Zuiddijk 167C
Burgemeestersbuurt, Zaanstad
AreaA 1920s apartment on Zuiddijk
This first-floor apartment on Zuiddijk sits in the Burgemeestersbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Zaandam. At 70 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label D, something to factor in for heating costs. The asking price of €325,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, and sits well below the typical price for apartments in Zaanstad.
Burgemeestersbuurt: a quiet, family-friendly enclave
The Burgemeestersbuurt is a predominantly pre-war neighbourhood with a mix of terraced houses and apartments. It's home to around 3,800 people, with many families and a calm, residential feel. One resident describes it as "a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses," while another notes it's "nice and quiet living" where children can play safely. The area has good local amenities, though some residents wish for a larger centre. Based on six reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.15 out of 10. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Burgemeestersbuurt.
Daily life on the street
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with Vomar a couple of streets away and an AH XL a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: OBS Herman Gorter is on your doorstep, and there's a secondary school, VMBO Pascal Zuid, within a ten-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad keeps the area well connected, with a train station about a twenty-minute walk away.
Source and availability
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Hoekstra en van Eck, Funda and Pararius.
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About Zuiddijk 167C, Zaandam
Is €325,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €325,000 is 23% below the average asking price in the Burgemeestersbuurt (€424,750) and also under the median of €389,500. Given that only four homes are currently for sale in the neighbourhood, this is a market-rate price for a 70 m² apartment. However, the energy label D means higher energy costs than more efficient homes.
What is the Burgemeestersbuurt like to live in?
Residents describe it as a quiet, family-friendly neighbourhood with beautiful houses and good schools. It's close to Amsterdam (10 minutes by car) and has good infrastructure. Some note that the Poelenburg district can have issues, but overall it's a calm area with plenty of sports clubs and playgrounds. The neighbourhood scores 7.15 out of 10 from six reviews.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. This gives direct connections to Amsterdam and other cities.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dekamarkt is just 400 metres away, Vomar is 790 metres, and an AH XL is 964 metres. There's also a regular Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza within about a kilometre. So daily shopping is very convenient.
What schools are in the area?
Primary school OBS Herman Gorter is only 139 metres away, and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool is 553 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are both about 800 metres away.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has energy label D. In the Burgemeestersbuurt, 25% of homes have label A, 50% label C, and 25% label D or lower. So this home is on the lower end of efficiency, meaning higher heating costs compared to better-rated homes.
How many homes are for sale in the Burgemeestersbuurt?
Currently there are only 4 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, which is a very limited supply. The average time on market for sold homes is 70 days, indicating a fairly active market.
