Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis bright apartment on Marktsteeg sits in the lively centre of Zaandam, with the market square and the river Zaan just a stroll away. The listing does not state a year of construction, so some details about the building's age are not available. At €375,000, the price is in line with the average for apartments in Zaanstad, though the 80 m² floor area makes it a solid option for a central home.
The Russische buurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of old and new buildings. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings: one says the neighbourhood is "dilapidated" and that the municipality does little to maintain public spaces, while another finds it "not really safe in the evenings" and notes little contact with neighbours. The area has a very high density of addresses, typical of a city centre, and a large share of young adults between 25 and 45. For more context, see the neighbourhood Russische buurt.
For daily groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool Et Buut and ICBS het Zaanplein. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to reach Amsterdam or the rest of the region. The municipality Zaanstad offers a range of amenities, from restaurants to a library, all within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie and Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Zaandam.
Details of this home
Marktsteeg 1, Zaandam
Fair · 2 residents
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt'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. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
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Data from Russische buurt
35 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Marktsteeg 1, Zaandam
The asking price of €375,000 is close to the average sale price in the Russische buurt (€383,282) and slightly above the median (€342,250). Given the 80 m² floor area and central location, it is priced competitively for the market.
The apartment has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 62.5% of homes have label A or better.
Resident reviews mention safety concerns in the evenings. One reviewer says it is "not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." The total number of crimes recorded in the area is 764, which is relatively high for a neighbourhood of this size.
Zaandam train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, trains run frequently to Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and other cities.
Yes, Vomar is just 139 metres away, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both about 221 metres from the apartment. For a wider selection, there are 35 supermarkets within 5 km.
Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (662 m), ICBS het Zaanplein (689 m), and Daltonschool De Westerkim (707 m). Secondary schools are about 2.1 km away.
The agent has not provided the year of construction in the listing. This detail is not stated, so the age of the building is unknown. You would need to check with the seller for this information.
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