Kleurenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Spaansgroenstraat sits in the Kleurenbuurt, a neighbourhood with a strong urban feel. With 80 m² of living space, it is 27% smaller than the average home in the area, which is reflected in the asking price of €280,000, keen compared to the neighbourhood median of €397,500. The home dates from 1971 and has energy label C. For more context, see apartments in Zaanstad.
The Kleurenbuurt is a densely populated area with a mix of families and singles. Around 42% of homes are single-family, and 41% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 3,914 per km², giving it a very strong urban character. There are no resident reviews available for this area. To learn more, visit the Kleurenbuurt neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, the AH XL is just around the corner, with Lidl and Vomar a five-minute walk away. Several primary schools are within walking distance, including Elif Zaandam and Vrije School Zaanstreek. The nearest park is on your doorstep, and a train station is a ten-minute walk. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Adventus Makelaars.
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The asking price of €280,000 is below the neighbourhood median of €397,500 and the average sold price of €391,250. However, this apartment is smaller than average (80 m² vs 110 m²). The price per m² works out at €3,500, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €3,709 per m². So it appears keenly priced for its size.
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, meaning the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs. All homes in the neighbourhood have label C, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Elif Zaandam (383 m), Vrije School Zaanstreek (562 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Spiegel (590 m). There is also a special education school, Dynamica Onderwijs, at 259 m. Secondary education is 0.8 km away.
The nearest supermarket is AH XL at 124 m, just around the corner. Lidl and Vomar are about 500-600 m away, a five-minute walk. Dekamarkt is 807 m away. So daily shopping is very convenient.
The neighbourhood recorded 154 total crimes in the latest data. Without a breakdown, it is hard to judge the severity. The area is densely populated and urban, which can correlate with higher crime rates, but specific safety perceptions vary.
The Kleurenbuurt has 1,875 residents, with a mix of ages: 22% are under 15, 11% are 15-24, 27% are 25-44, 25% are 45-64, and 14% are 65+. Households are a mix of singles (19%), couples with children (42%), and couples without children (15%). The average household size is 2.2.
Sold homes in the neighbourhood took an average of 64 days to sell, which is about two months. This suggests a balanced market without extreme urgency.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €397,500 | €397,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €3,709 | – |
| Rent price | €950 p/m | €950 p/m |
How residents experience their district
I think it's beautiful
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of rubbish around the flat. There is a bus nearby. Nothing scary happens.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €400,000 | €403,750 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,213 | – |
| Rent price | €1,522 p/m | €1,381 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €16 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 AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
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 | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Spaansgroenstraat 46, Zaandam
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