Zeemansstraat 79L
Oud West, Zaanstad
AreaA first home in the heart of Zaandam
Zeemansstraat 79L sits in Oud West, a lively part of Zaandam where the streets have a real sense of history. This is a compact apartment on the first floor, listed for €375,000. That asking price sits about 28% below the average asking price of €518,318 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the sharp side of the market. The listing does not state the year of construction or the energy label, so those details are missing from the agent's description. For context, the asking price per square metre works out at €6,466 based on the agent's floor area, and the home is one of many apartments in Zaanstad currently on the market.
Inside the apartment
According to the agent, this is a fully insulated apartment with a central heating boiler, covering 58 square metres of living space across one floor. It has two rooms in total, one bedroom and one bathroom. The home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold to consider. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in the centre, within a residential area and sheltered from the busiest traffic. The living area of 58 square metres matches the BAG registration, so the figures agree.
Life in Oud West
Oud West is a neighbourhood of around 5,150 residents, and the housing stock reflects its age, with a mix of older and newer buildings. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, where people treat each other with respect. Another resident, writing about Zaandam more broadly, mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories on certain days and recommends spots like De Hemmes and BIND for a quiet walk or a community café. The neighbourhood itself has 66 homes currently for sale, with a median asking price of €450,000. For a sense of what this area is like, the Oud West neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is well served. The Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away, and Dirk a five-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a ten-minute walk, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is a similar distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Lind, and the pharmacy are both just around the corner. Public transport is excellent, with the bus stop at Vinkenstraat on your doorstep serving lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94. Zaandam station is a five-minute walk, with a wide range of bus connections and the train station itself close by. The Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is about a ten-minute walk away. All of this sits within the municipality of Zaanstad, which has plenty to offer beyond the immediate neighbourhood. The address-level risk data from public sources gives some indications for the area. The foundation risk is rated as medium, with peat soil noted as sensitive to settlement, and around 9% of buildings in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic is measured at 46 dB Lden, below the noise standard, with railway noise at 34 dB and aircraft noise at 44 dB, both also below the standard. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is rated medium both now and in 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Stuurman en Stuurman Makelaars en Taxateurs, who are the main agent. The listing has been live since 31 October 2025.
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About Zeemansstraat 79L, Zaandam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €375,000. That is about 28% below the average asking price of €518,318 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. The median asking price in Oud West is €450,000, so this apartment sits below that figure. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 58 m², is €6,466.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total, with one bedroom and one bathroom. It is spread over a single floor, with a living area of 58 square metres. The home is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler. It is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold involved.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in every listing. Without this figure, there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price of €375,000.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and around 9% of buildings in the area show an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. The Vomar is just around the corner at about 222 metres, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza both a couple of streets away at around 242 metres. Dirk is a five-minute walk at 362 metres, and there is an AH to go at 394 metres for a quick stop.
How is the public transport in this area?
The bus stop at Zaandam, Vinkenstraat is on your doorstep at about 56 metres, serving lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94. Zaandam station is a five-minute walk at 381 metres, with bus lines 64, 65, 67, 69, 111, 394, 456, 801, N19 and N94. The train station itself is also close by.
What schools are near this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a ten-minute walk at about 491 metres, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is a similar distance at 540 metres. ICBS het Zaanplein is at 649 metres, with Openbare Basisschool De Dijk at 936 metres and OBS Herman Gorter at 999 metres. All are primary schools.
What is the neighbourhood of Oud West like?
Oud West has around 5,150 residents, with a mix of housing that includes both older and newer buildings. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the year of construction or the energy label. These fields were not published by the agent. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but these two property details are missing from the description.
What is the noise level like at this address?
The noise data for this address shows road traffic at 46 dB Lden, railway noise at 34 dB Lden, and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden. All three are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
