Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis semi-detached house on Westzijde in Zaandam is a rare find. With 319 m² of living space on a 474 m² plot, it offers generous proportions that are hard to come by in Oud West. The home dates from 1894 and has an energy label C. At €1,200,000, the asking price is 170% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719, which puts it on the high side compared to other semi-detached houses in Zaanstad.
Oud West is a densely built area with a mix of pre-war homes and modern apartments. The neighbourhood has 5,150 residents, many of whom live alone (1,425 one-person households). Families with children make up 670 households. The area scores a 1 on the urbanity scale, meaning it is very strongly urban. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Oud West is known for its central location and lively streets.
For your daily shopping, Dekamarkt is just around the corner, with SPAR express and Dirk a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is on your doorstep, and Zaanlands Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers a range of amenities, including a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Thijssen Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Westzijde 214, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
37 within 5 km
51 within 5 km
About Westzijde 214, Zaandam
The asking price is €1,200,000, which is 170% above the neighbourhood average of €443,719. However, this home is much larger than typical properties in Oud West: 319 m² versus an average of 84 m². The price per square metre works out at about €3,762, which is below the neighbourhood average of €5,946 per m². So while the total price is high, the price per square metre is actually competitive.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In the neighbourhood, 21.4% of homes have label C, while 42.9% have label D or lower. Label C means the home is reasonably energy-efficient, but you can expect moderate heating costs. It is not as efficient as a modern A-label home, but better than many older properties.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to regional rail connections. The neighbourhood is very urban, with a high density of addresses, so bus stops are likely nearby as well.
There are several schools within walking distance. Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is just 172 m away, and Zaanlands Lyceum (secondary school) is 402 m away. Other primary schools include Openbare basisschool In 't Veld (510 m) and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (655 m). So children can walk or cycle to school easily.
This home has a living area of 319 m², which is 280% larger than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². The plot is 474 m², also well above average. It is one of the largest homes currently for sale in Oud West, where the maximum asking price for other homes is €1,025,000.
The CBS data records 243 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita rate or comparison, it is hard to judge. Oud West is a densely populated urban area, so some crime is expected. For specific concerns, you would need to check local crime maps.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West
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