Homes for sale in Rooswijk Noord, Zaanstad

House prices and market figures Rooswijk Noord, Zaanstad

The owner-occupied market in Rooswijk Noord is strong. Of the 1,231 homes in the neighbourhood, 69% are owner-occupied, which is relatively high for a Zaan district. The average WOZ value is €411,000, clearly above the district average of Rooswijk (€374,000) and also above the municipal average of Zaanstad (€368,000). Rooswijk Noord is therefore one of the more expensive neighbourhoods within the municipality.

Based on the past twelve months, ten homes changed hands here, with an average purchase price of €530,700. The range runs from €369,000 to €969,000, indicating that the supply is diverse: from a modest terraced house to a more spacious detached home. With an average sold area of 127 m², you end up with a price per square metre of approximately €4,180. Those are no longer starter prices. For current asking prices and selling times of homes currently available, see the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Rooswijk Noord, Zaanstad

Rooswijk Noord is a quiet, predominantly green neighbourhood on the northern edge of Zaandam. Anyone driving or cycling through for the first time will notice how quickly the built-up area gives way to open countryside. Resident Christa Friemann describes it aptly: "Quiet to live, lots of green. Look at the end of the street onto meadows." That is no exaggeration. On the edges of the neighbourhood, Rooswijk Noord literally borders the open Zaan peat meadow area, with sightlines you would not expect in a more urban environment.

The housing stock largely dates from the 1960s and 1970s, with terraced houses and semi-detached houses as the most common types. The streets are spacious, with plenty of greenery in the public space. The neighbourhood has a stable, mature character: the largest age group consists of residents between 45 and 65 years old, and 45% of households are married. Families with children form the largest household group, which is also visible in the area: there are playgrounds, the neighbourhood is quiet enough for children to play outside, and the resident score for education stands at a high 9.0.

In terms of amenities, Rooswijk Noord is modest but functional. There is a supermarket, a baker, a hairdresser, an Etos and a snack bar within walking distance. Christa misses a weekly market with fresh vegetables, and more residents will recognise that feeling: for a wider range of shops you have to go to the centre of Zaandam. The accessibility score of 7.0 reflects that: by car you can quickly reach the A8 or A10 via the Provincialeweg, but those dependent on public transport will notice that the bus connections to Zaandam station take some travel time. The station itself, with direct connections to Amsterdam Central in about twenty minutes, is within cycling distance.

Compared to neighbouring district Guisveld Zuid, Rooswijk Noord has a slightly more urban layout, but the green character is present in both districts. Anyone wanting to compare with districts such as Zaandam Zuid or Rosmolenwijk will notice that Rooswijk Noord is quieter and greener, but also has a lower density of amenities. The overall resident score is 7.9 out of 10, with green (9.0) and education (9.0) as highs, and accessibility and amenities (both 7.0) as points of attention.

Who is a home in Rooswijk Noord interesting for?

Rooswijk Noord mainly attracts families and home-movers who value peace, space and greenery more than a bustling city centre on their doorstep. With an average income of €40,000 per household and a labour participation rate of 69%, this is a neighbourhood of working people with a stable financial base. First-time buyers will find it difficult: with an entry price around €369,000 and an average purchase price of €530,700, bridging the gap without equity is hard. Anyone unsure whether buying is the right time now can also look at rental homes in Rooswijk Noord as a temporary alternative. Keep in mind that supply is limited: ten transactions in a year says enough about the turnover rate.

What residents say about Rooswijk Noord

Rooswijk Noord scores a 7.9 out of 10 based on resident reviews. The highest scores go to green (9.0) and education (9.0), the lower scores to accessibility (7.0) and amenities (7.0). Resident Christa Friemann sums up the atmosphere: "Few shops, but a lot of green." She misses a weekly market with fresh produce, but appreciates the peace and the view of the meadows at the end of her street. Read all reviews and neighbourhood data on the information page of Rooswijk Noord.

Compare homes for sale in and around Rooswijk Noord

On Buurtje.nl you will find homes for sale in Rooswijk Noord combined with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, compiled from more than 1,500 sources. This way you understand not only what a home costs, but also whether the neighbourhood suits you. Want to search more broadly? Then view the supply in the wider district via homes for sale in Rooswijk, or explore other Zaan districts such as Pelders- en Hoornseveld and Poelenburg. For municipality-wide information on living and policy, we refer to the website of the municipality of Zaanstad.