Thijssestraat 177
Poelenburg Noord, Zaanstad
AreaA fifth-floor flat in Poelenburg Noord
This apartment sits in Poelenburg Noord, a post-war neighbourhood in Zaandam where the streets are quiet and the Zaan is never far away. The home is on the fifth floor of a 1964 block, with the entrance on Thijssestraat. At €300,000, the asking price is on the low side compared with the rest of the market: it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and about 20% below the average asking price of €375,000. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically go for more.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, the flat has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 61 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is on the fifth floor, so you get a bit of height and light. The energy label is C, which means moderate energy costs.
Life in Poelenburg Noord
Poelenburg Noord is a compact neighbourhood with about 3,000 residents, many of them families. The streets are lined with low-rise blocks from the 1960s, and there is a park just a couple of streets away. 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, with the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories on certain days. Another mentions the neighbourhood bus that runs only once an hour, but otherwise finds it pleasant. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences, so it is worth reading them yourself. The Poelenburg Noord neighbourhood has its own character within the larger district.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, and a SPAR express is even closer. For a bigger shop, an AH XL is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht on your doorstep and Vrije School Zaanstreek a couple of streets away. The GP practice and pharmacy are both just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop at Dodonaeusstraat is a couple of streets away, with lines 391, 394, 395 and N19. The train station in Zaandam is about 2.5 km away, so you would need a bike or bus to get there. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address risk data, based on public sources at area level, indicates that the noise from road traffic is above the standard, at 51 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk is indicated as low, although the home was built in 1964 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the current flood risk, and the heat stress risk is currently low but could become medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including AMSTR Property B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland, AMSTR Property on Huispedia, and AMSTR Property on Funda.
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About Thijssestraat 177, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €300,000 is the lowest among the seven homes currently for sale in Poelenburg Noord. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €375,000, so this apartment is about 20% below that. The median asking price is €325,000. The price per square metre is €4,918, based on the agent's listed floor area of 61 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the fifth floor of the building and has a single floor level. The living area is 61 m², which matches the BAG registration. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 51 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 26 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk is indicated as low, according to public risk data. The home was built in 1964 on peat soil, which may mean it has wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. A Vomar is just around the corner at about 290 metres, and a SPAR express is even closer at about 289 metres. A Lidl is about 612 metres away, and an AH XL is about 1 km away. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several primary schools are within walking distance. Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is about 167 metres away, Vrije School Zaanstreek is about 357 metres, and Openbare Basisschool De Spiegel is about 576 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about 699 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Dodonaeusstraat, about 231 metres away, with lines 391, 394, 395 and N19. Another stop, Brigantijnstraat, is about 490 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 2.6 km away, so you would need a bike or bus to get there.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Poelenburg Noord is a post-war neighbourhood with about 3,000 residents, many of them families. The average household size is 2.5. There is a park about 200 metres away. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad rate their living environment with an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews, though this is for the whole municipality, not specifically this neighbourhood.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value. As a result, we cannot provide a comparison with the asking price or the historical development of the value. The property details that are available, such as the layout and features, are based on the agent's description.
