Rosmolenbuurt West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis listing on Kweekerstraat in Zaandam is a room available for €850 a month. This listing does not state a house number, postcode, floor area, year of construction or energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. Compared to other rooms in Zaanstad, the price is in line with the market.
Based on two reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an 8.3 out of 10. One resident calls it a "Cosy neighbourhood" and says: "Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other." Another describes it as an "Old working-class neighbourhood" with "Living in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery." The area has a mix of families and singles, with many young adults. Homes are a mix of houses and flats, and about 40% are owner-occupied. For more context, see the Rosmolenbuurt West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR express is just around the corner, and a Dekamarkt and an AH XL are a couple of streets away. For primary schools, Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is on your doorstep, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is a five-minute walk. Secondary schools like Zaanlands Lyceum and Blaise Pascal College are within a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Kamernet. The agent has not published full specs such as floor area, year of construction or energy label.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Details of this home
About Kweekerstraat, Zaandam
Kamernet has published only the street and price.
The average rent for a rental home in Rosmolenbuurt West is €1,825, but that includes larger properties. For a room, €850 is typical for the area. The market here moves quickly: homes are rented out in about 12 days on average.
Residents describe it as a quiet, green area with a strong community feel. There is occasional nuisance from loitering youths in the evening, but the social neighbourhood team organises activities. Neighbours greet and help each other.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle.
A SPAR express is 225 metres away, a Dekamarkt is 403 metres, and an AH XL is 447 metres. All are within a five-minute walk.
Yes, Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is 170 metres away, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is 430 metres. Secondary schools like Zaanlands Lyceum (657 m) and Blaise Pascal College (684 m) are also nearby.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €459,814 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,529 | – |
| Rent price | €1,825 p/m | €1,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €459,814 | €395,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,529 | – |
| Rent price | €1,825 p/m | €1,825 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €32 p/m | – |
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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Kweekerstraat, Zaandam
View more homes nearby
