Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Zeemansstraat brings you into the heart of Zaandam's Oud West neighbourhood. With 42 m² of living space, it's a compact home that feels cosy rather than cramped. The price of €300,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €443,719, which makes it a keen option compared to other studios in Zaanstad.
Oud West is a dense, urban area with a strong mix of ages and household types. Over half the homes are owner-occupied, and 45% are single-family houses. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (3640 per km²), so there's always something happening. No resident reviews are available for this area, but the CBS data shows a lively, diverse community with many young adults and singles.
Your daily errands are easy: Vomar supermarket is just around the corner, Dirk is a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. For primary schools, ICBS het Zaanplein is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk away, and the city centre of Zaandam is within easy reach. For more about the wider area, see the municipality of Zaanstad.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via FRIS Woningmakelaars Zaandam.
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Details of this home
Insure your home and belongingsGet insuredThe 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.
About Zeemansstraat 21C, Zaandam
The asking price of €300,000 is 32% below the average asking price in Oud West (€443,719). However, this studio is also smaller than average (42 m² vs 84 m²). Given the compact size and the neighbourhood's price range (€240,000 to €1,025,000), the price is in line with what you'd expect for a studio of this size.
The energy label is B, which is an official registration from EP-Online. Label B indicates a reasonably efficient home, meaning your energy costs should be moderate compared to less efficient labels. It does not directly tell you about the insulation or heating system, but it's a good starting point.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you direct connections to Zaandam and beyond.
Oud West is a very urban area with a high density of amenities. Supermarkets, schools, and restaurants are all within a short walk. The neighbourhood has a young, diverse population, with many singles and couples. It's a lively area with a mix of old and new buildings.
The listing states it is a studio, which typically means one open-plan living/sleeping area plus a separate kitchen and bathroom.
The listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or terrace.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €443,719 | €405,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,946 | – |
| Rent price | €1,984 p/m | €1,805 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €21 p/m | – |
How residents experience their district
Old neighbourhood, cosy and quiet, but I miss nature.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €427,576 | €402,826 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,893 | – |
| Rent price | €1,695 p/m | €1,597 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €18 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Living in Zaandam is like having a front-row seat to a modern Dutch fairy tale, but with a raw, industrial soul that keeps it grounded. While tourists at the station stare at the "Lego hotel", the magic for us locals lies in the quiet corners along the Zaan. The daily rhythm: in the morning you usually smell chocolate – really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories (like ADM or Cargill) envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent. It's the ultimate "gezellige buurt" perk you won't find in travel guides. My favourite local spots: De Hemmes: This is my favourite "secret" spot. It's a small peninsula jutting into the Zaan. It's wild, industrial, and perfect for a sunset walk when you want to see the windmills of Zaanse Schans in the distance without the crowds of tourist buses. BIND: Located on the old Hembrug terrain, this is the heart of the community. It's an old transformer building turned into a living-room café. There's a wood stove, various rugs, and someone is always playing guitar or hosting a small art workshop. The 'Dam' (Zaandam-style): On Friday nights we go to the square by the lock. It's much more intimate than Dam Square in Amsterdam. Sitting at Wonder's or Manzo's with a beer, watching the boats sail through the Wilhelminasluis, is how we truly unwind.
Auto-translated to English by AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €441,232 | €406,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,830 | – |
| Rent price | €1,589 p/m | €1,528 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €23 p/m | – |
Zeemansstraat 21C, Zaandam
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