Zaans Hout, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Mahoniehout feels brand new, finished in 2021 with an A++ energy label. It sits in Zaans Hout, a green neighbourhood on the western edge of Zaandam. At €1,455 a month, the rent is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €1,708, a keen price for a home this efficient. For context, apartments in Zaanstad average €1,708 in rent.
Zaans Hout is a relatively young neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. Around 45% of homes are owner-occupied, and 44% are single-family houses. The area feels spacious, with a park or public garden just a seven-minute walk away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the figures: mostly younger households, with a third of residents under 45. The Zaans Hout neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, with 2,445 addresses per square kilometre.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Daltonschool De Westerkim is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like Zaanlands Lyceum are about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with a train station 2.9 km away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers plenty of green space and local amenities.
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Mahoniehout 45, Zaandam
Data from Zaans Hout
Data from Zaans Hout
35 within 5 km
47 within 5 km
About Mahoniehout 45, Zaandam
Yes, it is competitive. The average rent in Zaans Hout is €1,708, so this apartment is 15% cheaper. The median rent in the neighbourhood is €1,540, which is still higher. Given the modern build and A++ energy label, the price is attractive.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with low heating and electricity costs. The apartment was built in 2021, so it meets modern insulation and ventilation standards.
Albert Heijn is 390 metres away, about a five-minute walk. There is also an AH to go at 556 metres and a Dirk at 732 metres. For daily shopping, you have several options within a ten-minute walk.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Daltonschool De Westerkim is 270 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 334 metres. For secondary education, Compaen vmbo is 618 metres and Zaanlands Lyceum is 831 metres away.
Zaans Hout is a green, modern neighbourhood with a mix of families and young professionals. It has a strong urban feel with 2,445 addresses per square kilometre. There is a park within a seven-minute walk, and the area is generally quiet and well-maintained.
The nearest train station is 2.9 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. Zaandam station offers connections to Amsterdam and other cities.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
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