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Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Timmerrak 13 is brand new, built in 2025, and comes with an A+++ energy label, the most efficient there is, so you can expect very low energy costs. At €1,753 per month, the rent is a bit above the neighbourhood average of €1,567, but that reflects the modern finish and top efficiency. For context, you can compare it with other apartments in Zaanstad.
The Russische buurt is a dense urban area with a mix of residents. Based on two reviews, opinions are mixed: one resident says the neighbourhood is "deteriorating" and that the municipality does little to keep streets clean, while another mentions it "not really safe in the evenings" and limited contact with neighbours. The area has a young population, 38% are between 25 and 45, and many single-person households (49%). For more context, see the Russische buurt neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have an AH to go just around the corner, and Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Vomar all within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are a ten-minute walk away, including Openbare Basisschool De Dijk and OBS Herman Gorter. The train station is also a ten-minute walk, making commuting easy. The municipality of the municipality of Zaanstad oversees the area.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via vb&t Verhuurmakelaars.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Timmerrak 13, Zaandam
The rent of €1,753 is above the neighbourhood average of €1,567 and the median of €1,480. However, this is a brand-new apartment (2025) with an A+++ energy label, which justifies a premium. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €24.49, and this apartment works out at about €21.91 per m², so it's actually slightly below that benchmark.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, so you can expect very low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
Based on two resident reviews, safety is a concern. One resident says it's "not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings." The other mentions the area is "deteriorating" and that the municipality does little. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 764, but no further breakdown is available.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: an AH to go is just around the corner (285 m), and Albert Heijn, Ekoplaza and Vomar are all within a five-minute walk (398,461 m). For daily shopping, you're well covered.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting by train convenient.
The neighbourhood has 23% of households with children, so families do live here, but you would need to check the layout with the agent.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €383,282 | €342,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,981 | – |
| Rent price | €1,567 p/m | €1,480 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €383,282 | €342,250 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,981 | – |
| Rent price | €1,567 p/m | €1,481 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
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 AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €441,310 | €407,295 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,822 | – |
| Rent price | €1,590 p/m | €1,530 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Timmerrak 13, Zaandam
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