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Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Rozengracht in Zaandam is a smart buy for anyone looking for an energy-efficient home in a lively urban setting. The listing does not state a year of construction. As a result, some details about the building's age are missing. At €299,500, the asking price is 22% below the neighbourhood average of €383,282, making it a keen option, especially given the A++ energy label. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in price and size.
The Russische buurt is a densely built neighbourhood in Zaandam's Oude Haven district, with a very high urban density (3,467 addresses per km²). It's a young area: the largest age group is 25,45, and many households are single-person. Two residents have shared their views. One 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." These are honest, critical perspectives on the neighbourhood Russische buurt.
Daily errands are easy: Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. For families, ICBS het Zaanplein primary school is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is about the same distance. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with Zaandam train station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Zaanstad offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Thijssen Nieuwbouw. The agent has not published the year of construction, so that detail is not available in this listing.
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The asking price is 22% below the average asking price in the Russische buurt (€383,282) and also below the median of €342,250. Given the compact 48 m² floor area and the A++ energy label, the price is keen compared to other homes in the neighbourhood. However, the year of construction is not stated, which may affect your valuation.
The energy label is A++, which is the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. In the Russische buurt, 62.5% of homes have an A+ label, so this apartment is among the most efficient in the area.
Based on two resident reviews, safety is a concern. One resident says: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 764, but no breakdown by type is available. It's a densely urban area, so you may want to visit at different times to get a feel for it.
Vomar supermarket is just 39 metres away, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk. For primary education, ICBS het Zaanplein (598 m) and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (708 m) are both within walking distance. Secondary schools are about 2.1 km away.
Zaandam train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there, you can reach Amsterdam Central in around 15 minutes. The neighbourhood has a very high density of addresses, indicating excellent public transport links.
The agent, Thijssen Nieuwbouw, has not provided the year of construction in the listing. This detail is missing from the advertisement, so it is not possible to determine the building's age from this page.
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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