Het Eiland, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis listing on Badhuisweg in Zaandam is a purchase opportunity in the heart of the city. This listing does not state a property type, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. The asking price of €289,000 is in line with the market for homes in Zaanstad.
Het Eiland is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a mix of families and older residents. The area has a very high density of addresses, giving it a lively, city-centre feel. With 69% single-family homes and 69% owner-occupied properties, it's a stable residential area. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood.
For daily groceries, you have Dekamarkt just around the corner, Vomar a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close by: OBS Herman Gorter is just around the corner, and ICBS het Zaanplein is a five-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers a range of amenities within easy reach.
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About Badhuisweg 156A, Zaandam
Sense Vastgoed & Makelaardij has published only the street and price on Funda.
Without knowing the floor area or property type, it's hard to say. The price is in line with the market for homes in Zaanstad, but you'd need the missing details to judge value per square metre.
Het Eiland is a densely populated urban area with 1,275 residents. It has a mix of ages, with many 45-65 year olds and a fair share of families. The area feels lively thanks to a high address density.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
Yes, Dekamarkt is 494 m away, Vomar 529 m, and Albert Heijn 735 m. All are within a short walk.
OBS Herman Gorter is 455 m away, ICBS het Zaanplein 856 m, and Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan 882 m. All are primary schools.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.1 km away, literally on your doorstep.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
How residents experience their district
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €377,497 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,150 | – |
| Rent price | €1,636 p/m | €1,550 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 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 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 AIThis is a renovated district. Many new and old residents. Nice contact with the neighbours. Pleasant living.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €471,454 | €426,037 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,772 | – |
| Rent price | €1,704 p/m | €1,641 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Badhuisweg 156A, Zaandam
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