A bright apartment in Zaandam's Bomenbuurt
This apartment on Oosterwerf 70 sits in the Bomenbuurt, a residential area in Zaandam Zuid where the streets are lined with trees and the pace of life feels calm. The home is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, built in 2010 and offered for sale at €495,000. For context, the average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €476,280, and the average asking price per square metre is €4,554, while this apartment works out at €5,893 per square metre. If you are looking at [apartments in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/appartementen/), this one stands out for its modern build year and efficient energy label.
The home itself
Step inside and you find a well-laid-out home with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area measures 84 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume comes to 280 cubic metres. A balcony gives you outdoor space, and there is a parking spot included. The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €258.02. The apartment is on the third floor, so you get plenty of light and a sense of space.
Life in the Bomenbuurt
Residents give the Bomenbuurt an average score of 6.28, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature", mentioning the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes, a small peninsula on the Zaan, and BIND, a community café on the old Hembrug terrain. Another resident calls it a "super nice place to live", noting it is reasonably quiet and clean with a well-maintained garden. A third review is far less positive, mentioning litter, dilapidated houses and antisocial behaviour. The neighbourhood has around 3,950 residents, and about 52% of the homes are owner-occupied. For a fuller picture of [the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/bomenbuurt-zaanstad/), these mixed perspectives give a realistic sense of what to expect.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, a Dekamarkt, is about a ten-minute walk away, and there are several Vomar and Albert Heijn stores within a short distance. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan is just around the corner, and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Broekema, about a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Burcht is the closest pharmacy. For public transport, bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Zweedsestraat, just around the corner, and the train station Zaandam is about a ten-minute walk. The Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is a bit further out, around 2.7 kilometres. All of this sits within [the municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/), which offers a good range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this apartment is €393,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €495,000 is 26% above that WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 46%, from €270,000 in 2020 to €393,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate risk data shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, with a low risk of flooding from rivers both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie and their Zaandam office on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Oosterwerf 70, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price for this apartment is €495,000, while the WOZ value is €393,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 26% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the difference reflects the gap between the official valuation and what the seller is asking. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 46%, from €270,000 in 2020 to €393,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is all on a single floor, on the third floor of the building. The living area is 84 square metres, and the volume is 280 cubic metres. There is a balcony for outdoor space, and a parking spot is included. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €258.02.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated, which supports the efficient label. The year of construction is 2010, so it is a relatively modern build. No specific energy cost figures are provided in the listing, but the label A suggests good energy performance.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public risk data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 46 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself. The data is from 2022 and 2023.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific property. It means that, based on regional data, the risk of foundation issues is considered low. No further details are provided in the listing, and the home was built in 2010, which is a relatively recent construction year.
What are the climate risks for this area?
The climate risk data for this address shows a medium indication for pluvial flooding, meaning flooding from heavy rain, and a low risk of flooding from rivers, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications based on the Klimaateffectatlas, not a specific assessment of this home. The data helps give a general sense of climate resilience in the area.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt, about 1.2 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also two Vomar stores, at about 1.4 kilometres, and an Albert Heijn at about 1.6 kilometres. An AH to go is also nearby at about 1.5 kilometres. With several options within a short distance, daily grocery shopping is convenient from this location.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan, about 290 metres away, which is just around the corner. Another option is obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool, about 598 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, including Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde and OBS Herman Gorter. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 1.1 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection from here?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Zweedsestraat, about 284 metres away, served by bus line 456. There are also stops at Zaandam, Delftse Rij and Zaandam, Rigastraat, all within about 440 metres, also on line 456. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 1.8 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both bus and train connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Bomenbuurt an average score of 6.28, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature", mentioning the smell of chocolate from local factories and spots like De Hemmes and BIND. Another calls it a "super nice place to live", noting it is reasonably quiet and clean. A third review is negative, mentioning litter and dilapidated houses. The reviews are mixed, so it is worth considering both perspectives.
