Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Zeemansstraat is a compact piece of Zaandam history, built in 1917 and now with an A energy label, a rare combination. At 44 m² it's a snug space, but the price of €350,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €443,719, making it a keen entry point into the market. For context, studios in Zaanstad typically command a premium per square metre, so this one stands out.
Oud West is a lively, densely populated neighbourhood (3,640 addresses per km²) with a mix of singles and families. The area has a strong pre-war character, 81% of homes were built before 1945. There are no resident reviews available for this street, but the neighbourhood itself is known for its central location and easy access to amenities.
Your daily bread run is a couple of streets away at Vomar (just around the corner) or Dirk (a five-minute walk). For groceries, Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza are also within a ten-minute walk. School runs are easy: ICBS het Zaanplein and Openbare Basisschool Et Buut are both a five-minute walk away, and Daltonschool De Westerkim is a couple of streets further. The municipality Zaanstad keeps the area well-served with parks and public transport.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Makelaars van Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Zeemansstraat 21F, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
35 within 5 km
49 within 5 km
About Zeemansstraat 21F, Zaandam
The asking price of €350,000 is 21% below the average asking price in Oud West (€443,719) and also below the median of €405,000. However, the floor area of 44 m² is 48% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 84 m². So while the price is low in absolute terms, you're paying for a compact space. The energy label A is a plus, keeping running costs down.
Oud West is a very urban area (the highest density category) with over 5,000 residents. It's a mix of singles and families, with many pre-war homes. The neighbourhood has a high number of one-person households (1,425) and a relatively young population, the largest age group is 25-45. There are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting to Amsterdam or elsewhere in the region.
There are several primary schools within a ten-minute walk: ICBS het Zaanplein (469 m), Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (551 m), and Daltonschool De Westerkim (612 m). For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.4 km away.
This studio has energy label A, which is very efficient. That means lower heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels. In Oud West, only 14.3% of homes have label A, so this is a good find.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud West
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