A modern studio in Oud West
This studio on the first floor of a 2018 building sits on a quiet road in Oud West, a residential pocket of Zaandam West. The setting is sheltered, and the home is part of a neighbourhood where many households are single-person, with a mix of ages. At €287,500, the asking price is in line with the market, and it sits well below the neighbourhood average asking price of €518,318. For context, studios in Zaanstad give a sense of what this segment typically costs.
Inside the home
The home has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor with a living area of 44 m². It is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler, and it comes with full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €75. The property is described as an upper-floor apartment, and the agent lists the same living area as the BAG registration, so there is no discrepancy between the two figures.
Oud West
Oud West is a compact neighbourhood of about 5,350 residents, where just over half of households are single people. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a calm area with many young families and a respectful, sociable atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories on certain winds, and points to spots like De Hemmes and BIND as local favourites. A third review, about the wider municipality, notes that amenities are plentiful and the area is green. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood. The Oud West neighbourhood itself has 66 homes currently for sale.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by, with a Dekamarkt on your doorstep and a SPAR express just around the corner. Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is on your doorstep, and the Zaanlands Lyceum is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk van Loenen, is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Zaandam Oost is a similar distance. Bus stop Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg/Westzijde is just around the corner with line 67, and Zaandam Kogerveld station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad surrounds it all.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €287,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price is virtually equal to that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €191,000 to €287,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with peat soil noted as sensitive to settlement, and 9% of properties in the area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Stuurman en Stuurman Makelaars en Taxateurs.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Harenmakersstraat 2C3, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €287,500 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €287,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not a current market value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ rose by 50%, from €191,000 to €287,000, which shows how the valuation has moved over the past five years.
What is the layout of this studio?
The home has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 44 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It is an upper-floor apartment in a 2018 building, fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €75.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level public data. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and 9% of properties in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this home?
A Dekamarkt is about 220 metres away, and a SPAR express is roughly 312 metres from the door. A Dirk is about 669 metres away, with another Dekamarkt at 740 metres and an AH XL at 815 metres. In total there are 37 supermarkets within five kilometres, so daily groceries are well covered.
Which schools are closest to this home?
Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft is about 81 metres away, making it effectively on your doorstep. The Zaanlands Lyceum, a secondary school, is about 352 metres away. Openbare basisschool In 't Veld is at 452 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut at 755 metres. There are 51 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg/Westzijde, about 133 metres away, served by line 67. Another stop, Zaandam, Vincent van Goghweg, is at 381 metres with lines 64, 65, 69, 394 and N19. Zaandam Kogerveld train station is about 863 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Zaanstad?
Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.51, based on 53 reviews. One resident describes a calm area with many young families and a respectful, sociable atmosphere. Another mentions the smell of chocolate from local factories and highlights spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not specifically Oud West.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Road traffic noise is measured at 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 40 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 43 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public area-level data and describe the address surroundings rather than the soundproofing of this specific home.
