Rosmolenbuurt West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rosmolenstraat brings together the charm of a 1930s building with a modern A+ energy label, a rare combination. The 90 m² floor plan offers comfortable living space in a quiet street that still feels connected to the city. With a price of €499,000, it sits above the neighbourhood average of €459,814, reflecting both its size and its excellent energy performance. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Zaanstad.
Rosmolenbuurt West is a lively neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. Based on two reviews, residents describe it as a cosy area where neighbours greet and help each other. One resident says: "Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities." Another adds: "Living in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery." The area has a mix of households, many singles and families, and a high address density of 3,726 per km², typical of a very strongly urban setting. Learn more about the Rosmolenbuurt West neighbourhood.
For your morning bread and groceries, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Dirk a five-minute walk away and SPAR express a couple of streets further. Primary schools are also close: ICBS het Zaanplein is a five-minute walk, and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is just beyond that. The neighbourhood has a GP practice within walking distance, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, making commutes easy. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively through DHB Makelaardij.
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The asking price of €499,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €459,814 and the median of €395,000. However, this apartment has an A+ energy label, which only 14.7% of homes for sale in the area have, and a floor area of 90 m². The price per m² works out to about €5,544, compared to the neighbourhood average of €4,529. So it is on the high side, but the energy efficiency and size justify the premium.
The energy label is A+, the highest possible rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. Only 14.7% of homes for sale in Rosmolenbuurt West have an A+ label, making this apartment stand out. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
Rosmolenbuurt West has a mix of households: about 890 with children and 815 without, plus many singles. There are several primary schools within walking distance, such as ICBS het Zaanplein (405 m) and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld (495 m). Residents describe the area as quiet and green, with a social neighbourhood team organising activities.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to regional rail connections.
The average price per m² for apartments in Zaanstad is not given, but in Rosmolenbuurt West it is €4,529. This apartment works out to about €5,544 per m², which is higher. However, the A+ energy label and the 1930s character are distinctive features that may appeal to buyers looking for efficiency and charm.
The building was constructed in 1930, but the energy label A+ suggests that significant improvements have been made, likely including modern insulation and heating. The year of construction is a fact, not a diagnosis of maintenance.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €459,814 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,529 | – |
| Rent price | €1,825 p/m | €1,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €459,814 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,529 | – |
| Rent price | €1,825 p/m | €1,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 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 | – |
Rosmolenstraat 36A, Zaandam
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