Prins Hendrikbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis detached house on Prins Hendrikstraat in Zaandam's Prins Hendrikbuurt has a lived-in feel, with 97 m² of floor space and a 120 m² plot. Built in 1931 and with energy label C, it's a solid home that could use some modern touches. At €750,000, the asking price is 83% above the neighbourhood average of €410,636, which puts it on the high side compared to other detached houses in Zaanstad.
Prins Hendrikbuurt is a dense, urban neighbourhood with 2,925 residents and a mix of ages. One resident describes it as a "Volksklusbuurt aan de zaan", a DIY neighbourhood along the Zaan, and says: "Messy neighbourhood, generally nice people but could do with more pulling together." They note that primary schools are very full, but there are restaurants, cafés, lunch spots, a supermarket, and the city centre is close by. The neighbourhood feels reasonably safe, though green space is lacking. Based on one review, the overall score is 7.25. The neighbourhood Prins Hendrikbuurt is very urban, with an address density of 3,864 per km².
For daily shopping, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: OBS Herman Gorter is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan is also close. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers plenty of amenities, with restaurants and cafés nearby, and the Zaan river is nice for a stroll.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Saen Garantiemakelaars Zaandam.
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The asking price of €750,000 is 83% above the neighbourhood average of €410,636, which is significantly higher. However, detached homes are rare in this area, and the property includes a 120 m² plot. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,412, so this home's price per m² works out to about €7,732, which is above the local norm.
Prins Hendrikbuurt is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. One resident describes it as a 'Volksklusbuurt' where people are generally nice but the streets could be tidier. There are primary schools, supermarkets, and restaurants nearby, and the city centre is close. Green space is limited, but the Zaan river offers a pleasant walk.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Dekamarkt is just around the corner at 710 m, and Vomar is 964 m away. There are also Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza within about 1.2 km.
Primary schools include OBS Herman Gorter (460 m), Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan (545 m), and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool (549 m). For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is 927 m away.
The home has energy label C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not as good as modern standards. You can expect moderate energy costs.
The plot size is 120 m², but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden. The resident review notes that gardens are present but could be greener.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Messy neighbourhood, generally nice people but could do with more pulling together (including myself), almost everyone has a fast life here, it would be nice if people were sometimes less rushed and took it easy doing something for someone else, this could be something very small like greeting someone kindly or letting someone go ahead. The neighbourhood could also be a bit tidier in some places, there is rubbish lying in the streets, also from all the DIY that goes on a lot. Furthermore, there are primary schools in the area but they are very full. Also secondary education which is not far by bike. There are restaurants, cafés, lunch spots, a supermarket, bike repair shop, hairdresser, much more and the city of course, which is very close. Also there is regularly a nice party at the Burcht and the river Zaan is nice to walk along. The neighbourhood feels reasonably safe, if something unpleasant were to happen that is seen by residents, I am quite sure they would come to help if needed. Green space is unfortunately somewhat lacking, in principle logical because it's the Randstad but I think it could easily be a lot greener, especially the gardens.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €410,636 | €362,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,412 | – |
| Rent price | €1,980 p/m | €1,980 p/m |
How residents experience their district
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 AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AINo more than 27 years ago
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses. There are plenty of primary and secondary schools in the area, but unfortunately no universities or colleges. It is very close to Amsterdam (10 minutes by car), which is always nice. The infrastructure is very good and there are more and more improvements. It is a shame that there is not a larger centre, because at the moment there are only clothing stores, terraces and restaurants. House prices are also getting more expensive, and are starting to look more and more like those in Amsterdam. There are also plenty of sports clubs. The only problem is the Poelenburg district, where there are sometimes issues. I hope that more attention will be paid to that.
Auto-translated to English by AIgenerally I don't experience any nuisance and children can go to the playground to make friends, lots of nice people (in my experience) and I definitely recommend living here
Auto-translated to English by AIOnly Good morning Good afternoon nothing else it's very quiet here I love bustle around me children playing people sitting outside on summer evenings.
Auto-translated to English by AIMessy neighbourhood, generally nice people but could do with more pulling together (including myself), almost everyone has a fast life here, it would be nice if people were sometimes less rushed and took it easy doing something for someone else, this could be something very small like greeting someone kindly or letting someone go ahead. The neighbourhood could also be a bit tidier in some places, there is rubbish lying in the streets, also from all the DIY that goes on a lot. Furthermore, there are primary schools in the area but they are very full. Also secondary education which is not far by bike. There are restaurants, cafés, lunch spots, a supermarket, bike repair shop, hairdresser, much more and the city of course, which is very close. Also there is regularly a nice party at the Burcht and the river Zaan is nice to walk along. The neighbourhood feels reasonably safe, if something unpleasant were to happen that is seen by residents, I am quite sure they would come to help if needed. Green space is unfortunately somewhat lacking, in principle logical because it's the Randstad but I think it could easily be a lot greener, especially the gardens.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fine neighbourhood, but the waste collection could be better. There's also so much loose rubbish on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €443,342 | €413,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,450 | – |
| Rent price | €2,343 p/m | €2,343 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €31 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
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 AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €450,926 | €412,724 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,786 | – |
| Rent price | €1,652 p/m | €1,584 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
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