Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis two-under-one-roof house on Westzijde in Zaandam has a real sense of history, it was built in 1730. With 144 m² of living space and a 329 m² plot, it's a substantial home. The asking price of €800,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that's partly because the home is 71% larger than the typical home in Oud West. For context, the average price per m² in the area is €5,946. Semi-detached houses in Zaanstad sell for a wide range, from €240,000 to over a million.
Oud West is a dense, urban neighbourhood with over 5,000 residents. It's a mix of singles and families, with many homes built before 1945. The area has a very high address density, meaning shops, cafes and services are all close by. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures show a diverse community with a relatively young population, the largest age group is 25 to 45. The neighbourhood Oud West is known for its central location within Zaandam.
For your morning bread, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and SPAR express and Dirk are a couple of streets away. There's also an AH XL within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is on your doorstep, and Zaanlands Lyceum is a couple of streets away for secondary education. The municipality Zaanstad offers a range of amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and several parks within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Adventus Makelaars.
Details of this home
Westzijde 210, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
37 within 5 km
51 within 5 km
About Westzijde 210, Zaandam
The asking price is 80% above the average asking price in Oud West (€443,719), but this home is also 71% larger than the average (84 m²). The price per m² works out at about €5,556, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,946. So while the total price is high, it reflects the size and character of the property.
The home has energy label E. That means it's not very energy-efficient, you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Oud West, 42.9% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly typical for the area. The home dates from 1730, so improvements like insulation and double glazing may be needed.
The plot size is 329 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden.
Oud West is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It has a mix of singles and families, and many homes are pre-war. The area has a young population, with the largest group aged 25-45. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and schools within walking distance, and the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
In the past year, sold homes in Oud West had an average listing time of 61 days. That's about two months, which suggests a fairly balanced market, not too fast, not too slow.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is just around the corner (177 m), and Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is a couple of streets away (523 m). For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is about 400 m away.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West