A grand home on the water
This detached house on Hogendijk sits right on the water in the Russische buurt, a stone's throw from the centre of Zaandam. With its 1928 origins and a striking presence, it is a home with real character. The asking price is €1,495,000. For context, this is one of the [detached houses in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/vrijstaande-woningen/ ) currently on the market.
Inside the house
The agent describes a spacious interior with nine rooms, including seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 338 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 297 m². The plot measures 225 m². There is a rear garden of 56 m² and a front garden, with the rear garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley. The house has full ownership, insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and a central heating boiler. The volume is 1,190 m³.
The Russische buurt
This is a neighbourhood with a mix of old and new, where the streets near the water have a calm, residential feel. According to CBS data, the area has around 2,735 residents, with a relatively high share of single-person households. Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a "gezellige sfeer" and a "gevoel van samenhorigheid", while another praises the "quiet corners along the Zaan" and the smell of chocolate from the local factories. The reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood. For more on the local area, see [the Russische buurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/russische-buurt-zaandam/ ).
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by: Vomar is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For primary education, OBS Herman Gorter is a five-minute walk, and ICBS het Zaanplein is a bit further. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors, and Boots Apotheek Burcht is the closest pharmacy. Public transport is well served: bus stops at Gedempte Gracht and Vinkenstraat are within a few minutes' walk, with lines 64, 69, 111, 394 and N94. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under [the municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/ ).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €923,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 62% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 13%, from €818,000 to €923,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including KRK Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Hogendijk 33, Zaandam
What is the asking price for this home?
The asking price is €1,495,000. This is the price as listed by the agent. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 338 m², is €4,423. There is no precomputed verdict on whether this price is high or low compared to the neighbourhood average.
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,495,000 is 62% above the WOZ value of €923,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The difference is a precomputed comparison, and it is up to you to interpret what it means for the price.
What is the layout of this house?
According to the agent, the house has nine rooms, including seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 338 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 297 m². The plot is 225 m². There is a rear garden of 56 m² and a front garden, with the rear garden facing southeast and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, which means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared to less efficient labels. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, as well as a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The note mentions that the house was built before 1970, in 1928, and that in this neighbourhood 4% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the flood and climate risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public risk data, not an assessment of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is just around the corner at about 287 metres. Dekamarkt is about 498 metres away, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both about 506 metres away. There is also an AH to go at about 591 metres. These are the nearest options within the area.
Which schools are close to this home?
OBS Herman Gorter is the nearest primary school, at about 597 metres. ICBS het Zaanplein is about 715 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is about 976 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest option is about 2.1 km away, according to CBS data.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Gedempte Gracht, at about 354 metres, with lines 64, 69, 111, 394 and N94. Zaandam, Vinkenstraat is about 431 metres away with lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94. Zaandam train station is about 726 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident mentions a "gezellige sfeer" and a "gevoel van samenhorigheid", while another praises the "quiet corners along the Zaan" and the smell of chocolate from local factories. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
Is this the most expensive home in the neighbourhood?
Yes, according to the data, this is the most expensive of the 49 homes currently for sale in the Russische buurt. The asking price of €1,495,000 is 261% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €413,918. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,292, while this home is listed at €4,423 per m² based on the agent's floor area.
