Rosmolenbuurt West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Grootscheepmakersstraat in Zaandam is part of a 2020 development, so it feels fresh and efficient. This listing does not state an energy label. As a result, the rest of this page is mainly about the street and the neighbourhood, not the home itself. At €285,000 for 36 m², the price is in line with what you'd expect for a new-build studio in this part of Zaanstad, compared to other studios in Zaanstad.
The neighbourhood is Rosmolenbuurt West, a quiet area with quite a lot of greenery, as one resident puts it. Two residents have reviewed it, giving an average score of 8.3 out of 10. One describes it as a 'Cosy neighbourhood' with a fairly quiet street, though sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Another calls it an 'Old working-class neighbourhood' and appreciates the peace and green surroundings. The area has a mix of families and singles, with many younger adults. For more context, see the Rosmolenbuurt West neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Vomar and Dekamarkt are a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, ICBS het Zaanplein, is on your doorstep, and there are several others within a ten-minute walk. A GP is also just around the corner, and the train station is a ten-minute walk, making it easy to get around. The municipality of Zaanstad keeps the area well connected; you can read more about the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam.
Details of this home
Grootscheepmakersstraat 1A14, Zaandam
Very good · 2 residents
Fairly quiet street. Sometimes nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Nice social neighbourhood team with lots of activities. Neighbours greet and help each other.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery
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About Grootscheepmakersstraat 1A14, Zaandam
At 36 m² and built in 2020, the price of €285,000 works out to about €7,917 per m². That's typical for a new-build studio in Zaanstad, where modern studios tend to command a premium. The neighbourhood is quiet and green, which adds to the appeal. Without an energy label, you can't be sure about running costs, but a 2020 build is generally efficient.
Rosmolenbuurt West is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of old working-class character and modern developments. Residents give it an 8.3 out of 10. One says it's cosy with helpful neighbours, though there can be some nuisance from loitering youths in the evening. Another appreciates the peace and greenery. The area has many young adults and singles, and a fair number of families.
The train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Amsterdam or elsewhere in the region straightforward. The neighbourhood is well connected, with a high address density of 3,726 per km², so you're in a busy urban area.
Dirk supermarket is just around the corner (315 m), and Vomar and Dekamarkt are within a five-minute walk. For primary schools, ICBS het Zaanplein is only 169 m away, and there are several others within 800 m. A GP is 500 m away, and a restaurant is also 500 m. So daily errands are easy on foot.
The agent, Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam, has not stated the energy label in the listing. This is a missing detail, so the exact efficiency of the home is unknown. However, the building was constructed in 2020, so it likely meets modern standards.
With a price of €285,000 for a studio, it's accessible for many first-time buyers, especially given the modern build. The neighbourhood is quiet and green, with good amenities within walking distance. The train station is a ten-minute walk, so commuting is easy. Just note that the energy label is missing, so you'd need to factor in potential energy costs.
The property is listed as a studio, so it is a single open-plan living space with a separate bathroom and kitchen. The exact layout is not detailed in the listing, but studios typically combine the bedroom and living area. The floor area is 36 m², which is compact but efficient for one person.
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