Waterrijk, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rode Ring sits in Waterrijk, a modern neighbourhood built after 2010. The home is energy-efficient with label A, so heating costs are low. At €335,000 for 78 m², the price is in line with the market for apartments in Zaanstad.
Waterrijk is a quiet, green area with mostly families. One resident describes it as 'a cosy neighbourhood', adding: 'All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.' They note that the rest of Assendelft is hard to reach by bus, the neighbourhood bus runs only once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant. The area has a mix of ages, with many households with children. Based on one review, it's a peaceful place to live. For more context, see the Waterrijk neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: Interconfessionele Basisschool Octant and obs Ayundo are both a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is on your doorstep. For more about the wider area, check the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Saen Garantiemakelaars Assendelft.
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At €335,000 for 78 m², the price is in line with the market. Apartments in Waterrijk are all built after 2010, and the average sold price in the neighbourhood is €484,125, but that includes larger homes. This apartment's price per m² is reasonable for an energy-efficient home in a quiet, green area.
The train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood bus runs only once an hour between 9 and 18, as one resident notes, so a car or bike is more practical for reaching other parts of Assendelft.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Interconfessionele Basisschool Octant and obs Ayundo are both 360 m away, and Openbare basisschool De Meander is 696 m away. Secondary education is 1.4 km from the home.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good insulation standard. The home was built in 2004, so it meets modern building regulations.
Waterrijk is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood. The total number of reported crimes in the area is 57, which is low for a neighbourhood of this size. Residents describe it as pleasant and green.
Albert Heijn is 664 m away, just around the corner, and Vomar is 766 m away. For more variety, another Albert Heijn is 1.1 km away, and PLUS is 1.9 km away.
The apartment was built in 2004, so it's relatively modern. The entire Waterrijk neighbourhood consists of homes built after 2010, so the area feels new and well-planned.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
The 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.
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How residents experience their district
The 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.
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| Sale price | €357,500 | €357,500 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,063 | – |
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.
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| Sale price | €441,232 | €406,562 |
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| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Rode Ring 207, Assendelft
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