Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Zeemansstraat in Zaandam has a generous feel, with 145 m² of living space. This listing does not state a year of construction. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €439,000, the price is in line with the market, especially given the size, the floor area is 73% larger than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². Compared to other apartments in Zaanstad, this one stands out for its space.
Oud West is a dense, urban area with a mix of pre-war and modern homes. With over 5,000 residents and a high address density, it feels bustling. Many households are single-person, and the area has a young profile, the largest age group is 25 to 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from statistics. The area has a good number of amenities within walking distance, making daily life convenient. The Oud West neighbourhood is known for its central location in Zaandam.
For your morning bread, Vomar is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. Dirk and AH to go are also within a ten-minute walk. For primary schools, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk, Daltonschool De Westerkim is a couple of streets away, and ICBS het Zaanplein is a ten-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with the train station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of facilities and green spaces nearby.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Stuurman en Stuurman Makelaars en Taxateurs. The listing does not state the year of construction, so some details about the home itself are not available.
Details of this home
Zeemansstraat 79A, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
35 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Zeemansstraat 79A, Zaandam
The asking price of €439,000 is close to the average sale price in Oud West (€443,719) and above the median (€405,000). Given the large floor area of 145 m², 73% above the neighbourhood average, the price per m² is actually lower than the neighbourhood average of €5,946. So it appears priced for the space.
The energy label is E. This is below the current average for homes in Oud West, where over a third have labels A or better. An E label means the home is less energy-efficient, so heating costs are likely to be higher than in a more modern property. It may be worth considering energy-saving improvements.
Oud West is a very urban area with a high density of amenities. Supermarkets, restaurants, and a library are all within a few minutes' walk. The train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The area has a young, active population and a mix of housing. It's a convenient base for daily errands and commuting.
Several primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (463 m), Daltonschool De Westerkim (514 m), and ICBS het Zaanplein (637 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away. The area has a good selection of schools, making it suitable for families.
The train station is 1.2 km away, a ten-minute walk. The station provides connections to Zaandam centre and beyond.
The agent has not published the year of construction in the listing. This detail is missing from the available information, so it is not possible to say how old the building is. The neighbourhood has many pre-war homes (81% built before 1945), but this specific property's age is not provided.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West