Poelenburg Noord, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Poelenburg in Zaandam is a no-nonsense home in a lively part of town. At €300,000, it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and sits 20% below the average asking price of €375,000, a keen entry point for buyers who want to get onto the ladder here. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Zaanstad.
Poelenburg Noord is a post-war neighbourhood built in the 1960s, with a mix of flats and family homes. Around a third of the housing is owner-occupied, and the area has a strong family feel: nearly half of households have children. The neighbourhood has a high address density (over 2,100 per km²), so it feels urban but not overwhelming. There are no resident reviews available for this area, so the picture comes from the statistics. You can read more about the Poelenburg Noord neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy here. For groceries, SPAR express is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht on your doorstep and Vrije School Zaanstreek a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden just around the corner. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van de Steege Makelaarsgroep Zaanstad.
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At €300,000, this is the cheapest apartment currently for sale in Poelenburg Noord. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €375,000, so this home is priced 20% below that. Given the floor area of 67 m², the price per square metre works out at about €4,478, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €4,365 per m². Overall, the asking price is keen compared to other listings in the area.
Energy label E is the fifth-highest label on the A,G scale, meaning the home is not particularly efficient. In Poelenburg Noord, most homes for sale have labels B or C, so this one is below average for the neighbourhood. You can expect higher energy costs than a home with a better label. The label is an official registration from EP-Online and does not directly indicate the condition of the insulation or heating system.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away, which is a bit far for a quick walk but easily reachable by bike or bus. The high address density suggests good urban connectivity.
Poelenburg Noord has a strong family character: nearly half of all households have children, and the average household size is 2.5 people. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and a secondary school is about a ten-minute walk away. The area also has a park just around the corner, which is handy for families with young children.
Currently, there are seven homes for sale in Poelenburg Noord, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €700,000. The average asking price is €375,000, and the median is €325,000. This apartment is the cheapest option available right now.
The apartment was built in 1964, which is typical for this neighbourhood, all homes for sale in Poelenburg Noord were built between 1945 and 1970. The build year is a fact, but the listing does not state the condition of the property, so no conclusions about maintenance or installations can be drawn from it.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €375,000 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,365 | – |
| Rent price | €2,250 p/m | €2,250 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €19 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
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
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €365,769 | €340,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,133 | – |
| Rent price | €1,602 p/m | €1,602 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo 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 AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Poelenburg 40, Zaandam
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