Spoorbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Smidspad is a compact, energy-efficient home in a quiet corner of Zaandam. Built in 2019 and carrying an A label, it keeps running costs low and comfort high. At €300,000, it is the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 28% below the average asking price of €416,444, a keen entry point into the local market. For context, the apartments in Zaanstad typically sell for more per square metre.
Spoorbuurt is an old neighbourhood with a cosy, quiet feel. One resident sums it up: "Old but gold (not much nature conservation)", they appreciate the tranquillity but miss greenery. The area is densely built (3,310 addresses per km²) and very urban, with a mix of ages: many residents are between 25 and 45, and a quarter are 65 or older. Most homes are flats, and two-thirds have an A+ energy label. The neighbourhood Spoorbuurt has a small-town atmosphere within the city.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both just around the corner. A second Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut and Daltonschool De Westerkim, are a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or garden is a couple of streets away for a breath of fresh air. The municipality Zaanstad keeps the area well-served.
At the time of writing the home is listed via KRK Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Smidspad 39, Zaandam
Excellent · 1 resident
Old neighbourhood, cosy and quiet, but I miss nature.
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About Smidspad 39, Zaandam
At €300,000, this apartment is the cheapest of the nine homes currently for sale in Spoorbuurt and 28% below the average asking price of €416,444. The floor area is 45 m², which is 39% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 74 m², so the price per square metre is in line with what you would expect for a compact, modern flat.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. Built in 2019, it has modern insulation and heating, so your energy bills should be low. In Spoorbuurt, 66.7% of homes have an A+ label and 25% have an A label, so this apartment is among the better-performing ones.
Spoorbuurt is quiet and cosy, with most daily needs within walking distance. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are just around the corner, and there are several primary schools a five-minute walk away. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park is a couple of streets away. One resident describes it as "old but gold", peaceful, though nature is limited.
There are currently nine homes for sale in Spoorbuurt, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €550,000. The average asking price is €416,444, and the average floor area is 74 m². This apartment is the smallest and cheapest available.
The train station is 0.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very urban with a high address density, so public transport is generally well-served.
With 45 m² of living space, this apartment is compact and best suited for a single person or a couple.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Spoorbuurt