Westerwatering Noord, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on H. Soeteboomstraat sits in Westerwatering Noord, a green and tranquil neighbourhood on the northern edge of Zaandam. With 259 m² of living space and a 488 m² plot, it offers plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €995,000 is in line with the market for detached houses in Zaanstad.
Westerwatering Noord is a leafy residential area with mostly single-family homes and a calm, almost rural feel. One resident describes it as "enchantingly quiet, but sometimes too deserted", a place where nature truly enchants you, yet the lack of amenities can feel isolating. The neighbourhood is connected to the rest of Zaandam by only two roads, and when the bridge 'De Binding' is closed, traffic jams are common. There is no café or ice cream parlour nearby; for a coffee or a treat you have to travel miles. The neighbourhood Westerwatering Noord is home to about 3,775 people, with a mix of families and older residents.
For your daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, while Vomar and Dekamarkt are a ten-minute walk away. Three primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Chr Basisschool Het Baken, Openbare basisschool Het Eiland, and RK Basisschool de Rietvink. Secondary school Compaen vmbo is also a five-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers further amenities a short drive away.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including PMA Makelaardij en beheer. The energy label is C, and the property was built in 1991.
Details of this home
H. Soeteboomstraat 21, Zaandam
Good · 1 resident
It's a beautiful and green neighbourhood, with nature that truly enchants you. Yet sometimes it can feel too quiet and isolated. The neighbourhood is connected to the rest of the city by only two roads. When the bridge 'De Binding' is closed, only one route remains to civilisation — which regularly leads to traffic jams. Additionally, there is unfortunately a lack of good amenities. There isn't a single café or ice cream parlour in the area; for a simple cup of coffee or a treat, you have to travel miles. The infrastructure could certainly be improved to make life here more pleasant and better connected.
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About H. Soeteboomstraat 21, Zaandam
The asking price of €995,000 is in line with the market for detached homes in Zaanstad. With 259 m² of living space and a 488 m² plot, you get a substantial property in a quiet, green neighbourhood. The price reflects the size and the detached nature of the home.
Westerwatering Noord is a green, tranquil area with mostly single-family homes. One resident calls it 'enchantingly quiet, but sometimes too deserted'. The neighbourhood feels isolated at times, with only two roads connecting it to the rest of Zaandam. Amenities are limited, there is no café or ice cream parlour nearby.
The nearest train station is 3.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a longer cycle ride. The neighbourhood is not well connected by public transport, so a car is handy for commuting.
Three primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Chr Basisschool Het Baken, Openbare basisschool Het Eiland, and RK Basisschool de Rietvink. Secondary school Compaen vmbo is also within walking distance, about 427 metres away.
The energy label is C, which means the home has reasonable energy efficiency. You can expect moderate heating costs, but it is not as efficient as a modern A-label home. The label is based on the building's insulation and installations.
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