Burgemeestersbuurt, Zaanstad
This 1929 terraced house sits in the Burgemeestersbuurt, a neighbourhood in Zaandam that residents describe as quiet and friendly. The asking price of €400,000 is in line with the market, especially when you consider the living area. For context, the average asking price for terraced houses in Zaanstad is around €424,750, and this home's price per square metre is €3,810, based on the agent's listing.
The agent lists the home as having 4 rooms, including 3 bedrooms. The living area is given as 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 140 m². The plot is 119 m² according to both sources. The energy label is C, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
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 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 about 3,800 inhabitants, and a mix of housing, with 67% single-family homes. For more details, see the Burgemeestersbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and the Vomar is a ten-minute walk. For primary education, OBS Herman Gorter is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartspraktijk Broekema is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Boots Apotheek Burcht is just around the corner. For public transport, the bus stop Zaandam, Morgensterstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 111, 391, and N94. The train station Zaandam is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Zaanstad offers further amenities and services, as described on the municipality of Zaanstad. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. 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 Makelaars van Amsterdam and their listings on Vastgoed Nederland and Funda.
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About Pieter Latensteinstraat 38, Zaandam
The asking price is €400,000. This is in line with the market, as the average asking price for homes in the Burgemeestersbuurt is €424,750, and the median is €389,500. The price per square metre is €3,810, based on the agent's listed living area of 105 m².
According to the agent, the home has 4 rooms, including 3 bedrooms. The living area is listed as 105 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 140 m². The plot size is 119 m² according to both sources.
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label does not say anything about the condition of the home itself; it is a general indication of energy efficiency.
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, which is used for taxes, and it is not the same as the market value. Without this figure, we cannot compare it to the asking price.
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 45 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements at this specific home.
The foundation risk indication is low, based on area-level data. This is a general indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific property. The home was built in 1929, but the risk level is not a diagnosis of the foundation's condition.
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. These are area-level indications.
The nearest supermarket is Dekamarkt, about 586 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Vomar is about 997 metres away, and AH XL is about 1,044 metres away. There are 37 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of options.
There are several schools nearby. OBS Herman Gorter, a primary school, is about 286 metres away. Another primary school, obs De Gouw/locatie Kernschool, is about 354 metres away. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about 668 metres away.
The nearest bus stop is Zaandam, Morgensterstraat, about 284 metres away, with lines 111, 391, and N94. The train station Zaandam is about 1,488 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around.
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, close to Amsterdam. Another mentions that children can play outside and there are nice people. Some note that traffic can be busy.
The listing does not state the WOZ value, and some details like the exact layout are not provided. The agent does list the number of rooms and bedrooms, but other specifics are missing.
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 | €387,389 | €350,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,431 | – |
How residents experience their district
Ik woon in een rustige buurt waar veel gezinnen met jonge kinderen wonen. De sfeer is prettig en ontspannen. Iedereen gaat respectvol met elkaar om en niemand wordt buitengesloten. Er is echt een gevoel van samenhorigheid. Het is een fijne plek om te wonen, zeker als je op zoek bent naar een veilige en vriendelijke omgeving.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving 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 AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €428,183 | €386,284 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,425 | – |
| Rent price | €2,228 p/m | €2,228 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
How residents experience their municipality
Ik woon in een rustige buurt waar veel gezinnen met jonge kinderen wonen. De sfeer is prettig en ontspannen. Iedereen gaat respectvol met elkaar om en niemand wordt buitengesloten. Er is echt een gevoel van samenhorigheid. Het is een fijne plek om te wonen, zeker als je op zoek bent naar een veilige en vriendelijke omgeving.
Auto-translated to English by AILiving 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 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 | €480,007 | €435,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,771 | – |
| Rent price | €1,721 p/m | €1,668 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €22 p/m | – |
Pieter Latensteinstraat 38, Zaandam
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