Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment on Zeemansstraat offers a practical 54 m² of living space in a 1965 building with energy label C. It sits in Oud West, a lively part of Zaandam where the streets are lined with a mix of pre-war and modern homes. At €289,000, the asking price is 35% below the neighbourhood average of €443,719, making it a keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Zaanstad typically sell for around €5,946 per m².
Oud West is a dense, urban area with an address density of 3,640 per km², reflecting its very strong urban character. The population of about 5,150 is relatively young, with the largest age group being 25 to 45 years old. Many households are single-person (1,425 out of 2,755), and the average household size is 1.8. The neighbourhood has a mix of owner-occupied (51%) and rental homes, and about 45% are single-family houses. While no resident reviews are available, the area is known for its convenient location near the centre of Zaandam. For more details, see the Oud West neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is easy: Dirk and Vomar are both just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For fresh organic produce, Ekoplaza is also within a five-minute walk. Families with children have several primary schools nearby, including ICBS het Zaanplein (a five-minute walk) and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (a ten-minute walk). The nearest train station is a ten-minute walk, connecting you to the wider region. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities, and you can read more about the municipality of Zaanstad for further context.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Thijssen Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Zeemansstraat 24C, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
35 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Zeemansstraat 24C, Zaandam
The asking price of €289,000 is 35% below the average asking price in Oud West (€443,719) and also below the median of €405,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (54 m² vs 84 m²), so the price per m² is about €5,352, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,946. Given the compact size and energy label C, the price appears keen relative to the local market.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for homes in the Netherlands. It means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. In Oud West, about 21% of homes have label A or better, while 43% have label D or lower, so label C sits in the middle.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
There are several supermarkets within walking distance: Dirk at 229 m, Vomar at 238 m, and Albert Heijn at 451 m. For organic products, Ekoplaza is also 451 m away. Daily groceries are very convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are close by. ICBS het Zaanplein is 440 m away (a five-minute walk), Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 538 m away, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is 601 m away. Secondary schools are about 1.4 km from the neighbourhood.
Oud West is a densely populated urban area with a young demographic. It has a mix of owner-occupied and rental homes, and many single-person households. The area is lively and well-connected, with shops, restaurants, and a park within walking distance.
The listing states a floor area of 54 m² but does not specify the number of rooms. Based on the size, it is likely a two-bedroom apartment, but you would need to confirm the layout with the agent.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West
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