Poelenburg Noord, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Thijssestraat sits in a quiet part of Poelenburg Noord, a neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. At €300,000 it is the cheapest of the seven homes currently for sale in the area, and 20% below the average asking price of €375,000, a keen entry point for buyers looking at apartments in Zaanstad.
Poelenburg Noord is a post-war neighbourhood with mostly flats and some terraced houses. The area has a strong community feel, with many families and a good mix of ages. Green spaces are close by, a park is just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood sees some petty crime, but residents generally appreciate the quiet streets and the proximity to daily amenities. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For your daily shopping, SPAR express and Vomar are just around the corner, and a Lidl is a five-minute walk. Primary schools are within easy reach: Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Zaanstreek is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is a ten-minute walk to VMBO Pascal Zuid. The train station is 3.4 km away, so a bike or bus is handy for commuting. The municipality of the municipality of Zaanstad maintains the public spaces well.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Raek Makelaars B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
Thijssestraat 205, Zaandam
Data from Poelenburg Noord
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38 within 5 km
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About Thijssestraat 205, Zaandam
At €300,000 this is the cheapest apartment currently for sale in Poelenburg Noord and 20% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €375,000. The average price per square metre in the area is €4,365, so for 76 m² that would come to roughly €332,000. Given the energy label E and the 1964 construction year, the price is on the keen side compared to other listings.
The energy label is E. In Poelenburg Noord, most homes for sale have a better label (B or C), so this apartment may have higher heating costs. Label E means the home is less energy-efficient than average, so you can expect higher gas bills. No specific cost figures are available from the listing.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km from the apartment. That is about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The listing does not specify which station, but Zaandam station is the main hub in the area.
Primary schools within walking distance include Christelijke Basisschool Kleurenpracht (167 m), Vrije School Zaanstreek (357 m), and Openbare Basisschool De Spiegel (576 m). For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is 699 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Currently there are 7 homes for sale in Poelenburg Noord, with prices ranging from €300,000 to €700,000. The average asking price is €375,000, and the median is €325,000. This apartment is the cheapest option available.
Poelenburg Noord is a post-war area with a mix of flats and terraced houses. It has 3,030 residents, mostly families and couples. The urbanity level is high (address density 2,111 per km²), so it is a built-up area. There is a park just 200 m away, and a supermarket within 400 m. The neighbourhood has some petty crime, but overall it is a quiet residential area.
The apartment was built in 1964, which is typical for this neighbourhood, all homes for sale in Poelenburg Noord were built between 1945 and 1970. The building is therefore over 60 years old, so you may want to factor in potential maintenance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Poelenburg Noord