Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Vinkenstraat brings a fresh energy to a classic 1933 building, with an A energy label that keeps things efficient. At 41 m² it's a snug space, but the price of €284,000 is noticeably keen, 36% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €443,719. For context, that's a sharp contrast with the typical studios in Zaanstad, where you'd usually pay more per square metre.
Oud West is a lively, densely built part of Zaandam with over 5,000 residents. It's a mix of ages, though the largest group is 25,45 year olds, and many households are singles. The area has a very strong urban feel, with 3,640 addresses per square kilometre. No resident reviews are available for this street, but the neighbourhood itself is well served by shops and public transport. The neighbourhood Oud West is known for its pre-war housing stock, over 80% of homes were built before 1945.
Daily errands are easy: Vomar is just around the corner for groceries, and Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. For fresh bread or a quick bite, there's a restaurant within a few minutes' walk. Families have several primary schools within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool Et Buut and Daltonschool De Westerkim. The municipality Zaanstad keeps the area well connected, with a train station about a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Thijssen Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Vinkenstraat 64S, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
35 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Vinkenstraat 64S, Zaandam
The asking price is 36% below the average asking price in Oud West (€443,719), but the studio is also smaller than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². Given the compact size and the A energy label, the price per square metre works out at about €6,927, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,946 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the efficient space.
The home has an energy label A, which is very efficient. This means heating and electricity costs will be relatively low compared to older homes in the area, over 42% of homes in Oud West have a label D or lower. You won't have to worry about high energy bills.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes commuting to Amsterdam or other cities straightforward.
Vomar is just 200 metres away, so you can pop out for milk in a couple of minutes. Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are about 250 metres away, and Dirk is 360 metres. For a quick grab-and-go, there's an AH to go at 410 metres.
In the most recent data, Oud West recorded 243 total crimes. That's a figure to consider, but it's not broken down by type. The area is densely populated and urban, which can come with higher crime rates. You may want to look into specific streets or ask locals.
It's a studio apartment, so it's a single open-plan living/sleeping space with a separate kitchen and bathroom. At 41 m² it's compact but efficient, and the A energy label helps keep running costs down.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West
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