A 1930s apartment with a modern heart
This upper-floor apartment on the Rosmolenstraat sits in Rosmolenbuurt West, a lively part of Zaandam where the streets have a friendly, lived-in feel. The asking price of €449,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €426,688 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the price per square metre of €5,282 is above the local average of €4,723. For context, the neighbourhood has 40 homes on the market, and the median asking price is €392,500. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing this home with other [apartments in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/appartementen/).
Inside the home
Built in 1930, this apartment spans two floors and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 90 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 85 m². The home is on the second floor and has a volume of 334 m³. It comes with full ownership, and the agent notes insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a combi boiler with underfloor heating throughout. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €80.
Rosmolenbuurt West
Residents of the wider Rosmolenwijk district give their living environment an average score of 8.5, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly." Another describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood", adding: "Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other." A third resident calls it an "old working-class neighbourhood" and mentions "living in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery". The district is home to around 5,985 people, and the neighbourhood itself is very strongly urban with a high address density. For more on the area, see [the Rosmolenbuurt West neighbourhood]( /buurt/rosmolenbuurt-west-zaanstad/).
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Dirk a five-minute walk away and an AH XL a ten-minute walk. Primary schools nearby include ICBS het Zaanplein and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld, both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors, and the pharmacy Apotheek Zaandam Oost is close by. For public transport, bus stops at Veldvliegerweg and Kopermolenstraat are just around the corner, served by lines 64, 65, 69 and 391. Zaandam Kogerveld train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities within easy reach, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/).
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. Address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 56 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level climate indications show medium pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, with low flood risk currently and in 2050, and low heat stress now rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Huizenbemiddelaar Hoofddorp and DHB Makelaardij, among others.
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About Rosmolenstraat 36A, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €449,000 is above the average of €426,688 for homes currently for sale in Rosmolenbuurt West, and the median asking price is €392,500. The price per square metre of €5,282 is also higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,723. The homes on the market range from €185,000 to €995,000, so this apartment sits in the upper part of that range.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the second floor and has a volume of 334 m³. The living area is listed as 90 m² in the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 85 m². The home comes with full ownership and a monthly homeowners' association fee of €80.
What insulation and heating does the home have?
The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a combi boiler with underfloor heating throughout the home. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. These are the details as listed by the agent, without further specification of the installation dates or condition.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and reflects the value on a reference date, which is not the same as the current market value. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is above the standard at 56 dB Lden, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is at 35 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and aircraft noise is at 43 dB Lden, also not above the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1930. It is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level reflects the general situation in the area rather than a definitive assessment of this property's foundation.
What are the climate-related risks for this area?
The area-level climate indications show a medium risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the flood risk is low both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are indications at the area level from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property. They describe the general situation in the surrounding area.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Dekamarkt is just around the corner at about 319 metres, and Dirk is a five-minute walk away at 575 metres. There is also a SPAR express at 735 metres and an AH XL at 793 metres. In total, there are 37 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this home?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. ICBS het Zaanplein is about 405 metres away, Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is at 495 metres, and Elif Zaandam is at 605 metres. Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is at 610 metres. There are 49 schools within five kilometres, including secondary education options at about 1.6 kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops are close by, with Zaandam, Veldvliegerweg at 256 metres and Zaandam, Kopermolenstraat at 331 metres, both served by lines 64, 65, 69 and 391. Zaandam, Parkstraat is at 491 metres with line 67. The nearest train station is Zaandam Kogerveld at about 1.2 kilometres, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Rosmolenwijk district give an average score of 8.5, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly." Another mentions a "fairly quiet street" with "sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening", but also notes a "nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities". A third describes it as an "old working-class neighbourhood" with "quite a lot of greenery".
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The neighbourhood has around 5,985 residents, with an average household size of 1.9. About 45% of households are single-person households, and 29% are households with children. The age distribution shows 30% of residents are between 25 and 45, 26% between 45 and 65, and 20% are 65 or older. The area is very strongly urban with a high address density of 3,726 per square kilometre.
