Bomenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 corner house on Wilgenstraat sits in the Bomenbuurt, a neighbourhood that feels like a quiet, green pocket of Zaandam. With 132 m² of living space and a 76 m² plot, it's a proper family home with original character. The asking price of €459,000 is in line with the market, similar homes in the area sell for around €414,600 on average. For more context, have a look at other end-of-terrace houses in Zaanstad.
The Bomenbuurt gets a 6.28 out of 10 from three residents, and opinions are split. One resident calls it a "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature", praising the chocolate scent from the factories and spots like De Hemmes. Another says it's a "super nice place to live", quiet, clean, and central. But a third paints a grim picture: rubbish, dilapidated houses, antisocial behaviour, and a feeling that the council neglects the area. The data shows a mix of families and singles, with 51% single-family homes and 39% owner-occupied. It's a neighbourhood with two faces. Read more about the neighbourhood Bomenbuurt.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Vomar is a five-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: obs De Gouw is a couple of streets away, and OBS De Voorzaan is just beyond that. The nearest park or public garden is a five-minute stroll, perfect for a quick escape. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is easily reachable. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Van Gulik Makelaars. The price and details are current as of the listing date.
Details of this home
Wilgenstraat 6, 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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Data from Bomenbuurt
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About Wilgenstraat 6, Zaandam
The asking price of €459,000 is close to the median of €455,000 for homes in the Bomenbuurt. The average price per m² is €4,768, and this home works out at about €3,477 per m², which is below that average. Given the 132 m² floor area and the corner location, the price seems reasonable compared to other listings in the neighbourhood.
The home has energy label D. This means it's not the most efficient, you can expect higher energy bills compared to a modern home. In the Bomenbuurt, 60% of homes have label A, while 40% are label D or lower, so this is on the less efficient side. It's worth factoring in potential upgrades if you want to improve efficiency.
The neighbourhood has a mix of households: about 40% are families with children, and 36% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area has a park nearby. However, resident reviews are mixed, some praise the quiet, green environment, while others mention issues with rubbish and antisocial behaviour. It's best to visit and see for yourself.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. The neighbourhood has a high density of addresses (2,421 per km²), indicating an urban environment with good access to amenities.
The house was built in 1935, so it's nearly 90 years old. The listing doesn't mention any renovations, but the energy label D suggests the original insulation may not be up to modern standards. The exterior and interior condition are not described in the data, so a viewing is essential to assess the actual state.
The plot size is 76 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden. Given that it's a corner house with a plot, it's likely there is some outdoor space, but the exact layout, whether it's a front and back garden, or just a yard, is not stated.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bomenbuurt
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