A compact apartment in Oud West
This apartment on Westzijde 73D sits in Oud West, a neighbourhood in Zaandam where the streets have a lived-in, everyday rhythm. The home dates from 1910 and was offered for €235,000. This listing did not state the energy label. The asking price sat 55% below the average last known asking price of €527,762 in the neighbourhood, which made sense given the compact size. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 16 October 2026.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 48 m² according to the BAG registration. That is 53% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 103 m².
Oud West
Oud West is a densely built part of Zaandam, with 5,150 residents and a high proportion of single-person households at 51%. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 3,640 per km². Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere where people treat each other with respect, while another highlights the quiet corners along the Zaan and the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories depending on the wind. The Oud West neighbourhood itself had 63 homes at the time for sale.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dekamarkt just around the corner and Vomar a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk, and Zaanlands Lyceum for secondary education is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors and the BENU Apotheek Oostzijde are both a five-minute walk. Bus stop Zaandam, Parkstraat with line 67 is on your doorstep, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Zaanstad has 36 supermarkets within 5 km.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 64 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1910 construction on peat soil, and 9% of buildings in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Vos & Kleian Makelaardij B.V. on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Westzijde 73D, Zaandam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Oud West?
The asking price of €235,000 was 55% below the average asking price of €527,762 in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² in Oud West was €5,744, while this home worked out at €4,896 per m² based on the BAG living area of 48 m². The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €450,000, with homes ranging from €275,000 to €1,750,000.
What is the living area of this apartment?
According to the BAG registration, the living area is 48 m². That is 53% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 103 m².
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
The agent had not published this field. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication at this address is medium. The home was built in 1910 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 9% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How noisy is the location?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is 158 metres away, on your doorstep. Dekamarkt is 432 metres away, just around the corner, and Vomar is 622 metres away, a couple of streets further. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both 733 metres away. In total, there are 36 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 410 metres away, a five-minute walk. Daltonschool De Westerkim is 474 metres away, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is 523 metres away. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is 637 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. There are 49 schools within 5 km of this address.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Zaandam, Parkstraat with line 67 is 36 metres away, on your doorstep. Zaandam, Botenmakersstraat with line 67 is 266 metres away, and Zaandam, Vinkenstraat with lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94 is 539 metres away. Zaandam train station is 769 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Oud West like?
Oud West has 5,150 residents, with 51% living in single-person households and 24% in households with children. The area is very strongly urban with an address density of 3,640 per km². Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 out of 10 based on 57 reviews, describing a pleasant atmosphere and a sense of togetherness.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it remains low for 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. Heat stress is medium now and is expected to remain medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
