Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Frans Halsstraat sits in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, a lively part of Zaandam. Built in 1928, it has 77 m² of living space on a 110 m² plot and an energy label D. The asking price of €425,000 is 36% above the neighbourhood average of €311,625, which puts it on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in Zaanstad.
The neighbourhood Schilders- en Waddenbuurt is densely built-up with a mix of families and singles. Two-thirds of homes are single-family, and 81% are owner-occupied. The area has a strong urban feel, with 2,793 addresses per km². No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from CBS figures: a fairly even spread of ages, with many households with children.
Daily errands are easy: a Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. For school, the Zaanlands Lyceum (secondary) is a couple of streets away, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft (primary) is a five-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers plenty of local amenities, with a park or public garden just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam and appears on multiple channels.
Details of this home
Frans Halsstraat 7, Zaandam
Data from Schilders- en Waddenbuurt
Data from Schilders- en Waddenbuurt
38 within 5 km
56 within 5 km
About Frans Halsstraat 7, Zaandam
The asking price of €425,000 is 36% above the average asking price in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, which is €311,625. However, recently sold homes in the neighbourhood went for an average of €500,789, so the price is not out of line with what buyers have been paying. The home is a semi-detached house with a garden, which is a sought-after type in this area.
The home has energy label D. This is a common label for houses built in 1928. It means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with label A or B. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. This makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities in the region.
The Zaanlands Lyceum (secondary school) is 441 m away, and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft (primary) is 559 m away. Both are within a short walk, making the area practical for families with school-age children.
Currently, there are 4 homes for sale in the Schilders- en Waddenbuurt, with an average asking price of €311,625. This home is one of the few semi-detached houses available, which may explain the higher price.
The Schilders- en Waddenbuurt is a densely populated urban area with a mix of families and singles. Two-thirds of homes are single-family, and most are owner-occupied. The area has a strong community feel, with a park just 300 m away and plenty of shops and schools within walking distance.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schilders- en Waddenbuurt