Bomenbuurt Oost, Zaanstad
This semi-detached house on Cederstraat 20 sits in Bomenbuurt Oost, a residential area in Zaandam Zuid. The home was built in 1966 and offers a comfortable layout across three floors. With a price of €519,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the average in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for semi-detached houses in Zaanstad is around €447,417, so this home is priced above that figure.
The agent describes this as a 2-under-1-kap house with four rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 107 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot measures 187 m². The home has a front, side, and rear garden, with the rear garden facing northeast and accessible via the back alley. There is also a detached brick garage. The property is freehold, and the agent notes insulation in the roof, double glazing, HR glass, and wall insulation, plus a central heating boiler.
Bomenbuurt Oost is a lively neighbourhood with a mix of housing, and residents of the wider district give it an average score of 6.71 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes Zaandam as having a 'raw, industrial soul' and mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories, while another notes it's 'reasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.' The neighbourhood has about 2,580 residents, and a good share of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Bomenbuurt Oost neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy from here. The nearest supermarket, Vomar, is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and AH XL are a ten-minute walk away. For schools, Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde is on your doorstep, and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Broekema and Service Apotheek Allegra are both a couple of streets away. For public transport, the bus stop Zaandam, Morgensterstraat is just around the corner, with lines 111, 391, and N94. The train station Zaandam is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Zaanstad covers the wider area.
The WOZ value for this home is €451,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed according to municipal data. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the legal norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1966 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is low now but medium by 2050.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam and Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam on Funda.
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Details of this home
The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Cederstraat 20, Zaandam
The asking price of €519,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €451,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This comparison is a factual observation; it does not indicate whether the price is fair or not.
According to the agent, this 2-under-1-kap house has four rooms, three bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 107 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 110 m². The plot is 187 m². There is a front, side, and rear garden, with the rear garden facing northeast and accessible via the back alley. A detached brick garage is also present.
The agent does mention insulation in the roof, double glazing, HR glass, and wall insulation, as well as a central heating boiler. However, without an official energy label, the energy performance cannot be classified.
The address risk data indicates that noise levels from road traffic are 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 27 dB Lden, and from air traffic 45 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 or 2023. These levels are all below the legal norm. This is an area-level indication, not a measurement at the property itself.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the home was built in 1966 on peat soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
According to the climate risk data, pluvial flooding risk is medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is low currently but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications and do not reflect the specific condition of this home.
The nearest supermarket is Vomar, about 757 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Dekamarkt is about 1 km away, and AH XL is about 1.2 km away. There are also Lidl and SPAR express within 1.4 km. These distances are approximate walking distances.
Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde is just 151 metres away, and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool is 191 metres away. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are both about 365 metres away. These are the nearest schools according to the data.
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Morgensterstraat, about 261 metres away, with lines 111, 391, and N94. Another stop, Zaandam, Schaarsven, is 312 metres away with line 65. The nearest train station is Zaandam, about 2 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified.
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.71 out of 10, based on twelve reviews. One resident describes Zaandam as having a 'raw, industrial soul' and mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories. Another says it's 'reasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.' These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this neighbourhood.
The listing does not state the energy label. As a result, the energy performance of the home cannot be assessed. Other property details, such as the layout and floor areas, are provided by the agent. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
No more than 27 years ago
Auto-translated to English by AIOnly Good morning Good afternoon nothing else it's very quiet here I love bustle around me children playing people sitting outside on summer evenings.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €447,417 | €450,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,179 | – |
| Rent price | €2,525 p/m | €2,525 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €31 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
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 AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AINo more than 27 years ago
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses. There are plenty of primary and secondary schools in the area, but unfortunately no universities or colleges. It is very close to Amsterdam (10 minutes by car), which is always nice. The infrastructure is very good and there are more and more improvements. It is a shame that there is not a larger centre, because at the moment there are only clothing stores, terraces and restaurants. House prices are also getting more expensive, and are starting to look more and more like those in Amsterdam. There are also plenty of sports clubs. The only problem is the Poelenburg district, where there are sometimes issues. I hope that more attention will be paid to that.
Auto-translated to English by AIgenerally I don't experience any nuisance and children can go to the playground to make friends, lots of nice people (in my experience) and I definitely recommend living here
Auto-translated to English by AIOnly Good morning Good afternoon nothing else it's very quiet here I love bustle around me children playing people sitting outside on summer evenings.
Auto-translated to English by AIMessy neighbourhood, generally nice people but could do with more pulling together (including myself), almost everyone has a fast life here, it would be nice if people were sometimes less rushed and took it easy doing something for someone else, this could be something very small like greeting someone kindly or letting someone go ahead. The neighbourhood could also be a bit tidier in some places, there is rubbish lying in the streets, also from all the DIY that goes on a lot. Furthermore, there are primary schools in the area but they are very full. Also secondary education which is not far by bike. There are restaurants, cafés, lunch spots, a supermarket, bike repair shop, hairdresser, much more and the city of course, which is very close. Also there is regularly a nice party at the Burcht and the river Zaan is nice to walk along. The neighbourhood feels reasonably safe, if something unpleasant were to happen that is seen by residents, I am quite sure they would come to help if needed. Green space is unfortunately somewhat lacking, in principle logical because it's the Randstad but I think it could easily be a lot greener, especially the gardens.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fine neighbourhood, but the waste collection could be better. There's also so much loose rubbish on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €443,342 | €411,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,452 | – |
| Rent price | €2,343 p/m | €2,343 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €31 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 | – |
Cederstraat 20, Zaandam
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