Poelenburg Zuid, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Linnaeusstraat sits in a leafy part of Poelenburg Zuid, a multicultural neighbourhood with a village feel. At €300,000, the asking price is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €355,000, making it a keen entry point into the Zaandam market. For context, the floor area of 67 m² is 27% smaller than the local average of 92 m². Compare with other apartments in Zaanstad.
Poelenburg Zuid is a green, multicultural area with a mix of families and long-term residents. One resident says: "A cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety." Another, who has lived here for over 40 years, calls it "wonderfully multicultural" and says they "don't want to leave despite negative reactions from outsiders." The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, with many households with children and a high proportion of pre-1970 housing. Learn more about the neighbourhood Poelenburg Zuid.
For daily shopping, Vomar is just around the corner, and SPAR express is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde, both a five-minute walk. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for a quick break. The municipality Zaanstad offers further amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Amstel Makelaardij o.g. and Funda. The energy label G means high heating costs are to be expected.
Details of this home
Linnaeusstraat 232, Zaandam
Satisfactory · 2 residents
A 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 AIHave lived here for over 40 years, don't want to leave despite negative reactions from outsiders
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Poelenburg Zuid
Data from Poelenburg Zuid
40 within 5 km
67 within 5 km
About Linnaeusstraat 232, Zaandam
The asking price of €300,000 is 15% below the average asking price in Poelenburg Zuid (€355,000) and also below the median of €357,500. Given the smaller floor area (67 m² vs 92 m² average), the price per m² works out at about €4,478, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,863 per m². So while the total price is low, you pay a premium per square metre.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home is not energy-efficient and you can expect high heating costs. In the neighbourhood, half of the homes have label C and half have label D or lower, so this flat is at the bottom end of the scale. Improving the insulation and heating system would be a significant investment.
Based on two resident reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident mentions "many loitering youths" affecting safety, while another feels safe enough to have stayed for over 40 years. The neighbourhood recorded 150 total crimes in the latest data, but without a per-capita figure it's hard to compare. It's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the area.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You would need a bike or bus to reach it.
Yes, several primary schools are within a short walk: Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon (467 m), Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde (647 m), and RK basisschool Paus Joannes (706 m). For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are both about 817 m away.
Poelenburg Zuid has a family-friendly profile: 765 households with children versus 280 without, and a high proportion of residents aged 25-45. The average household size is 2.4. There are several playgrounds and green spaces, with a park just 200 m away. However, some residents note issues with mould and loitering youths.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Poelenburg Zuid
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