Hooiven 8
Vennenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodA family home on a quiet road
This spacious family home sits on a quiet road in the Vennenbuurt, a residential area in Zaandam. With five bedrooms and a living area of 136 square metres, there is plenty of room for a growing family. The asking price of €445,000 works out at €3,272 per square metre, which is in line with the market for homes in Zaanstad.
This listing does not state the property type or year of construction. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing whether this is a terraced, semi-detached or detached house, or how old the home is.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has six rooms, five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors. The total volume is 474 cubic metres. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is situated on a quiet road in a residential area.
The Vennenbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes living in Zaandam as "like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded." Another resident mentions the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories, calling it "the ultimate 'gezellige buurt' perk you won't find in travel guides." The neighbourhood itself has 1,625 residents, and about a third of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Vennenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For your daily groceries, Vomar is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools are on your doorstep: RK basisschool Paus Joannes and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Broekema, and Service Apotheek Allegra is the closest pharmacy, both a couple of streets away. Bus stop Zaandam, Schaarsven is just around the corner, served by line 65. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad. According to public address data, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the legal standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Evim Makelaars B.V. and Evim Makelaars B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Hooiven 8, Zaandam
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price is €445,000. With a living area of 136 square metres, that works out at €3,272 per square metre, based on the agent's listing. This is in line with the market for homes in Zaanstad.
How many bedrooms does this home have?
According to the agent, the home has five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. In total there are six rooms. The living area is 136 square metres, and the volume is 474 cubic metres.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is separate from the asking price. Since it is not mentioned, we cannot compare it with the asking price.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Vomar is just around the corner, about 536 metres away. Other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk include SPAR express, Dekamarkt, AH XL and Lidl. There are 40 supermarkets within a 5-kilometre radius.
What schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools are on your doorstep: RK basisschool Paus Joannes and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde, both about 118 metres away. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are about 247 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Zaandam, Schaarsven is just around the corner, served by line 65. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 2.2 kilometres away. There are also other bus stops nearby with lines 111, 391 and N94.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Vennenbuurt has 1,625 residents. About a third of the homes are owner-occupied. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories as a unique perk.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the property type or year of construction. These fields were not published by the agent. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
Statistics for Vennenbuurt
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
Experiences from Poelenburg
How residents experience their district
A 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 AIHave lived here for over 40 years, don't want to leave despite negative reactions from outsiders
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Poelenburg
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €365,769 | €340,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,133 | – |
| Rent price | €1,602 p/m | €1,602 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €17 p/m | – |
Experiences from Zaanstad
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 AIStatistics for Zaanstad
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €465,681 | €423,237 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,733 | – |
| Rent price | €1,665 p/m | €1,598 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
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Hooiven 8, Zaandam
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