Zeemansstraat 21A
Oud West, Zaanstad
AreaA studio with a story in Oud West
Zeemansstraat 21A sits in Oud West, a neighbourhood in Zaandam where the streets have a lived-in, unpretentious character. This is a ground-floor studio in a 1917 building, and the asking price of €525,000 sits on the high side compared with the average for studios in Zaanstad. The agent lists the living area at 59 m², which is 42% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 101 m².
What the agent tells us about the home
According to the agent, this studio has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The property is on the ground floor and comes with a rear garden facing south, accessible via the back alley. It is fully owned, and the agent mentions double glazing, HR glazing and full insulation, plus a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €257. The BAG registration records a living area of 24 m², while the agent lists 59 m².
Life in Oud West
Oud West is a compact, urban part of Zaandam with around 5,150 residents, and the streets here have a calm, residential feel. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad give their living environment an average score of 7.15, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet area where families with young children live, with a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere and a real sense of togetherness. Another speaks of the daily rhythm in Zaandam, including the smell of chocolate from the local cocoa factories depending on the wind, and favourite spots like De Hemmes and BIND. For a closer look at what the Oud West neighbourhood is like, the figures and reviews give a sense of the place.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Vomar supermarket is on your doorstep, with Dirk just around the corner and Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, ICBS het Zaanplein is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Boddeus, Cornelissen & Pastoors and the BENU Apotheek Oostzijde are both a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Vinkenstraat and Gedempte Gracht are on your doorstep, with lines 64, 67, 69, 111, 394 and N94, and Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The wider area falls under the municipality of Zaanstad.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, railway noise 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with 9% of properties in this area showing an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Saen Garantiemakelaars Koog aan de Zaan and listings on Funda, Huispedia and Garantiemakelaars.
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About Zeemansstraat 21A, Zaandam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Oud West?
The asking price is €525,000 for a studio with a listed living area of 59 m². In Oud West, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €518,318, with a median of €450,000. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,730, while this property is listed at €8,898 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The price sits on the high side of the local market.
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this ground-floor studio has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The property has a rear garden facing south, accessible via the back alley. The agent lists the living area at 59 m², while the BAG registration records 24 m². The volume is 247 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The property has energy label B. This is an efficient label, which generally means lower energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions double glazing, HR glazing and full insulation, plus a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout. These features are stated separately from the label.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €257. This is a service charge paid by the owner for the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance of common areas. The fee is stated in the listing and is part of the ongoing costs of owning this property.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 45 dB Lden, railway noise at 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 44 dB Lden, all below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home. The figures come from the Atlas Leefomgeving.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building dates from 1917, and in this area 9% of properties show an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What flood and heat risks apply to this address?
The climate risk data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to Zeemansstraat 21A?
The Vomar supermarket is 188 metres away, on your doorstep. Dirk is 277 metres away, just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is 401 metres away, a couple of streets further. Ekoplaza is also 401 metres away. There are 35 supermarkets within a 5 km radius.
Which schools are near this property?
ICBS het Zaanplein is 481 metres away, a couple of streets from the property, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is 550 metres away, a five-minute walk. Daltonschool De Westerkim is 610 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away. There are 49 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus stops are close by: Zaandam, Vinkenstraat is 150 metres away with lines 64, 67, 69, 111 and N94, and Zaandam, Gedempte Gracht is 177 metres away with lines 64, 69, 111, 394 and N94. Zaandam train station is 548 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood of Oud West like?
Oud West has around 5,150 residents, with 51% single-person households and 24% households with children. The area is very strongly urban with an address density of 3,640. Residents across the municipality of Zaanstad rate their living environment at 7.15 on average, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes a quiet, friendly area with a sense of togetherness.
How many homes are currently for sale in Oud West?
There are 66 homes currently for sale in Oud West, with asking prices ranging from €235,000 to €1,750,000. The average asking price is €518,318 and the median is €450,000. In the past period, 184 homes were sold at an average price of €455,715, with an average time on the market of 57 days.
