Botenmakersstraat 120
Oud West, Zaanstad
AreaA corner house in the heart of Zaandam
This corner house on the Botenmakersstraat sits in Oud West, a lively part of Zaandam where the streets have a distinctly urban rhythm. With an address density of 3,640 per square kilometre, this is a very strongly urban setting, and the house itself is tucked away on a quiet road with a sheltered position. The asking price of €768,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average, sitting roughly 48% above the average asking price of €518,318 in the area. For context, that average is drawn from the 66 homes currently on the market in Oud West, and it is worth noting that this price also sits well above the median of €450,000. If you are weighing up your options, it helps to see how this home compares with other [homes in Zaanstad] more broadly.
This listing does not state the property type or year of construction. As a result, those details are missing from the description below, and the home is presented here on the basis of what the agent has published.
What the agent tells us about the home
According to the agent, this is a four-room house with two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 503 cubic metres. There is a garden to the front, side and rear, with the rear garden facing southwest, plus a balcony. The home is offered in full ownership, and the agent mentions insulation in the roof, walls and floor, along with HR glazing. Heating comes from a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is D, which means you should expect moderate energy costs. The agent lists the living area at 109 square metres, while the BAG registration records 136 square metres; both figures are given here without picking one over the other.
Life in Oud West
Oud West is a neighbourhood of contrasts, where older housing stock sits alongside more recent builds. Just over half the homes were built before 1945, while a fifth date from after 2010, and about 45% are single-family homes. The neighbourhood counts around 5,150 residents, with a high share of one-person households at 51%. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere, where people treat each other with respect. Another speaks of Zaandam as a place with a raw, industrial soul, mentioning the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories on certain winds, and favourite spots like De Hemmes and the BIND café on the old Hembrug terrain. A third review, though focused on Assendelft, notes that all amenities are available with many schools and greenery. The neighbourhood itself recorded 243 crimes in the latest figures, which you can read as you see fit. For a closer look at the area, [the Oud West neighbourhood] page has more detail.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, you have a Dirk just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. Primary schools are close by too: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Lind, with the Nederlandse Patiënten Voorzorg Apotheek next door, both on your doorstep. Public transport is well served: the bus stop at Zaandam Station is just around the corner, with lines 64, 65, 67, 69, 111, 394, 456, 801, N19 and N94, and the train station itself is a five-minute walk away. The Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Zaanstad], which offers a full range of facilities.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 37 dB and aircraft noise at 44 dB both stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with peat soil that is sensitive to settling, and the Klimaateffectatlas notes that 9% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current and 2050 flood risk, while heat stress is rated medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including KRK Makelaars, KRK Makelaars Zaandam, and KRK Makelaars Zaandam on Funda, among others. The listing has been live since 13 May 2026.
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About Botenmakersstraat 120, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Oud West?
The asking price of €768,000 sits roughly 48% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €518,318 based on 66 homes currently on the market. The median asking price in Oud West is €450,000, and prices range from €235,000 to €1,750,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,730, while this home is listed at €7,046 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area.
What is the layout of this home according to the agent?
The agent describes this as a four-room house with two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a volume of 503 cubic metres. There is a garden to the front, side and rear, with the rear garden facing southwest, plus a balcony. The home is offered in full ownership. The agent lists the living area at 109 square metres, while the BAG registration records 136 square metres.
What insulation and heating does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has insulation in the roof, walls and floor, along with HR glazing. Heating comes from a combi boiler with partial underfloor heating. The energy label is D, which means you should expect moderate energy costs. The agent does not provide further details on the heating installation or its age.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The agent has not published the property type or year of construction for this home. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but those two specific fields are missing from the listing. As a result, the description relies on the other details the agent has provided, such as the room count, floor area and garden.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from public sources rather than an inspection of this specific home. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling, and the Klimaateffectatlas notes that 9% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an indication for the wider area, not a verdict on this particular property.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both of which stay below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood and heat stress risk for this area?
Pluvial flooding risk is low, and the flood risk is rated low both now and for 2050. Heat stress is rated medium for the current period and remains medium for 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. The data gives a general picture of how the surrounding area is expected to fare.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
A Dirk supermarket is just around the corner at about 319 metres, with an Albert Heijn and an Ekoplaza both at roughly 371 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 383 metres, and an AH to go is at 396 metres. In total, there are 36 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily grocery shopping is well covered.
Which schools are near this home?
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is the nearest primary school at about 241 metres, followed by Daltonschool De Westerkim at 288 metres. ICBS het Zaanplein is at 756 metres and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft at 865 metres. For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is at 869 metres. There are 49 schools within five kilometres in total.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The bus stop at Zaandam Station is about 300 metres away, serving lines 64, 65, 67, 69, 111, 394, 456, 801, N19 and N94. The Zaandam Vinkenstraat stop is at 308 metres with lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94, and the Botenmakersstraat stop is at 391 metres with line 67. Zaandam train station itself is about 356 metres away.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area with many young families and a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. Another speaks of the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and the BIND café. These reviews cover the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of demographics?
Oud West has around 5,150 residents, with 51% living in one-person households. The average household size is 1.8, and 24% of households have children. The age spread shows 33% aged 25 to 45, 25% aged 45 to 65, and 17% aged 65 or older. About 45% of homes are single-family, and 51% of the housing stock is owner-occupied.
