Poelenburg Noord, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Thijssestraat sits in a quiet part of Poelenburg Noord, a neighbourhood where most homes were built in the 1960s. With 76 m² of living space and an energy label C, it is a solid, no-nonsense home. The asking price of €315,000 is 16% below the neighbourhood average of €375,000, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically sell at a range of prices, but this one stands out for its value.
Poelenburg Noord is a residential area with a mix of families and singles. Around a third of homes are owner-occupied, and the streets are lined with post-war housing. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, with an address density of over 2,100 per km². There are no resident reviews available, but the area is known for its practical layout and proximity to daily amenities. The Poelenburg Noord neighbourhood is well-established and popular with those who want a quiet home base near the city.
Your morning routine is easy: a SPAR express is just around the corner, and a Vomar is a couple of streets away. For bigger shops, an AH XL is a ten-minute walk. Families will appreciate the primary schools nearby, Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Zaanstreek is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is within reach too, with VMBO Pascal Zuid a short stroll away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities, from parks to restaurants, all within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie and Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Zaandam.
Details of this home
Thijssestraat 157, Zaandam
Data from Poelenburg Noord
Data from Poelenburg Noord
38 within 5 km
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About Thijssestraat 157, Zaandam
The asking price of €315,000 is 16% below the average asking price in Poelenburg Noord, which is €375,000. Apartments in the neighbourhood have sold for an average of €426,750, so this home is priced keenly. However, the final sale price depends on the condition and interest from buyers.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home built in 1964. It means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label C, and 37.5% have label B, so this is in line with the local stock.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away, which is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is 167 m away, Vrije School Zaanstreek is 357 m, and Openbare Basisschool De Spiegel is 576 m. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is 699 m away.
You have a SPAR express 289 m away and a Vomar 290 m away, both just around the corner. A Lidl is 612 m away, and an AH XL is 1 km away for larger shops.
Currently, there are 7 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €700,000. The median asking price is €325,000, so this apartment is in line with the lower end of the market.
Poelenburg Noord has a mix of households: about 610 households have children, and 375 are single-person. The average household size is 2.5, and 36% of homes are single-family. It is a family-friendly area with parks and schools nearby.
Sold homes in the neighbourhood took an average of 69 days to sell, which is a reasonable timeframe. This suggests a balanced market without extreme pressure.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Poelenburg Noord
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