Distillateursbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Burgemeester Van Haarenlaan sits in a quiet residential pocket of Schiedam West. Built in 1958, it offers 76 m² of living space with an E energy label. At €300,000, the asking price is 15% below the neighbourhood average of €354,833, making it a keen entry into the local market. For context, apartments in Schiedam typically sell for around €3,985 per m².
The Distillateursbuurt is a compact, established area with a mix of families and singles. Two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied, and most properties were built between 1945 and 1970. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel (address density 1,744 per km²) but benefits from a park just a couple of streets away. No resident reviews are available for this area, so the picture here is based purely on statistics. You can read more about the Distillateursbuurt neighbourhood for further context.
Daily errands are straightforward: the nearest supermarket, a Coop, is just around the corner, and a Lidl and PLUS are within a ten-minute walk. For families, primary schools obs Het Kleurrijk and Sint Bernardus are both within a five-minute walk, and secondary schools are a ten-minute walk away. A park is on your doorstep, and restaurants are just around the corner. The municipality of Schiedam provides all the usual urban amenities, and you can explore more about the municipality of Schiedam online.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Dupont Real Estate.
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Burgemeester Van Haarenlaan 1492, Schiedam
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About Burgemeester Van Haarenlaan 1492, Schiedam
The asking price of €300,000 is 15% below the average asking price in the Distillateursbuurt (€354,833). The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €287,500, so this apartment sits slightly above that. Given the 76 m² floor area and E energy label, the price per m² works out to about €3,947, which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €3,985 per m². Overall, it appears priced.
The apartment has an energy label E. This means it is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In the Distillateursbuurt, all homes for sale have a label of D or lower, so this is typical for the area. You may want to consider potential improvements like insulation or double glazing to reduce future energy bills.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km from the apartment. That is about a 40-minute walk or a 10-minute bike ride. Schiedam Centrum station is the main hub, offering connections to Rotterdam, The Hague, and beyond. Buses in the area also connect to the station.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: obs Het Kleurrijk (241 m), Sint Bernardus (313 m), and Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken (598 m). For secondary education, Scholengemeenschap Spieringshoek and ProNovaCollege are both about 690 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk or short bike ride.
The Distillateursbuurt is a residential area with a mix of families and singles. About 31% of homes are single-family, and 67% are owner-occupied. The area has a strong urban feel with an address density of 1,744 per km². There is a park nearby, and basic amenities like supermarkets and restaurants are within walking distance. The neighbourhood is relatively quiet but well-connected.
In the Distillateursbuurt, sold homes took an average of 34 days to sell. That is a fairly typical timeframe for the area. The current listing has 6 apartments for sale, so there is some choice. Given the price is below the neighbourhood average, it may attract interest.
The apartment is 3.1 km from the nearest train station, so cycling or taking a bus is recommended for rail connections. The area is well-connected by road, but motorway distances are not provided.
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