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Russische buurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis two-under-one-roof house on Hogendijk 5 in Zaandam feels solid and well-kept, with a floor area of 131 m² and a 105 m² plot. Built in 1999 and carrying energy label B, it's efficient and modern. The asking price of €650,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €383,282, but you're getting a home that's 58% larger than the typical home in the area. For context, semi-detached houses in Zaanstad are a sought-after type here.
The neighbourhood Russische buurt is densely built and very urban, with over 3,400 addresses per km². It's a young area: nearly 40% of residents are between 25 and 45. But the two reviews paint a less rosy picture. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing." Another adds: "It's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up." So while the home itself is solid, the street scene may take some getting used to.
For your morning bread run, Vomar is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including ICBS het Zaanplein and OBS Herman Gorter, both about 600 m from the door. The municipality Zaanstad keeps the wider area connected, with Zaandam station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Adriaanssen makelaardij, Funda and Pararius. The agent has published full specs, so what you see is what you get.
Details of this home
Hogendijk 5, Zaandam
Fair · 2 residents
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
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About Hogendijk 5, Zaandam
The asking price is 70% above the neighbourhood average of €383,282, but this home is also 58% larger than the typical home in the Russische buurt (83 m²). Given its size, modern build and energy label B, the price is on the high side but reflects the extra space and quality.
The Russische buurt is very urban and densely populated, with many young adults. However, resident reviews mention deterioration, litter and safety concerns in the evenings. It's a mixed area: convenient for amenities but not without its drawbacks.
Zaandam station is 0.9 km away, about a ten-minute walk. From there you can reach Amsterdam in under 15 minutes.
Vomar is just 198 m away, Dekamarkt at 438 m, and Albert Heijn at 495 m. So daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
Yes, several primary schools are within a ten-minute walk: ICBS het Zaanplein (596 m) and OBS Herman Gorter (598 m) are the closest. Secondary schools are about 2.1 km away.
The home has energy label B, which means it's quite efficient. You can expect relatively low energy bills compared to older homes with labels D or lower.
There are 28 homes for sale in the Russische buurt, with prices ranging from €265,000 to €665,000. This home is at the top end of that range.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Russische buurt
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