Zaanse Schans, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Braakdijk sits in the iconic Zaanse Schans, where the air smells of chocolate and the clatter of wooden shoes is never far away. With 259 m² of living space on a 268 m² plot, it is a substantial family home from 1926. The asking price of €1,950,000 is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Zaanstad, reflecting the unique location.
The Zaanse Schans is a tiny neighbourhood with just 405 residents, mostly older couples and families. It is a quiet, green area with a low urbanity level, you will not find high-rise here. The neighbourhood is famous for its historic windmills and museums, but daily life is peaceful. There are no neighbourhood reviews available, so this description is based on CBS data. The area has a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (79%) and almost all properties are single-family houses. This is the Zaanse Schans neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner. A couple of streets away, you will find Interconfessionele Basisschool De Vuurvogel for primary education, and St. Michaël College for secondary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest park is a ten-minute walk, and there are several restaurants within walking distance. The train station is 2.3 km away, so you will need a bike or car for the commute. All this falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through two channels: Huispedia and Klaver Makelaardij - Buitengewoon wonen.
Details of this home
Braakdijk 24, Zaandam
Data from Zaanse Schans
38 within 5 km
55 within 5 km
About Braakdijk 24, Zaandam
The asking price of €1,950,000 is on the high side compared to other detached houses in Zaanstad. The home is large at 259 m² and sits on a 268 m² plot in the historic Zaanse Schans, which is a unique and sought-after location. Without neighbourhood market data, it is hard to say exactly how it compares, but the price reflects the rarity of such a property in this area.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age (1926). It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills, but improvements like better insulation or solar panels could bring the label up and reduce costs.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt at 418 metres, just around the corner. For primary education, Interconfessionele Basisschool De Vuurvogel is 454 metres away, and St. Michaël College (secondary) is 718 metres, both within a five-minute walk.
The Zaanse Schans is a small, quiet neighbourhood with 405 residents. It is mostly older couples and families, with a high proportion of owner-occupied homes (79%). The area is green and has a low urbanity level, meaning it is not densely built. It is famous for its historic windmills and attracts many tourists, but the residential part is peaceful.
The train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a 10-minute bike ride. You will likely need a bike or car for the commute to Zaandam or Amsterdam.
The plot is 268 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
The listing does not state the number of bedrooms. With 259 m² of living space, it is a large house, but the exact layout and number of rooms are not provided. You would need to check the floor plan or ask the agent.
6 homes in the district Zaandam Noord
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