A bright apartment on Kerkerak
This rental apartment on Kerkerak sits in the Russische buurt, a part of Zaandam with a distinct character. The listing does not state a year of construction, so the rest of this page focuses on the street and the neighbourhood rather than the building's history. At €1,846 per month for 76 m², the price is in line with the average for apartments in Zaanstad, which sits at €1,862.
The Russische buurt
The Russische buurt neighbourhood is home to about 2,735 people, with a mix of ages and household types. 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 reviews reflect concerns about upkeep and safety, though they represent just two voices.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both just around the corner, with a Vomar a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk, is a ten-minute walk, and several other primary schools are within a similar distance. A train station is a ten-minute walk, and a GP practice is also close by. The area is part of the municipality of Zaanstad, which covers the wider region.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Kerkerak 105, Zaandam
Is the rent of €1,846 per month reasonable for this apartment?
The average rent for apartments in the Russische buurt is €1,862 per month, so this home sits right at the market level. The median is €1,824, and rents range from €1,054 to €3,074. At 76 m², the price per square metre works out to about €24.29, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €23.32 per m².
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A+++, which is the most efficient label available. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs. The label is an official registration, but the listing does not provide further details about the building's construction or installations.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The closest supermarket is an AH to go at 218 metres, which is on your doorstep. The Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both at 386 metres, just around the corner. A Vomar is at 504 metres, and another AH to go is at 501 metres. For a larger shop, the nearest large supermarket is 0.5 km away.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Dijk at 697 metres, about a ten-minute walk. OBS Herman Gorter is at 967 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is at 978 metres. Daltonschool De Westerkim is just over a kilometre away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.1 km from the home.
How close is the train station?
The train station is 0.8 km from the apartment, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting or getting around the region. The listing does not specify which station it is, but the distance is given in the neighbourhood data.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Based on two reviews, residents have mixed views. One resident says the neighbourhood is deteriorating and that the municipality does little to help, mentioning dog waste on a small patch of grass and new construction blocking sunlight. Another resident says it is not really safe in the evenings and that after market days, cleaning takes a day. These are two individual perspectives.
Why is there no year of construction in this listing?
The agent has not published the year of construction for this property. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood figures are accurate.
