Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westzijde in Zaandam is a generous home with 130 m² of living space, built in 1983 and carrying an A energy label. The asking price of €535,000 is 72% above the neighbourhood average of €311,625, but the floor area is 103% larger than the local average of 64 m², so the price per square metre is in line with the market. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in size and price.
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt is a lively urban area with a high address density of 2,793 per km². Around 65% of homes are single-family houses, and 81% are owner-occupied. The population is mixed: about a third are families with children, and a third are over 45. The neighbourhood has a strong sense of community, though no resident reviews are available for this listing. For more on the area, see the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and an Aldi, Lidl and another Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Zaanlands Lyceum (secondary) is a five-minute walk, and primary schools like Hannie Schaft and De Golfbreker are within a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden on your doorstep. For broader context, the municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including KRK Makelaars.
Details of this home
Westzijde 456, Zaandam
Data from Schilders- en Waddenbuurt
Data from Schilders- en Waddenbuurt
43 within 5 km
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About Westzijde 456, Zaandam
The asking price is 72% above the neighbourhood average of €311,625, but the apartment is also 103% larger than the typical 64 m² in the area. The price per square metre works out to about €4,115, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,206 per m². So while the total price is high, you get significantly more space for your money.
The apartment has an energy label A, which means it is very energy-efficient. You can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have label A, another 25% have label B, and 50% have a label D or lower.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle ride. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
The Zaanlands Lyceum (secondary school) is 708 m away, about a ten-minute walk. Primary schools include Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft (814 m) and De Golfbreker (953 m), both within a ten- to twelve-minute walk. There are also several other schools within 5 km.
A Dekamarkt is just 136 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a couple of minutes. Other supermarkets within walking distance include SPAR express (650 m), Aldi (687 m), Lidl (741 m), and another Dekamarkt (764 m).
Currently, there are 4 apartments for sale in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, with prices ranging from €275,000 to €349,000. The average sold price recently was around €500,789, and homes typically sell within 62 days.
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt is a densely populated urban area with a mix of families and older residents. Most homes are single-family houses and owner-occupied. There is a park within 300 m, and the area has good access to shops, schools and public transport.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schilders- en Waddenbuurt