Zaans Hout, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis listing is for a room on Letterhout in Zaandam, a street in the Zaans Hout neighbourhood. 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. At €1,585 per month, the rent is in line with the average for rooms in Zaanstad.
Zaans Hout is a lively neighbourhood with a mix of residents, from young professionals to families. The area has a strong urban feel, with a high density of addresses. Based on the available data, there are no resident reviews to share, but the neighbourhood is home to a diverse population. The average household size is 1.9, and many households are single-person. The Zaans Hout neighbourhood is part of the larger municipality of Zaanstad.
For daily shopping, you have an Aldi just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. There are also two AH to go stores within a short walk. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Dijk is a five-minute walk, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is about a ten-minute walk. The area is well connected, with a train station about 2.9 km away. The municipality of Zaanstad offers a range of amenities and services.
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About Letterhout, Zaandam
The asking rent is €1,585 per month. In the Zaans Hout neighbourhood, the average rent for available rentals is €1,730, with a median of €1,618.
The listing gives the street name Letterhout but does not state a house number or postcode. As a result, the exact location within the street may differ from the actual home.
Kamernet has published only the street and price on Kamernet.
Zaans Hout is a densely populated neighbourhood with a mix of households. Many residents live alone, and there are also families with children. The area has a strong urban character, with a high address density.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €484,681 | €424,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,173 | – |
| Rent price | €1,697 p/m | €1,590 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
It's a beautiful and green neighbourhood, with nature that truly enchants you. Yet sometimes it can feel too quiet and isolated. The neighbourhood is connected to the rest of the city by only two roads. When the bridge 'De Binding' is closed, only one route remains to civilisation — which regularly leads to traffic jams. Additionally, there is unfortunately a lack of good amenities. There isn't a single café or ice cream parlour in the area; for a simple cup of coffee or a treat, you have to travel miles. The infrastructure could certainly be improved to make life here more pleasant and better connected.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood where you can find everything. From primary school, supermarket and public transport. And much more. Very child-friendly. Parking is a bit of a hassle, but that's really a small downside.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €509,591 | €412,535 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,677 | – |
| Rent price | €1,776 p/m | €1,680 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €20 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 | €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 | – |
Letterhout, Zaandam
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