Letterhout 77
Zaans Hout, Zaanstad
AreaA modern end-of-terrace house on Letterhout
This end-of-terrace house on Letterhout sits in Zaans Hout, a young neighbourhood in Zaandam where the streets feel open and green. Built in 2018, it has a contemporary look that fits the area's recent development. The asking rent of €1,900 per month sits above the neighbourhood average of €1,710, which reflects the larger-than-usual floor area. With 132 m² of living space, this home is 45% bigger than the typical rental in the area, so the premium is understandable. For context, end-of-terrace houses in Zaanstad tend to attract attention from renters who want more room.
The Zaans Hout neighbourhood
Zaans Hout is a relatively new part of Zaandam, with a mix of families and younger households. The population skews towards the 25-45 age group, and about a quarter of households have children. It is a quiet, residential area with a fair amount of green space, and the streets are laid out for walking and cycling rather than through traffic. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here comes from the statistics. The area feels settled and calm, which suits people who want a suburban pace without leaving the city behind. The Zaans Hout neighbourhood is one of the newer additions to Zaandam's housing stock.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy from this spot. The Aldi is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away, so picking up bread or groceries takes minutes. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a five-minute walk, with Daltonschool De Westerkim and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut both within a ten-minute walk. The train station is 2.8 km away, which is a manageable distance for commuting. The municipality of Zaanstad has been expanding its housing stock in recent years, and this part of town reflects that growth.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed only via Amsterdam Wonen.
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About Letterhout 77, Zaandam
Is €1,900 per month a fair rent for this home?
The rent of €1,900 is above the neighbourhood average of €1,710 and the median of €1,650. However, this home has 132 m² of living space, which is 45% larger than the average rental in Zaans Hout at 91 m². The price per square metre works out to about €14.39, which is below the neighbourhood average of €19.03 per m². So while the total rent is higher, you are getting significantly more space for the money.
How does the floor area compare to other rentals in the area?
At 132 m², this home is considerably larger than the typical rental in Zaans Hout. The average rental in the neighbourhood is 91 m², so this property offers about 45% more living space. That extra space is reflected in the rent, which sits above the neighbourhood average. For renters who need room for a family or home office, the additional square metres may justify the higher monthly cost.
What does the energy label A mean for this property?
Energy label A is the most efficient label on the official scale. It is an official registration recorded in the national energy label database, EP-Online. A home with this label is designed to use relatively little energy for heating and hot water, which typically keeps monthly energy costs lower than with less efficient labels. The label itself is a registration, not a guarantee of current condition, but it does indicate the home was built to a high efficiency standard.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Zaans Hout has about 3,750 residents, with the largest group being people aged 25 to 45 at 48% of the population. Around 46% of households are single-person households, while 25% are households with children. The average household size is 1.9 people. This mix suggests a neighbourhood with both young professionals and families, giving it a varied but generally quiet character.
How close are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Aldi is just 243 metres away and the Albert Heijn is 293 metres, so daily groceries are within a short walk. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is 345 metres away, Daltonschool De Westerkim is 710 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 738 metres. Secondary education is available at Compaen vmbo, about 1.1 km away. Everything you need for the school run is within easy reach.
How far is the train station from this home?
The nearest train station is 2.8 km from this property. That is a distance that takes about 35 minutes on foot or a short cycle ride. For daily commuters, cycling to the station is the most practical option, and the flat terrain in this part of Zaandam makes that straightforward. The station provides connections to the wider region.
