Westerwatering Noord, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis mid-terrace house on Manderveen sits in a green, tranquil corner of Zaandam. With 107 m² of living space and an energy label A, it is efficient and comfortable. The asking price of €450,000 is in line with the market for terraced houses in Zaanstad.
One resident describes the neighbourhood Westerwatering Noord as "enchantingly quiet, but sometimes too deserted." They note: "It's a beautiful and green neighbourhood, with nature that truly enchants you. Yet sometimes it can feel too quiet and isolated." The neighbourhood is connected to the rest of the city by only two roads, and when the bridge 'De Binding' is closed, traffic jams can occur. Amenities are sparse, there is no café or ice cream parlour nearby. The area is mostly families, with a mix of ages.
For daily groceries, Vomar and Dekamarkat are just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Schools are a couple of streets away: Openbare basisschool Het Eiland and RK Basisschool de Rietvink are both within walking distance. The municipality Zaanstad offers further amenities a short drive away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Brantjes Makelaars Zaandam and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Manderveen 31, Zaandam
Good · 1 resident
It's a beautiful and green neighbourhood, with nature that truly enchants you. Yet sometimes it can feel too quiet and isolated. The neighbourhood is connected to the rest of the city by only two roads. When the bridge 'De Binding' is closed, only one route remains to civilisation — which regularly leads to traffic jams. Additionally, there is unfortunately a lack of good amenities. There isn't a single café or ice cream parlour in the area; for a simple cup of coffee or a treat, you have to travel miles. The infrastructure could certainly be improved to make life here more pleasant and better connected.
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Westerwatering Noord
40 within 5 km
57 within 5 km
About Manderveen 31, Zaandam
The asking price of €450,000 is in line with the market for mid-terrace homes in Zaanstad. The house has 107 m² of living space, a 121 m² plot, and an energy label A, which adds to its value. Without specific neighbourhood sale prices, it is hard to say if it is a bargain, but it is not overpriced compared to similar listings.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating costs and a good insulation standard. This is a strong selling point, especially compared to older homes with lower labels.
Westerwatering Noord is a quiet, green neighbourhood with many families. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and the area feels safe. However, amenities are limited, there is no café or restaurant nearby, and the nearest supermarket is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood can feel isolated, especially when the bridge is closed.
The nearest train station is 3.2 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a 40-minute walk. For daily commuting, a car or bicycle is more practical.
The house was built in 1987, so it is relatively modern. With an energy label A, it is well-insulated and efficient. The exact condition is not stated, but a home of this age typically requires less maintenance than older properties.
The plot size is 121 m², which suggests there is outdoor space, but the listing does not explicitly mention a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Westerwatering Noord