Bomenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Lijsterbesstraat sits in a neighbourhood where the morning air sometimes carries a whiff of chocolate from the local cocoa factories, a quirky detail that gives Zaandam its own identity. With 99 m² of living space and a 119 m² plot, it's a compact but complete home from 1939. The energy label is G, so heating costs will be something to factor in. At €395,000, the asking price is 19% below the neighbourhood average of €488,167, making it a keen entry point compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Zaanstad.
Bomenbuurt is a mixed residential area with around 3,975 residents. About half the homes are single-family houses, and 39% are owner-occupied. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, address density is high at 2,421 addresses per km². Reviews are split: one resident calls it a "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature" and loves the local spots like De Hemmes peninsula and the BIND café on the old Hembrug terrain. Another describes it as a "super nice place to live", reasonably quiet, clean, and central. But a third review paints a very different picture, mentioning litter, neglected housing, and antisocial behaviour. So it's a neighbourhood with contrasting experiences. For a fuller picture, you can read more about the Bomenbuurt neighbourhood.
For your morning bread run, Dekamarkt is just under a kilometre away, and Vomar is about a ten-minute walk. There's also an AH XL within easy reach. For school runs, obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool is practically on your doorstep, and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde is a five-minute walk. Secondary education is close too, with VMBO Pascal Zuid about 600 metres away. The area has a park or public garden within 400 metres, and a restaurant is just 700 metres off. For broader context, the municipality of Zaanstad offers a mix of urban and green spaces.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Beste HV. The details reflect the situation at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Lijsterbesstraat 53, Zaandam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AINice, reasonably quiet neighbourhood, clean neighbourhood, garden is well maintained, reasonably central location,
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately not a nice neighbourhood, lots of rubbish/waste everywhere on the ground, especially near the flats, the council does nothing about it and the residents are far too antisocial to realise that this is not acceptable. Furthermore, the houses look terrible. Dilapidated houses, cracks everywhere. Schools the same, nothing has been done for years. It looks awful. The council clearly puts all the problem people together and that creates entire streets/neighbourhoods that are not pleasant to walk through or be in. An enormous number of junkies, fights and in various places animals are mistreated/neglected (there is various evidence for this) and the (animal) police do absolutely nothing about it. At various flats, there are simply mouldy prams downstairs outside. Hygiene hardly exists here. 90 percent are immigrants and you can see that they handle everything differently in terms of living, hygiene and peace. Regularly very loud foreign music and if you say something about it, you get whole families on your back. You really don't want to live here..
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About Lijsterbesstraat 53, Zaandam
The asking price of €395,000 is 19% below the average asking price in Bomenbuurt, which is €488,167. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €455,000, and recently sold homes went for an average of €414,600. So this home is priced on the lower side compared to other properties currently on the market.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Bomenbuurt, 60% of homes have label A, while 40% have label D or lower. This house falls into the less efficient category, so it's worth budgeting for energy expenses.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's a "cosy residential area" with a strong community feel, while another mentions issues with litter and antisocial behaviour. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, with about 40% of households having children. It's best to visit and get a feel for the street yourself.
Recently sold homes in Bomenbuurt took an average of 72 days to sell. That's a bit over two months, which suggests a reasonably paced market. The current home is priced below average, which might attract interest.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool at 188 metres, Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde at 497 metres, and OBS Herman Gorter at 564 metres. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about 616 metres away.
The plot size is 119 m², which typically includes outdoor space, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bomenbuurt
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