Koning Davidstraat 231
Rosmolenbuurt West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodA modern apartment in Rosmolenbuurt West
This apartment on Koning Davidstraat 231 sits in the Rosmolenbuurt West neighbourhood of Zaandam, a lively part of town where the streets feel lived-in and neighbours look out for each other. Built in 2012, the home is part of a gallery flat and is offered for €410,000. That asking price is 6% above the WOZ value, which puts it on the high side compared with the market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Zaanstad is €459,814, while the median here is €395,000.
Inside the home
Step inside and you find a well-laid-out apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area measures 88 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy to puzzle over. The home comes with a balcony, and the agent notes it is on the first living floor. It is fully owned, with a service charge of €163.44 per month. The insulation includes roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and heating runs on a combi boiler.
Life in the Rosmolenbuurt West
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 8.5, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly." Another mentions: "Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other." The district has about 5,985 inhabitants, and the average household size is 1.9. It is a place where people seem to find their footing, whether they are young professionals or families. For a closer look at what this specific area offers, you can read more about the Rosmolenbuurt West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR express is on your doorstep, while an AH XL is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is a five-minute walk, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is a ten-minute walk. Healthcare is close too: the pharmacy is just around the corner, and the GP practice is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well covered with bus stops nearby, including the Hof van Zaenden stop with lines 64 and 69, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum stop with lines 64, 65, 69, 391, 394, 395 and N19. The train station Zaandam Kogerveld is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €387,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €275,000 to €387,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is low now but medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, both through KRK Makelaars.
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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 Koning Davidstraat 231, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €410,000, while the WOZ value is €387,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 6% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so this comparison is just one indicator. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 41%, from €275,000 in 2020 to €387,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 88 m², and the volume is 281 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the first living floor. The property is a gallery flat, built in 2012, and it is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions that the home has roof insulation, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated with a combi boiler. These features contribute to the overall energy performance.
What is the service charge for this apartment?
The monthly service charge is €163.44. This is a common cost for apartments in a gallery flat, covering shared areas and maintenance.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 42 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 43 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood risk for this area?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, pluvial flooding, which occurs during heavy rain, is elevated. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A SPAR express is just 198 metres away, an AH XL is 444 metres away, and a Dekamarkt is 545 metres away. This means you have options for daily groceries, from a quick top-up to a full weekly shop, all within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is 308 metres away, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is 501 metres away. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is 678 metres away, and Blaise Pascal College is 709 metres away. These distances make school runs manageable on foot or by bike.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Hof van Zaenden, 182 metres away, with lines 64 and 69. Another stop, Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is 207 metres away and serves lines 64, 65, 69, 391, 394, 395 and N19. The nearest train station is Zaandam Kogerveld, 460 metres away, offering rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give an average score of 8.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly." Another mentions: "Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this specific neighbourhood.
Experiences from Rosmolenbuurt West
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rosmolenbuurt West
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €449,188 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,570 | – |
| Rent price | €1,825 p/m | €1,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rosmolenwijk
How residents experience their district
I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rosmolenwijk
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €449,188 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,570 | – |
| Rent price | €1,825 p/m | €1,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
Experiences from Zaanstad
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Zaanstad
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €439,734 | €405,614 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,820 | – |
| Rent price | €1,647 p/m | €1,576 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
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Koning Davidstraat 231, Zaandam
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