A bright apartment on Kerkerak
This apartment on Kerkerak sits in the Russische buurt, a neighbourhood in Zaandam with a mix of old and new. This listing does not state a year of construction, so the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the build itself. At €1,750 per month, the rent is in line with the market, where the average for a rental home in the area is €1,862. For context, apartments in Zaanstad give you a sense of what is available across the municipality.
The Russische buurt
The Russische buurt neighbourhood is a compact area with a strong urban feel, home to around 2,735 people. 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 also mention the Houthaven quay construction nearby, which has changed the feel of the area. Many households are single-person, and the age spread is fairly even, with a slight concentration in the 25-45 bracket.
Life on the street
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are just around the corner, with a Vomar a couple of streets away. The AH to go is even closer, on your doorstep. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a ten-minute walk, and OBS Herman Gorter is about the same distance in the other direction. The train station is a ten-minute walk, which makes getting out of Zaandam straightforward. The municipality of Zaanstad covers the wider area, with its own set of amenities and connections.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars. The agent has not published the year of construction, so that detail is not available here.
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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 113, Zaandam
Is €1,750 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,750 sits just below the neighbourhood average of €1,862 and the median of €1,824. With 72 m² of floor area, the price per square metre works out to about €24.31, which is slightly above the local average of €23.32. Given the energy label A+++, the running costs are likely to be low, which adds to the overall value.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+++, which is the most efficient label available. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. It simply reflects the energy performance as registered.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 225 metres, which is on your doorstep. The Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both at 388 metres, just around the corner. A Vomar is at 502 metres, a couple of streets away. For a larger supermarket, the nearest one is at 0.5 km, so daily shopping is convenient.
What are the schools like nearby?
There are several primary schools within a short walk. Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is at 704 metres, about a ten-minute walk. OBS Herman Gorter is at 960 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is at 980 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 2.1 km, which is a bit further out.
How is the neighbourhood for safety and cleanliness?
Residents have mixed views. One review mentions that the neighbourhood is deteriorating and that the municipality does little to help, with a small patch of grass used as a dog toilet. Another says it is not really safe in the evenings and that after market days, the area takes a day to be cleaned up. These are personal experiences, so it is worth considering them.
Why is there no year of construction in this listing?
The agent has not published the year of construction for this home. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood information is accurate.
