A bright apartment in the Russische buurt
This rental apartment on Kerkerak 89 sits in the Russische buurt, a lively part of Zaandam with the Houthaven quay being developed nearby. 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 65 m² with an A++ energy label, this is an efficient home, and the rent of €1,612 sits about 12% below the neighbourhood average of €1,832, which makes it keenly priced compared with other rentals here. For context, [apartments in Zaanstad]( /huurwoningen/zaanstad/appartementen/ ) are in good supply, with 27 currently available in the area.
The Russische buurt
[The Russische buurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/russische-buurt-zaanstad/ ) is a mixed, densely populated area where half of households are single people and a fifth have children. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings: one describes the area as "dilapidated," noting that the street is not always kept clean and that new construction on the Houthaven quay blocks light and views. Another resident says it is "not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings" and that after market days, the square can take a day to be cleaned. These are personal perspectives, but they give a sense of the everyday reality here.
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, so groceries are never far. The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk, is a ten-minute walk, and several other primaries are within a similar distance, making the school run manageable on foot. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, which helps for commuting. [The municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/ ) oversees the area, and the neighbourhood's amenities are well within reach for most errands.
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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 89, Zaandam
Is the rent of €1,612 fair for this apartment?
The rent is about 12% below the neighbourhood average of €1,832, and the median rent in the Russische buurt is €1,828. At 65 m², that works out to roughly €24.80 per m², which is above the area's average of €22.66 per m². So while the total is below average, the price per square metre is on the higher side, reflecting the efficient A++ energy label.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared with less efficient properties. The label is an official registration, and it indicates the home's energy performance, though it does not detail specific installations or insulation.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The closest supermarket is an AH to go at 230 metres, which is on your doorstep. The Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both at 371 metres, just around the corner, and a Vomar is at 478 metres. For a larger supermarket, the nearest one is 0.5 km away, so daily shopping is very convenient.
What are the schools like nearby?
The nearest primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk, is 714 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. Other primaries within a kilometre include OBS Herman Gorter at 948 metres and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut at 962 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.1 km away, so older children would need to travel a bit further.
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 patch of grass used as a dog toilet. Another says it is not really safe in the evenings and that after market days, cleaning can take a day. These are personal experiences, so it is worth considering them alongside your own visit.
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 listing, including the address and price, is complete.
