Poelenburg Zuid, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 82 m² apartment on Oost-Dorsch in Zaandam has an energy label A, so it's efficient to heat. The asking price of €295,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €355,000, that's 17% below the average for apartments in Zaanstad.
Poelenburg Zuid is a green, multicultural neighbourhood. 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 Poelenburg Zuid has a mix of families and singles, with a relatively young population.
For daily shopping, SPAR express is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon and Openbare Basisschool De Kweekvijver. 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 via Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Zaanstad and also appears on other channels.
Details of this home
Oost-Dorsch 153, 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
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Data from Poelenburg Zuid
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About Oost-Dorsch 153, Zaandam
The asking price is €295,000, which is 17% below the average asking price in Poelenburg Zuid (€355,000). Given that similar homes in the neighbourhood sell for around €356,000 on average, this price is on the keen side. However, the neighbourhood has a mix of property types, so compare with other apartments specifically.
This apartment has energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low heating costs compared to older homes. In Poelenburg Zuid, half of the homes have label C and half have label D or lower, so this home stands out as efficient.
Residents have mixed feelings. One review mentions loitering youths affecting safety, while another long-term resident feels safe and doesn't want to leave. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 150, but without context it's hard to compare. It's best to visit at different times to get a feel.
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, such as Islamitische Basisschool De Horizon (736 m), Openbare Basisschool De Kweekvijver (909 m), and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde (947 m). For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about 1.1 km away.
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.
SPAR express is just around the corner at 463 m, and Vomar is about 920 m away, a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Dirk are further, at 1.4 km and 1.6 km respectively, so daily shopping is convenient.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Poelenburg Zuid