Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 2020-built apartment on Westzijde is a rare find in a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. With 183 m² of floor space, it is more than double the average home in Oud West. The asking price of €999,000 is 125% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719, which reflects the exceptional size and new-build quality. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically sell for around €5,946 per m².
Oud West is a lively, urban area with a very high address density of 3,640 per km². The population is diverse: many single-person households (1,425) and a fair share of families with children (670). Average household size is 1.8. The area has a mix of owner-occupied (51%) and rental homes. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. For more on the area, see the Oud West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR express is on your doorstep, and a Dekamarkt is just around the corner. For a bigger shop, the AH XL is a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are close by: Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is just around the corner, and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is a couple of streets away. Secondary education is also nearby, with Zaanlands Lyceum a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre of Zaandam is within easy reach. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaarsland.
Details of this home
Westzijde 272N, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
37 within 5 km
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About Westzijde 272N, Zaandam
The asking price is 125% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719, but this apartment is also 118% larger than the average home in Oud West (183 m² vs 84 m²) and was built in 2020, whereas most homes in the area date from before 1945. Given its size, modern construction, and energy label A+++, the price is on the high side but reflects the premium features.
The energy label is A+++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, only 21.4% of homes have label A or better, so this apartment stands out.
The floor area is 183 m², which is 118% larger than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². The property type is an apartment, built in 2020.
Oud West is a densely populated urban area with a mix of singles and families. It has a high address density (3,640 per km²) and a residential feel. Amenities like supermarkets, schools, and the train station are all within walking distance.
The train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities convenient.
Yes, a SPAR express is 158 m away (on your doorstep), a Dekamarkt is 306 m (just around the corner), and an AH XL is 685 m (a ten-minute walk).
Primary schools include Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft (198 m) and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld (359 m). For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is 423 m away.
Currently, 32 homes are for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average asking price of €443,719 and an average size of 84 m². This apartment is significantly larger and more expensive than most.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West