Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis brand-new apartment on Timmerrak in Zaandam is part of a recently completed development, so everything is fresh and energy-efficient. With an A+++ label, you can expect very low heating costs. The rent of €1,979 is 26% above the neighbourhood average, but the 84 m² floor area is 29% larger than the typical home in the area, so you get more space for your money. Compared to other apartments in Zaanstad, this one stands out for its modern specs and generous size.
The Russische buurt is a densely built urban area with a mix of pre-war and newer housing. It has a high address density of 3,467 per km², so it feels lively and busy. Based on two reviews, residents have mixed feelings: one says the neighbourhood is 'deteriorating' and criticises the municipality for neglecting public spaces, while another mentions feeling unsafe in the evenings and having little contact with neighbours due to a lack of diversity. For more context, see the Russische buurt neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have an Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza both just around the corner, and a Vomar a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool De Dijk and OBS Herman Gorter. The train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get to Amsterdam or elsewhere. The Houthaven quay is being developed nearby, which will change the area further. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via vb&t Verhuurmakelaars.
Details of this home
Timmerrak 17, Zaandam
Fair · 2 residents
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.
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About Timmerrak 17, Zaandam
The rent of €1,979 is 26% above the neighbourhood average of €1,567. However, the apartment is also 29% larger than the average home in the area (84 m² vs 65 m²) and has an A+++ energy label, which keeps utility costs low. So while the rent is on the high side, you are getting a modern, spacious home with excellent efficiency.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely features like a heat pump and solar panels. Your heating and electricity bills will be very low compared to older homes.
The train station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam Central in around 15 minutes.
There are several supermarkets within a short walk: an AH to go at 278 m, an Albert Heijn at 385 m, an Ekoplaza at 385 m, and a Vomar at 452 m. So daily shopping is very convenient.
The Russische buurt is a densely populated urban area with a mix of housing. It has a high address density, so it feels busy. Resident reviews mention concerns about safety in the evenings and cleanliness after the market, but also note that the area is central and has good amenities.
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Russische buurt
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