Poelenburg 40
Poelenburg Noord, Zaanstad
AreaA fourth-floor flat with open views
This apartment sits in Poelenburg Noord, a residential pocket of Zaandam where the streets are quiet and the pace is unhurried. Built in 1964, it is a single-floor home on the fourth storey, with a balcony and an unobstructed view over the surrounding rooftops. At €300,000, the asking price sits 20% below the neighbourhood average of €375,000, and it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale here. That makes it a sharp entry point compared with apartments in Zaanstad as a whole.
Inside the home
The flat has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single level. According to the agent the living area is 68 m², while the BAG registration records 67 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by block heating, and it is sold as full ownership. There is a balcony, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €210. The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs than a more efficient home would bring.
Life in Poelenburg Noord
Poelenburg Noord is a compact neighbourhood of around 3,000 residents, and the housing stock here dates almost entirely from the 1945-1970 period. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families and a respectful, friendly atmosphere, while another praises the cosy residential feel and the natural surroundings along the Zaan. A third notes that the neighbourhood bus runs only once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise finds it very pleasant living here. The figures for the Poelenburg Noord neighbourhood show a mix of households, with just over half having children.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. A Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with a Lidl a couple of streets away, and the SPAR express is even closer. Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is on your doorstep, and the Vrije School Zaanstreek is a five-minute walk. The GP practice and pharmacy are both just around the corner. Bus stops at Dodonaeusstraat and Brigantijnstraat, served by lines 391, 394, 395 and N19, are a couple of streets away, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data. The address-level risk indications, based on public data from Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and the Klimaateffectatlas, are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 60 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1964 on peat soil. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, and 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 Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Amsterdam-Noord and Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Zaanstad, as well as on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Poelenburg 40, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Poelenburg Noord?
The asking price of €300,000 is 20% below the average asking price of €375,000 in this neighbourhood. It is also the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in Poelenburg Noord, where prices range from €300,000 to €700,000. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,365, while this home is listed at €4,412 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 68 m², while the BAG registration records 67 m². The home is on the fourth floor and has a balcony with an open view. The volume of the property is 223 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means you should expect higher energy costs compared with a home with a more efficient label. The home does have double glazing, according to the agent, and is heated by block heating. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €210. This is a service charge paid by the owner for the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas. The home is sold as full ownership, meaning you own the property outright. The fee is stated in the listing and is part of the ongoing costs of owning this apartment.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built in 1964 on peat soil, and the notes mention the possibility of wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The soil type in the area is peat.
What is the flood and heat risk at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning heavy rain is unlikely to cause flooding at this address. The current flood risk is also low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
A Vomar supermarket is just around the corner at 325 metres, and a SPAR express is even closer at 226 metres. A Lidl is a couple of streets away at 645 metres, and another Vomar is at 603 metres. An AH XL is about a ten-minute walk at 1,064 metres. In total, there are 38 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this home?
Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is on your doorstep at 176 metres, with 163 pupils. The Vrije School Zaanstreek is a five-minute walk at 423 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Spiegel is at 603 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is at 755 metres. There are 54 schools within five kilometres in total.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Dodonaeusstraat at 211 metres, served by lines 391, 394, 395 and N19. The Brigantijnstraat stop at 506 metres serves the same lines, and the Smitsven stop at 643 metres is served by line 65. Zaandam train station is at 2,624 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families and a respectful, friendly atmosphere. Another praises the cosy residential feel and the natural surroundings along the Zaan, mentioning the smell of chocolate from local factories. A third notes the infrequent neighbourhood bus but otherwise finds it very pleasant.
How many homes are for sale in Poelenburg Noord right now?
There are currently seven homes for sale in Poelenburg Noord. The average asking price is €375,000, with a median of €325,000. Prices range from €300,000 to €700,000. The average living area of homes for sale is 88 m², and the average asking price per square metre is €4,365. In the past period, 24 homes were sold in the neighbourhood.
