Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis is a rare find in Zaandam's Oud West: a detached house from 1930 with 134 m² of living space and a 216 m² plot. The energy label is G, so heating costs will be significant. With a price of €695,000, this home is 57% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €443,719, but it's also 60% larger than the typical home in the area, so the price per square metre is actually in line with the market. For context, detached houses in Zaanstad are scarce.
Oud West is a dense, very strongly urban area (3,640 addresses per km²) with 5,150 residents. It's a mix of singles (1,425 one-person households) and families (670 households with children). The housing stock is split between pre-war homes (81% built before 1945) and a small share of newer builds. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a diverse, active community. The neighbourhood Oud West is well-connected and has a strong local identity.
For your morning bread, Vomar is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a five-minute walk. For school runs, ICBS het Zaanplein is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers plenty of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Saen Garantiemakelaars Zaandam.
Details of this home
Zeemansstraat 7, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
35 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Zeemansstraat 7, Zaandam
The asking price is 57% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719, but this home is also 60% larger than the typical home in Oud West (84 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €5,186, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,946 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money compared to other homes in the area.
Energy label G is the lowest rating, meaning the home is not energy-efficient. You can expect high heating costs, especially in winter. The house was built in 1930 and likely has poor insulation, single glazing, and an old heating system. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label D or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but it's something to budget for.
With 134 m² of living space and a 216 m² plot, this house is significantly larger than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². Detached homes are rare in Oud West, where only 45% of homes are single-family. The extra space and private garden are standout features in this dense urban area.
Oud West recorded 243 total crimes in the latest data. This is a relatively high number for a neighbourhood of 5,150 residents, but it's typical for a very strongly urban area with a high density of addresses. The area is lively and diverse, with a mix of residents and plenty of amenities nearby.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities in the region.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. ICBS het Zaanplein is 434 m away, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 566 m, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is 628 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West
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