Vinkenstraat 42K
Oud West, Zaanstad
AreaA modern studio in the heart of Zaandam
This studio sits in the middle of Zaandam, in the Oud West neighbourhood, a spot that feels alive with the city around it. Built in 2017, it is a recent addition to an area where many homes date from before 1945. The asking price of €300,000 is on the high side for a studio, though it sits well below the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price here is €518,318, and this home is priced 42% below that figure. If you are looking at [studios in Zaanstad], this one stands out for its modern build and central setting.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the fourth storey. The living area is listed at 46 m², while the BAG registration records 44 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It has a balcony, and you own the property outright. There is a homeowners' association fee of €104.46 per month. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable.
Life in Oud West
Oud West is a neighbourhood with a mix of old and new, where about half the homes were built before 1945 but a fifth date from after 2010. It is a densely populated area, with 5,150 residents and a high proportion of single-person households. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a "gezellige sfeer" with many young families and a sense of togetherness. Another praises the "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature", mentioning the chocolate smell from local factories and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, but they paint a picture of a friendly, community-minded place. The [Oud West neighbourhood] itself is compact and central, with the station and shops close by.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is convenient. The Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza just around the corner. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a couple of streets away, as is ICBS het Zaanplein. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Lind and the pharmacy are both just around the corner. The bus stop at Vinkenstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94. Zaandam train station is a five-minute walk, and the Zaans Medisch Centrum hospital is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Zaanstad], which offers plenty of amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €347,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €300,000 is 14% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 38%, from €252,000 to €347,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level data rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 9% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, all through Saen Garantiemakelaars Koog aan de Zaan. The listing has been live since 2 September 2026.
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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 Vinkenstraat 42K, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 14% below the WOZ value of €347,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 38%, from €252,000 to €347,000.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, the studio has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the fourth storey. The living area is listed at 46 m², while the BAG registration records 44 m². There is a balcony, and the home is fully insulated with a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The home is also described as fully insulated, which supports the efficient label. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €104.46 per month. This fee is paid to the VvE, which manages the shared parts of the building. The fee covers the costs of maintaining common areas and the building's shared installations.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In this neighbourhood, 9% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual condition of the foundation would need to be assessed separately.
How noisy is the location?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep at 146 metres. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are both at 300 metres, and Dirk is at 356 metres. There is also an AH to go at 472 metres. With 35 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is at 556 metres, and ICBS het Zaanplein is at 577 metres. Daltonschool De Westerkim is at 609 metres, and OBS Herman Gorter is at 915 metres. All are primary schools. For secondary education, the nearest school is at 1.4 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop at Vinkenstraat is on your doorstep at 48 metres, with lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94. Zaandam train station is at 464 metres, about a five-minute walk. There are also bus stops at Gedempte Gracht and Botenmakersstraat within 300 metres. The station offers connections to Amsterdam and other cities.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Oud West has 5,150 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households at 51%. About 45% of homes are single-family houses, and 51% are owner-occupied. The area is very strongly urban with an address density of 3,640 per square kilometre. Residents across the municipality give an average score of 7.15, with reviews mentioning a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere.
