
The Russische buurt neighbourhood
The Russische buurt is a densely built area with 2,730 residents, mostly in flats. It's a very urban spot, with an address density of 3,467 per km². Two residents have shared their experiences: one says the neighbourhood is "deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean" and that the municipality does little. Another finds it "not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings" and notes that after the market, it takes a day to clean up. Based on two reviews, the average score is 5.69 out of 10. The neighbourhood Russische buurt has a mix of households, with many singles and some families.
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. Vomar is also within a five-minute walk. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a ten-minute walk, and OBS Herman Gorter is a bit further. The municipality Zaanstad provides local services, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is listed via vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars and vb&t Makelaars. The agent has not published the year of construction or energy label.
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About Houthavenkade 242, Zaandam
Is €1,825 a fair price for this apartment?
The rent is 16% above the neighbourhood average of €1,567, but the apartment is also 34% larger than the typical 65 m² in the area. At €21 per m², it's slightly below the neighbourhood average of €24.49 per m², so the price per square metre is actually reasonable. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the extra space.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Russische buurt is very urban, with a high density of addresses. Residents have mixed views: one says it's deteriorating and the municipality does little, while another finds it unsafe in the evenings and notes that the market leaves litter. The average review score is 5.69 out of 10 based on two reviews.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting by rail quite convenient from this address.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An AH to go is just around the corner (321 m), and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are about 500 m away. Vomar is also within a five-minute walk at 590 m. So daily groceries are easy to get.
Are there schools within walking distance?
Yes, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is 766 m away (about a ten-minute walk), and OBS Herman Gorter is 932 m away. Several other primary schools are within 1.2 km.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars and vb&t Makelaars have published only the street and price.
