Thijssestraat 157
Poelenburg Noord, Zaanstad
AreaA 1960s apartment in Poelenburg Noord
This three-room apartment on Thijssestraat 157 sits in Poelenburg Noord, a post-war neighbourhood in Zaandam. Built in 1964, the home has an energy label C. With a floor area of 76 m², the asking price of €315,000 works out at €4,145 per m². That is 16% below the average asking price of €375,000 for homes in the neighbourhood, so the price is on the low side. For comparison, apartments in Zaanstad are listed at an average of €4,365 per m².
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms. The agent lists the living area as 76 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home is offered via Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Zaandam, and has been listed since 1 July 2026.
Life in Poelenburg Noord
Poelenburg Noord is a compact neighbourhood with about 3,030 residents, many of them families. The homes here were all built between 1945 and 1970, and the streets have a calm, residential feel. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes Zaandam as having a 'raw, industrial soul' and mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories. Another resident, however, complains about nuisance from 'cockroaches moroccans' and calls the area 'antisocial'. A third review, about the wider area, praises the amenities and greenery. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not just this neighbourhood. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the Poelenburg Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well catered for. The nearest supermarket, a SPAR express, is just around the corner, and a Vomar is equally close. For primary education, Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Zaanstreek is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Poelenburg and BENU Apotheek Poelenburg are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Zaandam, Dodonaeusstraat is a couple of streets away, with lines 391, 394, 395 and N19. The nearest train station, Zaandam, is about 2.5 km away. The wider surroundings of the municipality of Zaanstad include the Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital, about 2 km away.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1964 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, and heat stress is currently low but is expected to become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Zaandam, Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie, and a listing on Funda.
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About Thijssestraat 157, Zaandam
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price is €315,000 for a living area of 76 m², which comes to €4,145 per m². This is 16% below the average asking price of €375,000 for homes in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² for apartments in the municipality of Zaanstad is €4,365.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms. The living area is 76 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The property was built in 1964 and has an energy label C.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not always included in the listing. If you want to know the official valuation, you can check the municipal records.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. However, the home was built in 1964 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR express, just around the corner at about 290 metres. A Vomar is also just around the corner, and another Vomar is about 576 metres away. A Lidl is about 612 metres away, and an AH XL is about 1 km away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is on your doorstep at about 167 metres. Vrije School Zaanstreek is a couple of streets away at about 357 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Spiegel is about 576 metres away, and obs De Gouw is about 621 metres away. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about 699 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Dodonaeusstraat, about 231 metres away, with lines 391, 394, 395 and N19. Another stop, Zaandam, Brigantijnstraat, is about 490 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 2.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Poelenburg Noord is a post-war neighbourhood with about 3,030 residents. All homes were built between 1945 and 1970. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories, while another complains about antisocial behaviour.
Is there any noise from traffic or other sources?
According to public address-level data, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements at this specific home.
What is the risk of flooding or heat stress?
The risk of pluvial flooding is low, and the current flood risk is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data.
