Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 97 m² apartment on Westzijde brings you right into the heart of Zaandam, with the Zaan river just steps away. Built in 2002 and carrying an A energy label, it's both modern and efficient. The asking price of €587,500 is on the high side compared to other apartments in Zaanstad, sitting 32% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719.
Oud West is a lively, densely populated area with over 5,000 residents. It's a mix of singles and families, with many young adults and a good number of older residents. The streets are busy, with an address density of 3,640 per km², so you're never far from the action. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For groceries, you have Dirk just around the corner and Vomar a couple of streets away, both within a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a ten-minute walk. For primary schools, ICBS het Zaanplein is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is about ten minutes away. The municipality Zaanstad offers plenty of amenities nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including KRK Makelaars.
Details of this home
Westzijde 40L, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
37 within 5 km
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About Westzijde 40L, Zaandam
The asking price is 32% above the average asking price in Oud West, which is €443,719. However, this apartment is larger than average (97 m² vs 84 m²) and has a modern build year and an A energy label. Whether it's fair depends on how you value those extras.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good insulation standard. In the neighbourhood, only 14.3% of homes have label A, so this is a strong point.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle. That gives you direct connections to Amsterdam and beyond.
In the most recent data, Oud West recorded 243 total crimes. That's a figure to consider, but it's always worth checking recent trends. The area is densely populated and urban, which can come with higher crime rates.
At the time of writing, there are 32 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood. The average asking price is €443,719, and the median is €405,000. Homes here sell on average within 61 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West