Oud West, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 1898 terraced house on Langestraat sits in the heart of Zaandam's Oud West neighbourhood. With 80 m² of living space and a 93 m² plot, it's a compact but characterful home. The energy label C means it's reasonably efficient for its age. Priced at €415,000, it's in line with the local market, the median in Oud West is €405,000, and the average price per m² is €5,946. For context, terraced houses in Zaanstad typically sell for similar amounts.
Oud West is a dense, urban area with a very strong city feel (3,640 addresses per km²). It's home to about 5,150 people, many living alone (1,425 one-person households) and a mix of ages. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of pre-war housing (81% built before 1945). There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures show a vibrant, central community. The neighbourhood Oud West is known for its historic streets and proximity to the Zaan.
For your morning bread, Dirk is just around the corner, and Dekamarkt is a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut is on your doorstep, Daltonschool De Westerkim is just around the corner, and Zaanlands Lyceum is a five-minute walk. The municipality Zaanstad offers plenty of amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via FRIS Woningmakelaars Amsterdam.
Details of this home
Langestraat 64, Zaandam
Data from Oud West
Data from Oud West
36 within 5 km
48 within 5 km
About Langestraat 64, Zaandam
The asking price of €415,000 is close to the neighbourhood median of €405,000 and below the average sold price of €455,674. Given the 80 m² floor area, the price per m² works out at about €5,188, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €5,946. So it's priced competitively for the area.
The home has energy label C. This is a middling score for a house built in 1898, it's not the most efficient, but it's better than many older homes. In Oud West, 21.4% of homes have label C, while 42.9% have D or lower. You can expect reasonable energy costs, but improvements like better insulation could help.
Zaandam train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That makes commuting to Amsterdam or elsewhere in the region straightforward.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool Et Buut (270 m), Daltonschool De Westerkim (306 m), and Openbare basisschool Hannie Schaft (450 m). For secondary education, Zaanlands Lyceum is 438 m away.
Dirk is just 381 m away, Dekamarkt at 528 m, and Albert Heijn at 734 m. All are within a short walk for daily groceries.
In the most recent data, Oud West recorded 243 total crimes. That's a moderate number for a dense urban area. The neighbourhood has a mix of residents and is generally considered lively but not unsafe.
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