A rental apartment on the Houthavenkade
This rental apartment on the Houthavenkade in Zaandam sits in the Russische buurt, a neighbourhood with a mix of old and new. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, floor area, 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. At €1,054 per month, the rent sits 43% below the neighbourhood average of €1,835, which makes it a keen price compared with other rentals in the area. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically command higher rents.
The Russische buurt
The Russische buurt is a compact neighbourhood with a strong urban feel, where half of all households are single-person. 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." Another notes: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." The same resident adds that after the market, it often takes a day before the area is cleaned up. The reviews also mention the ongoing construction at the Houthaven quay, which has changed the feel of the street. For more on the area, see the Russische buurt neighbourhood.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are just around the corner, with a Vomar a couple of streets away. The nearest primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk and OBS Herman Gorter, are a ten-minute walk, and a child daycare centre is on your doorstep. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes commuting straightforward. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of residents aged 25 to 45, and the average household size is small. For a broader view of the surroundings, the municipality of Zaanstad covers a wider area with more amenities.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed only via MVGM Wonen Nieuwbouw Project Houthavenkade. The agent has not published full specifications for this property.
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About Houthavenkade, Zaandam
Why is the rent so much lower than the neighbourhood average?
The rent of €1,054 per month is 43% below the average of €1,835 for rentals in the Russische buurt. The listing does not state a floor area, so it is not possible to compare the price per square metre. The lower rent may reflect the incomplete listing details, but the price itself is clearly on the low side for the area.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Based on two reviews, residents have mixed views. One resident describes the neighbourhood as deteriorating, with litter and a lack of municipal upkeep. Another mentions feeling unsafe in the evenings and limited contact with neighbours. The ongoing construction at the Houthaven quay is also noted as a downside, with flats built close together.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 0.8 km from the Houthavenkade, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to nearby towns and cities.
What shops and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are about 417 metres away, and a Vomar is 427 metres away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk and OBS Herman Gorter are both about 831 metres away, with ICBS het Zaanplein at 955 metres. A child daycare centre is just 200 metres from the street.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
MVGM Wonen Nieuwbouw Project Houthavenkade has published only the street and price on Pararius.
