Zuiddijk 253A
Burgemeestersbuurt, Zaanstad
AreaA ground-floor apartment on a quiet road
This ground-floor apartment on Zuiddijk 253A sits in the Burgemeestersbuurt, a residential pocket of Zaandam where the streets feel calm and the houses have character. Built in 1914, it is a piece of the old town with a modern energy label A, which is an efficient label and should keep heating costs down. The asking price of €325,000 sits 16% below the average asking price of €387,389 for apartments in Zaanstad, so it is on the sharp side for the market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor, with a volume of 180 m³. The living area is listed at 53 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 56 m². The home has underfloor heating throughout and is fully owned, with no leasehold. There is a back garden, and the property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in the Burgemeestersbuurt
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "It is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses. There are plenty of primary and secondary schools in the area, but unfortunately no universities or colleges." Another adds: "generally I don't experience any nuisance and children can go to the playground to make friends, lots of nice people (in my experience) and I definitely recommend living here." The neighbourhood counts around 3,800 residents, and the housing stock is mostly pre-war, with 94% of homes built before 1945. For more context, see the Burgemeestersbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close by. Dekamarkt is just around the corner for groceries, with Vomar a ten-minute walk away. For schools, obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool and OBS Herman Gorter are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Broekema, a ten-minute walk, and Boots Apotheek Burcht is just around the corner. Bus stops at Morgensterstraat, with lines 111, 391 and N94, are a couple of streets away, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area is covered by the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €284,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 14% above this municipal valuation. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the local market. At the address level, public risk data indicates road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, though flood risk is low both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including ELAN Makelaars B.V. and listings on Huispedia and Funda.
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About Zuiddijk 253A, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €284,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €325,000 sits 14% above this municipal valuation. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and reflects the value on the reference date, not the current market price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is listed at 53 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 56 m². The home has underfloor heating throughout and is fully owned, with a back garden.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 1914, but the label reflects the current energy performance, not the age of the building.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at the address level indicates road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication at this address is low. This is based on public risk data at the area level, not an inspection of the specific property. The home was built in 1914, which is before 1970, a factor that is sometimes considered in foundation assessments.
What are the flood risks for this location?
At the address level, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water accumulation during intense rainfall. Flood risk from surrounding water is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Dekamarkt is just around the corner at about 700 metres away. Vomar is a ten-minute walk at about 1 kilometre, and AH XL is a bit further at about 1.2 kilometres. There are also several other supermarkets within a short distance, giving plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are a couple of streets away: obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool at about 414 metres and OBS Herman Gorter at about 417 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan is a ten-minute walk at about 605 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about 793 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Morgensterstraat, about 352 metres away, with lines 111, 391 and N94. Two other stops, Rigastraat and Zweedsestraat, are also within a short walk. Zaandam train station is about 1.5 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in the Burgemeestersbuurt?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses and good schools, while another says they experience no nuisance and children can play outside. One review notes traffic has increased compared to 20 years ago.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €6,132, based on the agent's listed living area of 53 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €4,431. The living area is 42% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 91 m², which partly explains the higher price per m².
Is this apartment suitable for a couple or single person?
The apartment has one bedroom and one bathroom on a single floor, with a living area of 53 m² according to the agent. This makes it a compact home that could work well for a single person or a couple. The back garden adds outdoor space, and the ground-floor location means no stairs.
