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Bomenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 73 m² apartment on Spitsbergen sits in the Bomenbuurt, a neighbourhood with a split personality. One resident calls it a 'cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature', another describes it as 'not a nice neighbourhood' with litter and neglected housing. The flat itself is a 1965 build with energy label D, so heating costs will be noticeable. At €279,000, the asking price is 43% below the neighbourhood average of €488,167, a keen price for a home that needs some TLC. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in price and condition.
Based on three reviews, the Bomenbuurt divides opinion. One resident says: 'Nice, reasonably quiet neighbourhood, clean neighbourhood, garden is well maintained, reasonably central location.' Another is far less positive: 'Unfortunately not a nice neighbourhood, lots of rubbish/waste everywhere on the ground, especially near the flats, the council does nothing about it and the residents are far too antisocial.' The area is densely populated (2,421 addresses per km²) and has a mix of families and singles. The neighbourhood Bomenbuurt has a high proportion of pre-war homes (40%) and a significant immigrant population, which some residents mention as a factor in the neighbourhood's feel.
For groceries, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Vomar and AH XL are a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close: obs De Gouw is a five-minute walk, and OBS Herman Gorter is also within easy reach. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad manages local services, though residents complain the council does little about waste and maintenance in this part of town.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaar1 Internetmakelaar and Funda. The agent has published the address, price, floor area, year of construction and energy label, so you have a clear picture of what's on offer.
Details of this home
Spitsbergen 26, Zaandam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
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 AINice, reasonably quiet neighbourhood, clean neighbourhood, garden is well maintained, reasonably central location,
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately not a nice neighbourhood, lots of rubbish/waste everywhere on the ground, especially near the flats, the council does nothing about it and the residents are far too antisocial to realise that this is not acceptable. Furthermore, the houses look terrible. Dilapidated houses, cracks everywhere. Schools the same, nothing has been done for years. It looks awful. The council clearly puts all the problem people together and that creates entire streets/neighbourhoods that are not pleasant to walk through or be in. An enormous number of junkies, fights and in various places animals are mistreated/neglected (there is various evidence for this) and the (animal) police do absolutely nothing about it. At various flats, there are simply mouldy prams downstairs outside. Hygiene hardly exists here. 90 percent are immigrants and you can see that they handle everything differently in terms of living, hygiene and peace. Regularly very loud foreign music and if you say something about it, you get whole families on your back. You really don't want to live here..
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Data from Bomenbuurt
37 within 5 km
54 within 5 km
About Spitsbergen 26, Zaandam
The asking price is 43% below the average asking price in the Bomenbuurt (€488,167), but the flat is also 34% smaller than the neighbourhood average (111 m²). Given the mixed reviews of the area and the energy label D, the price seems keen, it reflects the home's size and the neighbourhood's challenges.
The energy label is D, which is average for a 1965 build. You can expect moderate heating costs, not as efficient as modern homes, but not as high as older, uninsulated properties. The neighbourhood has 60% label A homes, so this flat is less efficient than many nearby.
Opinions are mixed. One resident describes it as a 'cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature' with a chocolate smell from local factories. Another calls it 'not a nice neighbourhood' with litter, neglected housing and antisocial behaviour. A third says it's 'reasonably quiet' and central. It's best to visit and see for yourself.
The Dekamarkt is a five-minute walk away, and Vomar and AH XL are about a ten-minute walk. Primary schools obs De Gouw and OBS Herman Gorter are within walking distance, and secondary schools VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are also close.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bus ride. The station provides connections to Amsterdam and other cities.
The neighbourhood recorded 150 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for an area of this size. Some residents mention fights and drug issues, but others find it reasonably quiet.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bomenbuurt
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