A bright apartment on Kerkerak
This rental apartment on Kerkerak in Zaandam is part of a newer development, with an A+++ energy label that keeps running costs down. 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 €1,642 per month, the rent sits about 10% below the neighbourhood average of €1,832, which makes it a keen option for the area. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically command higher rents.
The Russische buurt neighbourhood
The Russische buurt neighbourhood is a mixed area with a strong urban feel, where half of all households are single-person and a quarter are families with children. Based on two resident reviews, the neighbourhood scores 5.69 out of 10, with mixed experiences. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing." Another notes: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up." These are personal perspectives, but they give a sense of the local atmosphere.
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 school, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk, is a ten-minute walk, and there are several other options within a similar distance. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, which makes commuting straightforward. The municipality of Zaanstad covers the wider area, with its own set of amenities and services.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is listed through two 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.
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About Kerkerak 53, Zaandam
Is €1,642 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent is about 10% below the neighbourhood average of €1,832, which makes it a keen price for the area. The average rent per square metre in the Russische buurt is €22.66, and this apartment works out at roughly €24.50 per m², so it is slightly above that benchmark but still under the local average for total rent.
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, and it reflects the building's energy performance as certified.
Why is there no year of construction in the listing?
The agent has not published the year of construction for this property. The rest of the details, such as the address and floor area, are provided.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest supermarket is an AH to go at 217 metres, which is on your doorstep. The Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both at 355 metres, just around the corner, and a Vomar is at 473 metres. For a larger supermarket, the nearest one is at 0.5 km, which is a short walk.
What are the schools like nearby?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Dijk at 702 metres, which is about a ten-minute walk. Other options include Openbare Basisschool Et Buut at 947 metres and OBS Herman Gorter at 959 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 2.1 km, which is a bit further out.
How safe is the neighbourhood in the evenings?
Resident reviews give the neighbourhood a score of 5.69 out of 10, with one resident noting that it is "not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." Another mentioned that after a market, it can take a day before the area is cleaned up. These are personal experiences, so it is worth considering them alongside your own visit.
