A bright apartment on Kerkerak
This apartment on Kerkerak sits in the Russische buurt, a part of Zaandam with a lively, mixed 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 €1,757 per month for 73 m², the rent is in line with the average for apartments in Zaanstad, which sits at €1,832.
The Russische buurt
The Russische buurt neighbourhood is home to around 2,700 people, with a high share of single-person households and a mix of ages. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings: one describes the area as deteriorating, with little help from the municipality and new construction blocking light and views. Another mentions feeling unsafe in the evenings and notes that after market days, the streets can take a while to be cleaned. The average review score is 5.7 out of 10.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both just around the corner, with a Vomar a short walk further. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk, is a ten-minute walk away, and several other primary schools are within a similar distance. A train station is a ten-minute walk from the home, and a GP practice is also close by. The municipality of Zaanstad covers the wider area, with its own range of services and connections.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two channels, including vb&t Nieuwbouwmakelaars. The agent has not published the year of construction.
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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 145, Zaandam
Why is the year of construction not mentioned?
The agent has published the address, price, floor area and energy label, but the build year is missing. This means the age of the building is not known from the listing.
What does the energy label A+++ mean for this apartment?
Energy label A+++ is the most efficient label on the scale, which means the home is expected to have very low energy costs. The label is an official registration and reflects the energy performance of the property as a whole.
How does the rent compare to other rentals in the neighbourhood?
The rent of €1,757 per month is slightly below the average rent of €1,832 and the median of €1,828 for rentals in the Russische buurt. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €22.66, while this home works out at about €24.07 per m².
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Based on two reviews, residents have mixed views. One resident says the neighbourhood is deteriorating, with little support from the municipality and new construction nearby affecting light and privacy. Another resident mentions feeling unsafe in the evenings and notes that after market days, cleaning can take a day. The average score is 5.7 out of 10.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both about 381 metres away, just a few minutes' walk. A Vomar is about 509 metres away. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk, is 684 metres away, and several other primary schools are within a kilometre.
Is the train station within walking distance?
Yes, the train station is about 800 metres from the home, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting without needing to rely on a car.
