Wormerveer Centrum, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Marktstraat sits right in the centre of Wormerveer, with the market square and shops just steps away. Built in 1914, it has a classic feel and an energy label D, so heating costs are something to keep an eye on. At €350,000, the price is on the high side compared to other apartments in Zaanstad, but the central location explains part of that.
The neighbourhood Wormerveer Centrum is a lively, compact neighbourhood with a mix of shops, cafés and homes. Residents give it an 8.3 out of 10 based on four reviews. One says: "Great neighbourhood, nice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed." Another calls it "child-friendly" with a large park nearby and shops within walking distance. The area has a strong urban feel, with many singles and couples, and about half the homes are pre-war.
Your daily bread comes from Aldi, just around the corner. Albert Heijn and PLUS are a couple of streets away, both about 400 metres. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool De Pionier and Basisschool Toermalijn are both a five-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers good public transport links, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via West 25 Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Marktstraat 4, Wormerveer
Very good · 4 residents
No 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 AIIt is a child-friendly neighbourhood. With a large park nearby you can easily walk into nature. Centrally located relative to main roads and public transport, shops within walking distance
Auto-translated to English by AIEverything is close by, no one bothers you, and public transport is also easily accessible.
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About Marktstraat 4, Wormerveer
The asking price of €350,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €362,500 for all homes, but this is a smaller apartment (66 m²) compared to the average of 96 m². The price per square metre works out at about €5,303, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,483 per m². So it's priced at a premium, partly because of the central location.
The home has energy label D. That means it's not the most efficient, you can expect moderate heating costs. In the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label A or better, while 40% are label D or lower. So this is in the less efficient half of the local stock.
Aldi is just 75 metres away on the same street, so it's literally on your doorstep. Albert Heijn and PLUS are both about 405 metres away, a five-minute walk. For a wider choice, Lidl is 774 metres and Dekamarkt 1.3 km.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool De Pionier is 425 metres away, Basisschool Toermalijn 476 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Mei 636 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.5 km away, so that would require a bike or bus.
The neighbourhood recorded 165 total crimes in the latest data, which for a population of 3,420 works out at about 48 per 1,000 residents. That's moderate. Residents in reviews mention a friendly atmosphere where people leave each other alone but are there when needed.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That gives you connections to Zaandam and Amsterdam.
There are currently 10 homes for sale in Wormerveer Centrum, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €695,000. The average asking price is €404,000, so this apartment is below that average but above the median of €362,500.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Wormerveer Centrum