Burgemeestersbuurt, Zaanstad
This terraced house on Pieter Latensteinstraat 19 sits in the Burgemeestersbuurt, a residential area in Zaandam Zuid. The home dates from 1929 and has an energy label C. With an asking price of €350,000, it is priced 18% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €424,750. For comparison, terraced houses in Zaanstad are listed at various price points.
According to the agent, this house offers five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The plot measures 78 m². The property has a rear garden, accessible via the back, and is fully owned. The agent notes insulation includes roof insulation, mostly double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler.
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "It is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses. There are plenty of primary and secondary schools in the area, but unfortunately no universities or colleges. It is very close to Amsterdam (10 minutes by car), which is always nice." Another resident notes: "generally I don't experience any nuisance and children can go to the playground to make friends, lots of nice people (in my experience) and I definitely recommend living here." The neighbourhood has around 3,800 inhabitants, and about 67% of the homes are single-family houses. For more details, see the Burgemeestersbuurt neighbourhood.
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and the Vomar is a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools OBS Herman Gorter and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool are both within a short walk. The nearest GP is Huisartspraktijk Broekema, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek Burcht is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Morgensterstraat and Walraven van Hallstraat, served by lines 111, 391, and N94, are just around the corner. Zaandam train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Zaanstad offers further amenities.
The WOZ value for this home is €383,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €238,000 to €383,000. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Bert van Vulpen makelaars + hypotheken Krommenie.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
About Pieter Latensteinstraat 19, Zaandam
The asking price of €350,000 is 9% below the WOZ value of €383,000, which was determined on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the market value, but it is an indication of the property's worth. The price per square metre, based on the agent's living area of 74 m², is €4,730.
According to the agent, the house has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The plot measures 78 m². There is a rear garden, accessible via the back. The property is fully owned.
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent also notes that the home has roof insulation, mostly double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, which can help with energy efficiency. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of the specific home. The home was built in 1929, which is before 1970, a factor that is considered in the risk assessment. No further details are provided.
The noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 582 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Vomar is about 978 metres away, and AH XL is about 1,059 metres away. There are several other supermarkets within a short distance, so you have options for your daily groceries.
Primary schools OBS Herman Gorter and obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool are within walking distance, at 286 and 379 metres respectively. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid and Praktijkschool de Faam are about 697 metres away. There are also other schools in the area.
The nearest bus stops are Zaandam, Morgensterstraat and Zaandam, Walraven van Hallstraat, both about 300-500 metres away, served by lines 111, 391, and N94. The train station Zaandam is about 1.5 km away, which is a ten-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Residents rate the Burgemeestersbuurt an average of 7.15 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses, close to Amsterdam. Another mentions that children can play safely and that there are nice people. Some note that traffic can be busy at times.
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 61%, from €238,000 to €383,000. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over the period. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
How residents experience their neighbourhood
Reasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses. There are plenty of primary and secondary schools in the area, but unfortunately no universities or colleges. It is very close to Amsterdam (10 minutes by car), which is always nice. The infrastructure is very good and there are more and more improvements. It is a shame that there is not a larger centre, because at the moment there are only clothing stores, terraces and restaurants. House prices are also getting more expensive, and are starting to look more and more like those in Amsterdam. There are also plenty of sports clubs. The only problem is the Poelenburg district, where there are sometimes issues. I hope that more attention will be paid to that.
Auto-translated to English by AIgenerally I don't experience any nuisance and children can go to the playground to make friends, lots of nice people (in my experience) and I definitely recommend living here
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fine neighbourhood, but the waste collection could be better. There's also so much loose rubbish on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AIEveryone looks out for each other, sometimes good, sometimes less pleasant.
Auto-translated to English by AIPlus In the centre quiet social neighbourhood Min Lots of rubbish on the street Parking problem
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €424,750 | €389,500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,645 | – |
How residents experience their district
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 AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AINo more than 27 years ago
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses. There are plenty of primary and secondary schools in the area, but unfortunately no universities or colleges. It is very close to Amsterdam (10 minutes by car), which is always nice. The infrastructure is very good and there are more and more improvements. It is a shame that there is not a larger centre, because at the moment there are only clothing stores, terraces and restaurants. House prices are also getting more expensive, and are starting to look more and more like those in Amsterdam. There are also plenty of sports clubs. The only problem is the Poelenburg district, where there are sometimes issues. I hope that more attention will be paid to that.
Auto-translated to English by AIgenerally I don't experience any nuisance and children can go to the playground to make friends, lots of nice people (in my experience) and I definitely recommend living here
Auto-translated to English by AIOnly Good morning Good afternoon nothing else it's very quiet here I love bustle around me children playing people sitting outside on summer evenings.
Auto-translated to English by AIMessy neighbourhood, generally nice people but could do with more pulling together (including myself), almost everyone has a fast life here, it would be nice if people were sometimes less rushed and took it easy doing something for someone else, this could be something very small like greeting someone kindly or letting someone go ahead. The neighbourhood could also be a bit tidier in some places, there is rubbish lying in the streets, also from all the DIY that goes on a lot. Furthermore, there are primary schools in the area but they are very full. Also secondary education which is not far by bike. There are restaurants, cafés, lunch spots, a supermarket, bike repair shop, hairdresser, much more and the city of course, which is very close. Also there is regularly a nice party at the Burcht and the river Zaan is nice to walk along. The neighbourhood feels reasonably safe, if something unpleasant were to happen that is seen by residents, I am quite sure they would come to help if needed. Green space is unfortunately somewhat lacking, in principle logical because it's the Randstad but I think it could easily be a lot greener, especially the gardens.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's a fine neighbourhood, but the waste collection could be better. There's also so much loose rubbish on the streets.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €443,342 | €413,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,450 | – |
| Rent price | €2,343 p/m | €2,343 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €31 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
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 AIDaily nuisance from cockroaches moroccans, this neighbourhood has changed into an antisocial abdoela neighbourhood since 4 years.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe rest of Assendelft is difficult to reach, the neighbourhood bus only runs once an hour between 9 and 18, but otherwise it's very pleasant living here. All amenities are available, many schools, greenery.
Auto-translated to English by AINo contact with neighbours, used to have New neighbours
Auto-translated to English by AINice people who leave each other alone, but you can always turn to them when needed...
Auto-translated to English by AIReasonable, but compared to 20 years ago. Too busy with traffic.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy feeling says that people should be nicer to each other, keep the neighbourhood tidy, and there should be less nuisance in the flat. And people can help each other to keep it tidy too.
Auto-translated to English by AIA cosy neighbourhood with lots of greenery. Unfortunately, many homes have mould and there are many loitering youths in the area. This affects safety.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €450,926 | €412,724 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,786 | – |
| Rent price | €1,652 p/m | €1,584 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Pieter Latensteinstraat 19, Zaandam
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