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Bomenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 1939 terraced house on Lijsterbesstraat sits in the Bomenbuurt, a neighbourhood that divides opinion. The 130 m² floor area and 166 m² plot give you space to work with, but the F energy label means heating costs will be a real factor. At €435,000, the asking price is below the neighbourhood average of €488,167, which makes sense given the home's energy performance. For context, terraced houses in Zaanstad vary widely in price and condition.
Residents describe the Bomenbuurt in very different ways. One calls it a "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature," praising the chocolate factory smell and local spots like De Hemmes and BIND. Another says it's a "super nice place to live", quiet, clean, and reasonably central. But a third review paints a starkly different picture, mentioning litter, neglected homes, and antisocial behaviour. With three reviews, the average score is 6.28, reflecting these mixed experiences. The neighbourhood Bomenbuurt has around 3,975 residents, with a mix of families and singles, and about half the homes are single-family.
For groceries, you have Dekamarkt just around the corner and Vomar a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool, is a five-minute walk, and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde is also within easy reach. A park or public garden is just a couple of streets away, perfect for a quick break. The municipality Zaanstad offers a range of amenities, with restaurants and a GP practice all within walking distance.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Vlieg Makelaars and Funda.
Details of this home
Lijsterbesstraat 3, Zaandam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
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 AINice, reasonably quiet neighbourhood, clean neighbourhood, garden is well maintained, reasonably central location,
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfortunately not a nice neighbourhood, lots of rubbish/waste everywhere on the ground, especially near the flats, the council does nothing about it and the residents are far too antisocial to realise that this is not acceptable. Furthermore, the houses look terrible. Dilapidated houses, cracks everywhere. Schools the same, nothing has been done for years. It looks awful. The council clearly puts all the problem people together and that creates entire streets/neighbourhoods that are not pleasant to walk through or be in. An enormous number of junkies, fights and in various places animals are mistreated/neglected (there is various evidence for this) and the (animal) police do absolutely nothing about it. At various flats, there are simply mouldy prams downstairs outside. Hygiene hardly exists here. 90 percent are immigrants and you can see that they handle everything differently in terms of living, hygiene and peace. Regularly very loud foreign music and if you say something about it, you get whole families on your back. You really don't want to live here..
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About Lijsterbesstraat 3, Zaandam
The asking price of €435,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €488,167 and the median of €455,000. However, the F energy label means higher energy costs, which is reflected in the price. Recently sold homes in the area went for an average of €414,600, so this asking price is slightly above that, but the larger floor area (130 m² vs. 111 m² average) partly explains the difference.
An F label indicates poor energy efficiency, so you can expect higher heating and electricity bills compared to a modern home. In the Bomenbuurt, 60% of homes have an A label, so this house is less efficient than most. The exact costs depend on usage and energy prices, but it's a factor to budget for.
Opinions vary. Some residents love the area, mentioning the chocolate factory smell, quiet streets, and local spots like BIND café. Others report issues with litter, neglected properties, and antisocial behaviour. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, and about half the homes are single-family. It's best to visit and see for yourself.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool (about 5 minutes), Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde (about 6 minutes), and RK basisschool Paus Joannes (about 8 minutes). For secondary education, the nearest school is about 0.9 km away.
The nearest train station is 2.8 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bomenbuurt
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