Rosmolenbuurt West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 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. The studio on Grootscheepmakersstraat is a modern 44 m² home built in 2020, priced at €299,500. Compared to other studios in Zaanstad, the price is in line with the market.
Rosmolenbuurt West is a lively urban neighbourhood with a mix of ages and households. One resident calls it a "cosy neighbourhood" and says: "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." Another describes it as an "old working-class neighbourhood" with "living in a quiet neighbourhood with quite a lot of greenery." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.3 out of 10. The neighbourhood Rosmolenbuurt West has a very high density of addresses, typical of a strongly urban area.
For daily groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt and Vomar are a couple of streets away. ICBS het Zaanplein primary school is on your doorstep, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers plenty of nearby amenities, including a GP practice and a park within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam.
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At 44 m² and built in 2020, the price of €299,500 is in line with the market for studios in Zaanstad. The neighbourhood is well-regarded, with a score of 8.3 from two reviews.
Rosmolenbuurt West is a strongly urban area with a very high address density. Residents describe it as a cosy neighbourhood with a quiet street, though some mention occasional nuisance from loitering youths. There is a social neighbourhood team and neighbours are friendly. The area has quite a lot of greenery.
The nearest train station is 1.6 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Dirk is just around the corner at 306 m, Dekamarkt is 516 m away, and Vomar is 537 m away. Albert Heijn is 800 m away, a ten-minute walk.
Yes, ICBS het Zaanplein primary school is on your doorstep at 188 m. Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 708 m away, and several other primary schools are within a ten-minute walk.
The agent has not provided the energy label in the listing.
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 | – |
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