Westzaan Noord, Zaanstad
This detached house on Weiver offers a rare combination of space and privacy in a village setting. With 134 m² of living space on a 575 m² plot, there is plenty of room for a family. The asking price of €835,000 is 38% above the neighbourhood average of €606,875, which puts it on the high side compared to other homes in Westzaan Noord. For context, you can compare it with other detached houses in Zaanstad.
Westzaan Noord is a quiet, green part of the village with a mix of families and older residents. The area has a low urbanity level (5 out of 5, meaning very little urban density), so you can expect peace and space. Most homes are owner-occupied (72%) and the majority are single-family houses (86%). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture is based purely on statistics.
For daily shopping, the nearest supermarket is Coop, just a couple of streets away. A primary school, Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker, is also within walking distance. For secondary education, Het Saenredam is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 3.8 km away, so a car or bike is handy for commuting. The municipality of the municipality of Zaanstad covers a wider area with more amenities.
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Details of this home
About Weiver 68, Westzaan
The asking price is 38% above the average asking price in Westzaan Noord, which is €606,875. However, this is a detached house on a large plot, and such properties are rare in the area. The price per square metre (€6,231) is also higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,459. Whether it is fair depends on how much you value the extra space and privacy.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and has low expected energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label A, so this property is in line with the best-performing homes in the area.
Westzaan Noord has a mix of households: about 34% are families with children, 34% are couples without children, and 32% are single-person households. The area is quiet and green, with a primary school within walking distance. The low urbanity level means less traffic and more space, which many families appreciate.
The nearest supermarket is Coop at 357 m, just around the corner. For a wider selection, Albert Heijn and Vomar are about 2 km away. A GP practice is 0.6 km away, and a restaurant is 1 km away. The nearest park or public garden is 2 km away, so you may need to cycle or drive for a larger green space.
The nearest train station is 3.8 km from the home. This is a bit far to walk, but a short bike ride or drive. The station provides connections to surrounding cities.
The closest primary school is Openbare Basisschool De Kroosduiker at 487 m, a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within 2 km include De Zoeker and Het SchatRijk. For secondary education, Het Saenredam is 1.8 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €606,875 | €612,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,459 | – |
| Rent price | €650 p/m | €650 p/m |
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €606,875 | €612,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,459 | – |
| Rent price | €650 p/m | €650 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 | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Weiver 68, Westzaan
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