Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westzijde in Zaandam is a modern, energy-efficient home with an A++ label, meaning very low heating costs. The listing does not state the year of construction, so some details about the building's age are missing. At €480,000, the price is above the neighbourhood median of €405,000, but in line with the average price per m² of €5,946 given the 79 m² floor area. For context, apartments in Zaanstad vary widely in price.
Oud West is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war and modern homes. With over 5,000 residents and many single-person households, it has a young, dynamic feel. The neighbourhood has a high address density of 3,640 per km², so streets are busy. The Oud West neighbourhood is known for its central location and variety of shops and eateries.
For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close: ICBS het Zaanplein is just around the corner, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Zaanstad offers good connections to Amsterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including HVMS and HVMS. The agent has not published the year of construction.
Details of this home
Westzijde 48B, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
36 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Westzijde 48B, Zaandam
The asking price of €480,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €405,000, but the average price per m² in Oud West is €5,946, and this apartment has 79 m², which gives a price per m² of about €6,076. That is slightly above average, but the A++ energy label adds value. Recently sold homes in the area averaged €455,674, so the price is on the high side but not unreasonable for a well-insulated home.
The energy label is A++, which is the highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or solar panels. Heating costs will be low, and the home has a minimal environmental footprint. In Oud West, only about 21% of homes have an A+ label or better, so this is a standout feature.
The train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. Zaandam station offers direct connections to Amsterdam and other cities, making this a convenient location for commuters.
Oud West is a lively, urban neighbourhood with a mix of young professionals and families. It has a high population density and many single-person households. The area has a variety of shops, restaurants, and cafes, and the city centre is within walking distance. Crime figures are moderate, with 243 incidents reported, which is typical for a central urban area.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. ICBS het Zaanplein is 331 m away, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 601 m, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is 667 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away. The area has a total of 49 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The listing does not include the year of construction. This information is not provided by the agent, so it is unknown. The building may be older, but the A++ energy label suggests it has been thoroughly renovated or is a newer build.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West
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