Poelenburg 25
Poelenburg Noord, Zaanstad
AreaA 1960s apartment in Poelenburg Noord
Poelenburg Noord is a residential district in Zaandam where the streets are lined with post-war housing and the pace of life feels calm and unhurried. This first-floor apartment sits in a portiekflat, a classic Dutch walk-up, and the asking price of €325,000 is in line with what other homes in the neighbourhood are going for. The median price for a home here is €325,000, and the average asking price comes to €375,000. For context, the average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,365, while this apartment works out at €4,779 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Zaanstad].
Inside the apartment
Built in 1964, this apartment spans a single floor and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 68 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 square metres. The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold to factor in. The property has been listed since 25 June 2026.
Life in Poelenburg Noord
Poelenburg Noord is home to around 3,000 people, and the housing stock is made up almost entirely of homes built between 1945 and 1970. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes living in Zaandam as having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. They mention the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories on certain winds, and favourite spots like De Hemmes, a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan, and BIND, a café on the old Hembrug terrain. Another resident notes that the neighbourhood bus in Assendelft only runs once an hour, but otherwise it is very pleasant living there, with all amenities available and plenty of greenery. The reviews cover the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a sense of the area as a whole. For a closer look at what this part of Zaandam is like, you can read more about [the Poelenburg Noord neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily managed from this address. A SPAR express is on your doorstep, with a Vomar just around the corner and another Vomar a couple of streets away. For primary education, Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is just around the corner, and Vrije School Zaanstreek is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Poelenburg, just around the corner, with BENU Apotheek Poelenburg right next to it. For public transport, the bus stop Zaandam, Dodonaeusstraat is just around the corner, served by lines 391, 394, 395 and N19. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Zaanstad has more to offer beyond the immediate neighbourhood, and you can explore it further via [the municipality of Zaanstad].
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property in the data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data, which comes from public sources and is an indication at area level rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows a road traffic noise level of 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is measured at 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1964 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. For climate risks, pluvial flooding is low, current flood risk is low, and the 2050 flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Poelenburg 25, Zaandam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €325,000. This is in line with the median price of €325,000 for homes currently for sale in Poelenburg Noord, while the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €375,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,365, and this apartment is listed at €4,779 per square metre based on the agent's stated floor area of 68 square metres.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor and has a living area of 68 square metres as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 67 square metres. The home also has a balcony.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No, there is no WOZ value stated for this property in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not mentioned here. As a result, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on public risk data at area level. This is not an inspection of the specific home. The property was built in 1964 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The risk indication is a general area-level signal rather than a verdict on this particular apartment.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A SPAR express is about 214 metres away, a Vomar is 345 metres away, and another Vomar is 585 metres away. A Lidl is 628 metres away, and an AH XL is just over a kilometre away. In total, there are 38 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is the nearest primary school, at about 156 metres. Vrije School Zaanstreek is 421 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool De Spiegel is 585 metres away. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is 771 metres away. There are 54 schools within five kilometres of the address.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Dodonaeusstraat, about 232 metres away, served by lines 391, 394, 395 and N19. Another stop, Zaandam, Brigantijnstraat, is 486 metres away with the same lines. Zaandam train station is approximately 2.6 kilometres from the apartment.
What is the neighbourhood of Poelenburg Noord like?
Poelenburg Noord has around 3,030 residents, and the housing stock consists almost entirely of homes built between 1945 and 1970. About 33 percent of homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on 57 reviews, though this reflects the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label for this apartment is B. This is an efficient label, which means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing according to the agent. The energy label is a fact about the property and does not indicate anything about the structural condition of the building.
Is there a balcony on this apartment?
Yes, according to the agent the apartment has a balcony. The home is located on the first floor of a portiekflat, a classic Dutch walk-up apartment building. The property is offered as full ownership, meaning there is no leasehold arrangement to consider.
