Boylestraat 53
Boylebuurt, Schiedam
AreaA first impression of the Boylebuurt
This apartment on the Boylestraat sits in the Boylebuurt, a neighbourhood in the east of Schiedam. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, and the home itself is a tussenverdieping on the first floor of a building from 1957. With an asking price of €275,000, the price is on the high side compared to the average of €187,500 for the two homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Schiedam.
The home itself
This apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 77 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 76 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold. The asking price per square metre is €3,571, based on the agent's floor area.
Life in the Boylebuurt
Residents of 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, 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 show-off who keeps everything to himself and makes sure it stays tidy." The neighbourhood has about 1,220 inhabitants, and a third of the homes are owner-occupied. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the Boylebuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily groceries, you can walk to Dirk or Lidl, both just around the corner, and a SPAR is a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool de Peperklip is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Swammerdam, is also close by. The tram stop Hogenbanweg, with lines 1, 2, 3 and 11, is just around the corner, and Schiedam Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Schiedam offers a range of facilities, as you can see on the page about the municipality of Schiedam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €243,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 83%, from €133,000 to €243,000. As for address risks, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area has an elevated risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain; these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DPS Properties B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Boylestraat 53, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 13% above the WOZ value of €243,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre is €3,571, based on the agent's floor area of 77 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. It is a tussenverdieping on the first floor, with a balcony. The living area is 77 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 76 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, but it does not say anything about the structural condition. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, but the actual costs depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1957, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention area, meaning all properties were built before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk and Lidl are both within a few hundred metres, just around the corner. A SPAR is about 860 metres away, and an AH to go is about 909 metres away. There are also other options within a short distance.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool de Peperklip is about 457 metres away, and De Kubus is about 497 metres away. There is also a special education school, Auris Hildernisseschool, at about 405 metres. Several other primary schools are within walking distance.
How is the public transport connection?
The tram stop Hogenbanweg is about 257 metres away, with tram lines 1, 2, 3 and 11. Bus stops Lorentzlaan and Schiedam, Lorentzlaan are also nearby, with bus lines 3, 38 and 456. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 828 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the municipality of Schiedam give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on 18 reviews. One resident mentions the windmills and the jenever museum as fun things to do, while another notes that there is some rubbish that needs tidying up. These reviews are about the municipality, not specifically the Boylebuurt.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 83%, from €133,000 to €243,000. This is a significant rise, reflecting the general trend in the area. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the market value.
