Boerhaavelaan 48A2
Newtonbuurt, Schiedam
AreaA pre-war apartment in Schiedam's Newtonbuurt
This 1930s apartment sits on the third floor of a building on the Boerhaavelaan in the Newtonbuurt, a pre-war corner of Schiedam. With 90 square metres of living space spread over two floors, it has four rooms including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The asking price of €225,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €285,867. That puts it 21% below the neighbourhood average, and it also sits below the current WOZ value. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €3,206, while this home asks €2,500 per square metre. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Schiedam]( /koopwoningen/schiedam/appartementen/).
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms: two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 90 square metres, which matches the BAG registration. The home has a central heating boiler and is part of an owners' association, with a monthly contribution of €123.97. The property was built in 1930 and carries an energy label D, which means energy costs will be moderate rather than minimal.
Life in the Newtonbuurt
The Newtonbuurt is a compact residential area in the east of Schiedam, home to around 2,190 people. Residents across the municipality of Schiedam give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "It's nice living with the windmills. The neighbourhood is fun with the windmills, whisper boat, jenever museum. There are fun things to do, come and have a look, Schiedam is nice." Another notes: "It's nice but a lot of rubbish needs to be tidied up again." A third resident is less positive: "The parking is really too full, the people are very antisocial." These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood. For a closer look at the area, see [the Newtonbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/newtonbuurt-schiedam/).
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away and a SPAR a five-minute walk. Basisschool de Peperklip is on your doorstep, and De Kubus is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Swammerdam is a couple of streets away, and PanGenix Apotheek is just around the corner. Bus stops at Kamerlingh Onneslaan and Lorentzlaan are a couple of streets away, served by lines 3 and 38. Schiedam Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Schiedam has more to offer beyond the immediate area, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Schiedam]( /gemeente/schiedam/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €260,000, and the asking price sits 13% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €167,000 to €260,000. As for the address itself, area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk, with 2% of properties in this postcode area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Rdam Makelaars and 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.
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About Boerhaavelaan 48A2, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 is 13% below the WOZ value of €260,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €167,000 to €260,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms: two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 90 square metres, which matches the BAG registration. The home is on the third floor and has a central heating boiler. The monthly owners' association contribution is €123.97.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs rather than the lowest possible bills. The home was built in 1930, which is a fact about its age rather than an indication of its condition. The agent does not mention any specific insulation features.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
Area-level data indicates a medium foundation risk for this postcode area. The home was built in 1930, before 1970, and 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before that year. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data on the Atlas Leefomgeving and are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Lidl is just around the corner at about 300 metres, with Dirk a couple of streets away and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. Basisschool de Peperklip is on your doorstep at about 190 metres, and De Kubus is just around the corner. There are also several other primary schools within walking distance.
How far is the nearest train station?
Schiedam Centrum station is about 505 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Kamerlingh Onneslaan and Lorentzlaan are both about 200 metres away, served by lines 3 and 38. A third stop at Lorentzlaan is served by line 456.
What do residents say about living in Schiedam?
Residents across the municipality of Schiedam give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "It's nice living with the windmills. The neighbourhood is fun with the windmills, whisper boat, jenever museum." Another notes: "It's nice but a lot of rubbish needs to be tidied up again." These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically the Newtonbuurt.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €2,500, based on the agent's listed living area of 90 square metres. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,206. This means the price per square metre is about 22% below the neighbourhood average.
