Het Eiland, Zaanstad
Saltholm 47 sits in Het Eiland, a neighbourhood in Zaandam that feels like a calm, friendly corner of the city. The home itself is a terraced house from 1995, with an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €509,000, the asking price is in line with what you would expect for a home of this size in this part of Zaanstad. For context, [terraced houses in Zaanstad]( /koopwoningen/zaanstad/tussenwoningen/) generally follow a similar pattern.
This is a spacious family home with five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 401 cubic metres, giving the interior a generous feel. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 112 square metres, while the agent lists it as 113 square metres. The plot is 129 square metres, as confirmed by both the BAG registration and the agent. The asking price works out to €4,504 per square metre, based on the agent's listing.
Het Eiland is a small, established neighbourhood with around 1,275 residents, many of whom are families with children. The atmosphere is relaxed and respectful, with a real sense of togetherness, as one resident puts it: "I live in a quiet neighbourhood where many families with young children live. The atmosphere is pleasant and relaxed." Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on 57 reviews. One resident describes living in Zaandam as having a "raw, industrial soul" with quiet corners along the Zaan, and mentions the smell of chocolate from local cocoa factories on certain days. Another resident, speaking about the wider area, notes that "all amenities are available, many schools, greenery." The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 45 and over. For more on the area, see [the Het Eiland neighbourhood]( /buurt/het-eiland-zaanstad/).
Daily life here is well catered for. A day-care centre is on your doorstep, and a park or garden is just around the corner. For groceries, Dekamarkt, Vomar and AH to go are all a ten-minute walk away, with Albert Heijn and Ekoplaza slightly further. Primary schools are also within a ten-minute walk, including Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan and OBS Herman Gorter. The nearest GP practice is about a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Boots Apotheek Burcht, is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Archangelstraat on your doorstep, and the Houthavenkade stop with lines 64, 111, 456 and N19 is a couple of streets away. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is a bit further out. For more on the wider area, see [the municipality of Zaanstad]( /gemeente/zaanstad/).
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here. Regarding address-level risk indications, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise levels from road traffic, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050.
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Thijssen Makelaardij and Thijssen Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Saltholm 47, Zaandam
The asking price is €509,000. Based on the agent's listing, this works out to €4,504 per square metre. The home is a terraced house from 1995 with an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The price is in line with what you would expect for a home of this size in this part of Zaanstad.
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The total volume is 401 cubic metres. According to the BAG registration, the living area is 112 square metres, while the agent lists it as 113 square metres. The plot is 129 square metres, as confirmed by both sources.
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home was built in 1995. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing, so the label reflects the overall energy performance of the home.
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this home. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not included in the listing information we have. As a result, no comparison with the asking price or historical development can be made here.
The risk indications are area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently low, but is indicated as medium for 2050.
A day-care centre is on your doorstep, and a park or garden is just around the corner. For groceries, Dekamarkt, Vomar and AH to go are all a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools, including Openbare Basisschool De Voorzaan and OBS Herman Gorter, are also within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice is about a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is just around the corner.
Bus line 456 stops at Zaandam, Archangelstraat on your doorstep, and the Houthavenkade stop with lines 64, 111, 456 and N19 is a couple of streets away. Zaandam train station is a ten-minute walk. The hospital, Zaans Medisch Centrum, is a bit further out.
Het Eiland is a small neighbourhood with around 1,275 residents, many of whom are families with children. The atmosphere is described by residents as relaxed and respectful, with a real sense of togetherness. Across the municipality of Zaanstad, residents give an average score of 7.15 out of 10, based on 57 reviews. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 45 and over.
Yes, at the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Thijssen Makelaardij and Thijssen Makelaardij on Funda. This means you can find the listing on more than one platform, which can be useful for comparing how the home is presented.
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
How residents experience their district
This neighbourhood is deteriorating; people are increasingly less willing to keep their own street clean. And from the municipality you can expect absolutely nothing. A small patch of grass that is used as a poop field for dogs. And on the other side of our house, the Houthaven quay is being built. Away sun, away freedom; the flats are so close that we have to sit with the curtains closed.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not really safe in the neighbourhood in the evenings. When there has been a market, it often takes another day before it's cleaned up. In my complex, only foreign people live, so I have little contact with the neighbours.
Auto-translated to English by AIFigures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €377,497 | €325,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €5,150 | – |
| Rent price | €1,636 p/m | €1,550 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 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 | – |
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