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Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Rozengracht in Zaandam is a rare find with 213 m² of living space. This listing does not state the year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. The asking price of €345,000 is in line with the market, given that the median price in the neighbourhood is €342,250. For context, this is one of the larger apartments in Zaanstad.
The neighbourhood is called the Russische buurt neighbourhood. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings. 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 adds: "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 area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a mix of ages.
For daily shopping, Vomar is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including ICBS het Zaanplein and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut. The train station is a ten-minute walk away. The neighbourhood is part of the municipality of Zaanstad, which offers a range of amenities.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Thijssen Nieuwbouw.
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The asking price of €345,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €342,250, so it is in line with the market. The average price per m² in the area is €4,981, and this home has 213 m², which is significantly larger than the neighbourhood average of 83 m².
The energy label is A++, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 62.5% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this home is among the most efficient.
Vomar is just 43 metres away, on your doorstep. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are about 321 metres away, a couple of streets away.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: ICBS het Zaanplein at 602 metres, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut at 703 metres, and Daltonschool De Westerkim at 754 metres.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
The Russische buurt is a densely populated urban area with many single-person households. Residents have mixed reviews: some mention deterioration and safety concerns in the evenings, while others note the convenience of nearby amenities.
Thijssen Nieuwbouw has published only the street and price on Funda.
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
Ik woon in een rustige buurt waar veel gezinnen met jonge kinderen wonen. De sfeer is prettig en ontspannen. Iedereen gaat respectvol met elkaar om en niemand wordt buitengesloten. Er is echt een gevoel van samenhorigheid. Het is een fijne plek om te wonen, zeker als je op zoek bent naar een veilige en vriendelijke omgeving.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €480,007 | €435,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,771 | – |
| Rent price | €1,721 p/m | €1,668 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Rozengracht 21, Zaandam
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