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Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Herengracht in Zaandam's Oud West neighbourhood is a compact home with a practical layout. At €250,000, the asking price is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €443,719, which makes it a keen entry point into the local market, especially given that studios in Zaanstad tend to be smaller and more affordable than family homes.
Oud West is a densely built area with a mix of pre-war housing and modern apartments. With over 5,000 residents and a high address density (3,640 per km²), it has a distinctly urban feel. The population is diverse: many singles and young adults, but also families with children. The neighbourhood has a strong community vibe, though no resident reviews are available for this listing. Average incomes are around the national median, and the area is known for its proximity to the city centre.
For your daily shopping, Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (a five-minute walk) and Daltonschool De Westerkim (also a five-minute walk). The municipality Zaanstad offers good local amenities, with a train station about a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Saen Garantiemakelaars Zaandam.
Details of this home
Herengracht 104A, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
36 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Herengracht 104A, Zaandam
The asking price of €250,000 is 44% below the average asking price in Oud West (€443,719). However, this studio is also smaller than average (43 m² vs 84 m²). Given the compact size and the fact that studios in Zaanstad typically cost less, the price seems in line with the market for this type of home.
The home has energy label C. That means it has reasonable insulation and energy efficiency, but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy bills. In the neighbourhood, about 21% of homes have label C, while 43% have a lower label (D or worse), so this home is slightly better than average for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or other cities in the region.
Dirk is just around the corner (292 m), and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away (334 m). Vomar and AH to go are also within a five-minute walk. So daily groceries are very easy to get.
The neighbourhood recorded 243 total crimes in the latest data. That's a moderate number for an urban area with over 5,000 residents.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (311 m), Daltonschool De Westerkim (361 m), and ICBS het Zaanplein (700 m). For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is about 916 m away.
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