A historic apartment on Rozengracht
This apartment on Rozengracht 103A sits in the Russische buurt, a corner of Zaandam with a distinctly old-town feel. The building dates from 1893, which makes it one of the older addresses in this neighbourhood. With a living area of 95 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €370,000 works out at €3,895 per square metre. That price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €407,064, a difference of 9 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,271, so this home sits below that figure. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Zaanstad].
The home itself
The apartment has an energy label E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels. The year of construction, 1893, is a fact of the building's history. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, outdoor space, or installations, so the information here is limited to what is stated.
Life in the Russische buurt
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many families and young children, where people treat each other with respect and there is a real sense of togetherness. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories on certain days, and recommends spots like De Hemmes, a small peninsula on the Zaan, and BIND, a café on the old Hembrug terrain. A third review, also about the wider municipality, notes that while some parts are hard to reach by bus, amenities and schools are plentiful. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not specifically the Russische buurt. The neighbourhood itself has 2,735 residents, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at the area, see [the Russische buurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dekamarkt, Dirk, Albert Heijn, and Ekoplaza all just around the corner. For primary education, ICBS het Zaanplein is a couple of streets away, and OBS Herman Gorter is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors and BENU Apotheek Oostzijde are both just around the corner. Public transport is well served: the bus stop at Gedempte Gracht is on your doorstep with lines 64, 69, 111, 394, and N94, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is about a 20-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Zaanstad].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €330,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12 percent above this municipal valuation. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed according to municipal records. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 4 percent of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding and flood risk is low, both now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via KRK Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Rozengracht 103A, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €370,000 is 12 percent above the WOZ value of €330,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference between the asking price and the WOZ value is a fact of the listing, and what it means for the final sale price is something only the market can determine.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is one of the less efficient labels, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity compared with homes with better labels. The label is a standardised measure of the home's energy performance, and it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The listing does not provide further details about insulation or heating installations.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In the surrounding area, 4 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1893, which is before 1970, a factor that is noted in the risk assessment.
How noisy is the location?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the address and are indications at area level, not measurements taken inside the home. The noise data is from 2022 and 2023.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is the nearest supermarket, just 117 metres away, so on your doorstep. Dekamarkt, Dirk, Albert Heijn, and Ekoplaza are all within about 470 metres, which is a short walk. With five supermarkets within half a kilometre, daily grocery shopping is convenient. The nearest large supermarket is 0.5 kilometres away according to CBS data.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
ICBS het Zaanplein, a primary school with 326 pupils, is 462 metres away, about a five-minute walk. OBS Herman Gorter, with 577 pupils, is 691 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. There are also several other primary schools within a kilometre, including Openbare Basisschool Et Buut and Daltonschool De Westerkim. For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.1 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop at Gedempte Gracht is 62 metres away, served by lines 64, 69, 111, 394, and N94. Another stop, Vinkenstraat, is 264 metres away with lines 64, 67, 69, 111, and N94. Zaandam train station is 671 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The station offers connections to the wider region, though specific destinations and frequencies are not part of the listing data.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident mentions a quiet area with families and a strong sense of community. Another highlights the smell of chocolate from local factories and recommends spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews describe the municipality as a whole, not specifically the Russische buurt, so they should be read as a general impression of the area.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €370,000 for a living area of 95 square metres works out at €3,895 per square metre, based on the BAG registration. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,271, so this home is 26 percent below that average. The price verdict is described as keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €407,064.
