Hooiven 8
Vennenbuurt, Zaanstad
A 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.





