Burgemeestersbuurt, Zaanstad
NeighbourhoodThis 1920s terraced house on Zuiddijk sits in the Burgemeestersbuurt, a quiet residential pocket of Zaandam. With 118 m² of living space, it is 28% larger than the average home in the neighbourhood. The asking price of €389,000 is in line with the local median, making it a fair proposition for a home of this size. For context, terraced houses in Zaanstad typically sell for around €376,886.
The Burgemeestersbuurt is a calm, family-oriented area with mostly pre-war houses. One resident describes it as "a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful houses," while another notes it is "nice and quiet living" with children able to play outside safely. The neighbourhood scores a 7.15 out of 10 from six reviews. It is a diverse mix: many families with children, but also a fair share of singles and older residents. The neighbourhood Burgemeestersbuurt has a strong sense of community, though some mention the Poelenburg district can occasionally cause issues.
For daily errands, the Dekamarkt is just around the corner, and Vomar is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: OBS Herman Gorter is a five-minute walk, and obs De Gouw is similarly close. For secondary education, VMBO Pascal Zuid is about ten minutes on foot. The municipality Zaanstad offers good infrastructure, with a train station a ten-minute walk away and plenty of local restaurants and parks nearby.
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The asking price of €389,000 matches the median price in the Burgemeestersbuurt (€389,500) and is slightly above the average sold price of €376,886. Given that the home is 28% larger than the neighbourhood average (118 m² vs 92 m²), the price per m² is actually lower than the local average. So it represents good value for the space.
Energy label E means the home is not very energy-efficient. In the Burgemeestersbuurt, 25% of homes have label A, 50% have label C, and 25% have label D or lower. So this house is on the less efficient end. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home, but the exact amount depends on usage and future improvements.
The Burgemeestersbuurt is popular with families: 40% of households have children, and there are several primary schools within a five-minute walk. Residents mention that children can play safely and make friends easily. The area is quiet and has a playground nearby.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. That station connects to Amsterdam and other cities.
At 118 m², this house is 28% larger than the average home in the Burgemeestersbuurt, which is 92 m². It also has a 96 m² plot. Most homes in the neighbourhood are pre-war terraced houses, so this is a spacious example.
Some residents mention that traffic can be busy compared to 20 years ago, and the Poelenburg district nearby sometimes has issues. However, the general consensus is that it is a quiet and pleasant neighbourhood with good amenities.
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 | – |
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