Rosmolenbuurt West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis studio on the Grootscheepmakersstraat sits right in the centre of Zaandam, in the Rosmolenbuurt West neighbourhood. Built in 2020, it's a recent addition to an area where older buildings dominate. With a price of €285,000, the asking price is 61% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €737,250. That makes it a sharp price point for a home of this size. For more context, you can compare with other studios in Zaanstad.
The studio spans 37 m² on the ground floor, with two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom. It's fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler with underfloor heating. The property is freehold, and the homeowners' association fee is €115.48 per month. The living area according to the BAG registration is 37 m², which matches the agent's listing.
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.5, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly." Another mentions: "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." The neighbourhood has about 5,985 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It's a lively area with a strong sense of community. For more on the area, see the Rosmolenbuurt West neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: the Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and the Vomar and Dekamarkt are a couple of streets away. ICBS het Zaanplein primary school is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors is just around the corner, with the BENU pharmacy right next to it. For public transport, bus stop Botenmakersstraat with line 67 is just around the corner, and the Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Zaanstad.
The WOZ value as of 1 January 2025 is €267,000, and the asking price is 7% above that. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €204,000 to €267,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications: road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, but the current flood risk and heat stress are medium, as is the 2050 outlook.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including KRK Makelaars Zaandam.
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About Grootscheepmakersstraat 1A3, Zaandam
The asking price of €285,000 is 7% above the WOZ value of €267,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 31%, from €204,000 in 2020 to €267,000 in 2025.
According to the agent, this ground-floor studio has two rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 37 m², and the volume is 120 m³. The property is fully insulated and has a central heating boiler with underfloor heating.
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, which contributes to its efficiency.
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are indications for the area, not a measurement of this specific home.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data. This is not an inspection of the property itself, but a general indication for the area. The home was built in 2020, which is recent, but the foundation risk is not related to the construction year.
Area-level indications show that pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is low, while the current flood risk and heat stress are medium. The outlook for 2050 remains medium for both flood risk and heat stress. These are general indications for the area, not specific to this home.
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, just around the corner at about 322 metres. Vomar is at 522 metres, and Dekamarkt at 543 metres. There are also other options within a short distance, including another Dekamarkt and an Albert Heijn.
ICBS het Zaanplein, a primary school, is on your doorstep at about 162 metres. Other primary schools within a ten-minute walk include Openbare Basisschool Et Buut and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft. There is also a special education school, Dynamica Onderwijs, at 720 metres.
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Botenmakersstraat, just around the corner, served by line 67. A bit further, at about 310 metres, is Zaandam, Veldvliegerweg with lines 64, 65, 69, and 391. The Zaandam train station is about 920 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
Residents of the district give it an average score of 8.5 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly." Another mentions: "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."
The asking price per m² is €7,703, based on the agent's listing area of 37 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,595. This studio is priced higher per m², which is common for smaller homes, but the total price is below the neighbourhood average.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
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
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €426,688 | €392,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,723 | – |
| Rent price | €2,500 p/m | €2,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
I really feel at home here, I have never been discriminated against or treated meanly
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly 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
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €426,688 | €392,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,723 | – |
| Rent price | €2,500 p/m | €2,500 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIThis is a renovated district. Many new and old residents. Nice contact with the neighbours. Pleasant living.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €471,454 | €426,037 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,772 | – |
| Rent price | €1,704 p/m | €1,641 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Grootscheepmakersstraat 1A3, Zaandam
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