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Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rozengracht in Zaandam is a rare find: 142 m² of living space with an A++ energy label, all for €265,000. The listing does not state a year of construction. As a result, some details about the building's age are missing. At this price, it's the cheapest of the 28 apartments currently for sale in the Russische buurt and 31% below the neighbourhood average, a keen price for the size. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically sell for around €4,981 per m².
The Russische buurt is a densely urban area (3,467 addresses per km²) with a mix of residents. Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing." Another notes: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up." The neighbourhood Russische buurt has a young population, with many singles and small households.
Daily shopping is easy: Vomar is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For fresh produce, Ekoplaza is also nearby. Families have several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including ICBS het Zaanplein and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut. The municipality Zaanstad offers further amenities like a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Thijssen Nieuwbouw.
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At 142 m² with an A++ label, the price is 31% below the neighbourhood average of €383,282 and the lowest among 28 current listings. Given the size and energy efficiency, it's a keen price, though the missing year of construction means you can't fully assess the building's age.
The apartment has 142 m² of living space, which is 71% larger than the neighbourhood average of 83 m². That's unusually spacious for a flat in this area.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means very low energy costs and a highly efficient home. In the neighbourhood, 62.5% of homes have an A+ label or better.
The Russische buurt is very urban with a young, diverse population. Reviews mention concerns about cleanliness and safety in the evenings. The area has a high density of addresses and a mix of housing, including many flats.
Vomar supermarket is just 39 metres away, and Albert Heijn is 328 metres. Several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk, such as ICBS het Zaanplein (598 m) and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (708 m).
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. It provides connections to the wider region.
The agent, Thijssen Nieuwbouw, has not provided the year of construction in the listing. This detail is missing, so you would need to inquire directly if it's important to you.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €377,497 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,150 | – |
| Rent price | €1,638 p/m | €1,550 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €377,497 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,150 | – |
| Rent price | €1,636 p/m | €1,550 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 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 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 AIThis is a renovated district. Many new and old residents. Nice contact with the neighbours. Pleasant living.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €471,454 | €426,037 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,772 | – |
| Rent price | €1,704 p/m | €1,641 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
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