A practical apartment on Westzijde
This rental apartment on Westzijde sits in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, a part of Zaandam where daily life is compact and convenient. At €980 per month for 60 m², the rent was well below the neighbourhood average of €3,400, which made it a keen option in the current market. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically command higher rents, so this one stands out for its affordability. This home has not been online since 7 November 2026.
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt is a mixed residential area with a strong sense of community. Based on CBS data, the neighbourhood is home to a balanced mix of ages, with a notable share of families and a significant number of single-person households. The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt neighbourhood has a housing stock that is predominantly owner-occupied, which adds to its settled feel. Residents here appreciate the quiet streets and the easy access to local amenities, though specific resident reviews are not available at this time.
Life on the street
A Dekamarkt is on your doorstep, just 39 metres away, making the daily grocery run a matter of minutes. For a wider choice, a SPAR express is a couple of streets away, and an Aldi and a Lidl are within a ten-minute walk. Families with school-age children have several options nearby: the Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education is a five-minute walk, and the Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft for primary education is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad provides the broader context, with further schools and shops within easy reach.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed through several channels, including Teer Makelaars Heemskerk B.V.
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The 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.
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About Westzijde 251A, Zaandam
Was €980 per month a fair rent for this apartment?
At €980 per month for a 60 m² apartment, the rent was considerably lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,400. The average price per square metre in the area was €27.69, which put this home at about €16.33 per m². Given the limited number of rental listings in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, this price was on the keen side.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only its energy performance.
How close is the nearest supermarket?
A Dekamarkt is just 39 metres away, so you can be there in under a minute. For more variety, a SPAR express is about 591 metres, an Aldi is 771 metres, and a Lidl is 827 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily shopping very convenient.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Zaanlands Lyceum, a secondary school, is about 610 metres away. For primary education, the Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is 728 metres, and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is 973 metres. There are also several other schools within a 5 km radius, covering both primary and secondary levels.
How far is the train station from this home?
The train station is 1.2 km away, which is roughly a 15-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt has around 3,050 residents. The age spread is fairly even, with 28% aged 25-45 and another 28% aged 45-65. About 37% of households are single-person, and 34% are families with children. The average household size is 2.2 people.
