Bomenbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis spacious 2010-built terraced house on Oosterwerf sits in the Bomenbuurt, a neighbourhood that blends quiet residential streets with the industrial soul of the Zaan region. With 192 m² of living space and an A+ energy label, it's a notably efficient home. The asking price of €739,000 is 51% above the neighbourhood average of €488,167, which reflects its size and quality, it's on the high side, but you get a lot of home for the money. For context, terraced houses in Zaanstad vary widely in price and condition.
Based on three reviews, the Bomenbuurt gets a mixed score of 6.28 out of 10. One resident calls it a "cosy residential area surrounded by beautiful nature" and describes the daily rhythm: "in the morning you usually smell chocolate, really. Depending on the wind, the local cocoa factories envelop the entire city in a warm, brownie-like scent." Another says it's a "super nice place to live", "nice, reasonably quiet neighbourhood, clean neighbourhood, garden is well maintained, reasonably central location." A third review is far less positive, mentioning litter, neglected housing and antisocial behaviour. The neighbourhood Bomenbuurt has around 3,975 residents, with a mix of families and singles, and about half the homes are single-family houses.
For your morning bread, the nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt about a ten-minute walk away, and there's a Vomar a bit further. Primary schools are close: Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan is just a couple of streets away, and obs De Gouw is also within walking distance. For secondary education, you're about a ten-minute walk from the nearest school. The train station is 2.8 km away, so you'd cycle or take a bus to Zaandam station. The municipality Zaanstad offers plenty of green space, the nearest park is just 400 metres from your door.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Thijssen Makelaardij. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details easily.
Details of this home
Oosterwerf 22, 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 Oosterwerf 22, Zaandam
The asking price is 51% above the average asking price in the Bomenbuurt (€488,167), but this home is much larger than average (192 m² vs 111 m²) and has an excellent A+ energy label. Similar homes in the neighbourhood have sold for around €414,600 on average, so the price is on the high side, reflecting the size, modern build and efficiency.
It has an A+ energy label, which is the best possible rating. That means very low energy costs for heating and electricity. In the Bomenbuurt, 60% of homes for sale have label A, but none have A+, so this home stands out for its efficiency.
Residents have mixed views. Some love the quiet streets, the chocolate smell from the factories, and the nearby nature. Others mention litter, neglected flats and antisocial behaviour. The neighbourhood has a mix of families and singles, and about half the homes are single-family houses. It's a reasonably central location with good access to shops and schools.
Zaandam station is 2.8 km from the house, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. From there, trains run frequently to Amsterdam and other cities.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan (342 m), obs De Gouw (557 m), and Christelijke Basisschool Tamarinde (768 m). The nearest secondary school is about 900 m away.
The nearest supermarket is a Dekamarkt at 1.2 km, about a 15-minute walk. There's also a Vomar at 1.4 km and an AH XL at 1.6 km. For daily shopping, you'll need to walk a bit or cycle.
The plot is 126 m², but the listing does not specify whether this includes a garden.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bomenbuurt
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