A maisonnette by the water
This maisonnette apartment sits on the third floor of a 1931 building on Buys Ballotsingel, a quiet road along the water in the Newtonbuurt district of Schiedam. The home offers 110 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 107 square metres. With six rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, there is plenty of room for a household. The asking price is €325,000. For comparison, apartments in Schiedam are listed at an average of €3,232 per square metre.
Inside the home
The apartment has a balcony and is fully owned, with no ground lease to worry about. According to the agent, the home has double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is a maisonnette, meaning the living space is spread over two levels within the building. The homeowners' association fee is €100 per month, which covers the shared costs of the building.
Life in Newtonbuurt
Newtonbuurt is a compact neighbourhood with about 2,190 residents, and it has a mix of ages, with 39% of residents between 25 and 45. 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, 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 mentions that parking is often full and that some neighbours keep to themselves, but appreciates the proximity to shops and schools. These reviews reflect the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so your own experience may differ. The Newtonbuurt neighbourhood itself is home to a mix of housing, with 44% owner-occupied properties.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is on your doorstep, and the Dirk is just around the corner, with a SPAR a couple of streets away. Basisschool de Peperklip is just around the corner, and there are several other primary schools within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Swammerdam is a couple of streets away, and the BENU pharmacy is just beyond that. For public transport, the Lorentzlaan bus stop is on your doorstep, served by lines 3 and 38, and Schiedam Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Schiedam offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €314,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 4% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 47%, from €214,000 to €314,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated pile-rot risk. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk data shows low pluvial flooding risk and low flood risk for both now and 2050, with medium heat stress currently and elevated heat stress by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via two channels: Kolpa Lafeber Makelaars and Kolpa van Leeuwen 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.
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About Buys Ballotsingel 74A, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €314,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 107 m², is €3,037, which is below the neighbourhood average of €3,232 per m² for homes currently for sale.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a maisonnette apartment on the third floor, meaning the living space is spread over two levels. It has six rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 110 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 107 m². There is a balcony, and the home is fully owned. The homeowners' association fee is €100 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The agent states that the home has double glazing, HR glazing and floor insulation, which can help keep energy use down. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the building being constructed in 1931, before 1970, and on data from the Klimaateffectatlas showing that 2% of properties in this postcode area have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low, both now and in 2050.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The Lidl supermarket is 160 metres away, and the Dirk is at 268 metres, so daily groceries are very close. Basisschool de Peperklip is 153 metres away, and there are several other primary schools within a short walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Swammerdam is 302 metres away, and the BENU pharmacy is 381 metres away. The nearest hospital, Franciscus Vlietland, is 2.4 km away.
How is the public transport connection?
The Lorentzlaan bus stop is 55 metres away, served by bus lines 3 and 38. Another stop, Schiedam Lorentzlaan, is 60 metres away with line 456. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, which is 536 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives you direct access to regional rail services, though specific destinations and frequencies are not listed here.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
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, whisper boat, jenever museum. There are fun things to do." Another mentions that parking is often full and that some neighbours keep to themselves, but appreciates the proximity to shops and schools. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has increased by 47% between 2020 and 2025, from €214,000 to €314,000. The value rose steadily from €214,000 in 2020 to €271,000 in 2022, then dipped slightly to €267,000 in 2023 and 2024, before jumping to €314,000 in 2025. This reflects the general upward trend in property values in the area over that period.
