Van Beethovenbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 95 m² apartment on Chopinplein sits in the Van Beethovenbuurt, a quiet, green corner of Schiedam. Built in 1970 and with energy label C, it offers a solid, no-nonsense layout. At €289,000, the asking price is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €269,700, but the size and condition make it a fair proposition compared to other apartments in Schiedam.
The Van Beethovenbuurt is a small, predominantly residential area with a mix of ages: a quarter of residents are 65 or older, and many live alone. It's a quiet street scene, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the figures: mostly flats, a high proportion of owner-occupied homes, and a low crime rate. The neighbourhood Van Beethovenbuurt feels settled and orderly.
For your morning bread, Dirk and Aldi are both just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools, Basisschool Loep and El Furkan Basisschool, are within a few minutes' walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Schiedam is a five-minute stroll away. The municipality Schiedam has plenty of restaurants and a library within walking distance, and the train station is 4.1 km away, a short bike ride.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Moerman & de Jong Makelaars, Funda and Pararius.
Details of this home
Chopinplein 143, Schiedam
Data from Van Beethovenbuurt
Data from Van Beethovenbuurt
35 within 5 km
73 within 5 km
About Chopinplein 143, Schiedam
The asking price of €289,000 is about 7% above the average sold price in the Van Beethovenbuurt (€300,968) and above the current average asking price of €269,700. Given the 95 m² floor area and energy label C, it's priced in line with similar apartments in Schiedam, though slightly on the high side for the neighbourhood.
The Van Beethovenbuurt is a quiet, residential area with mostly flats and a high proportion of owner-occupied homes. It has a mature population, many residents are 65 or older, and a low crime rate. There's a park nearby, and daily shopping is easy with supermarkets within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 4.1 km from the apartment. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip.
Two primary schools are within a few minutes' walk: Basisschool Loep (193 m) and El Furkan Basisschool (226 m). For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Schiedam is 548 m away, and De Mavo Vos is 624 m away. All are easily reachable on foot or by bike.
The apartment has energy label C, which is average for a home built in 1970. It means the property is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage. Most homes in the neighbourhood (68%) also have label C.
Currently, there are 20 apartments for sale in the Van Beethovenbuurt, with prices ranging from €190,000 to €339,000. The average price per m² is €3,034, so this apartment at €3,042 per m² is very close to the neighbourhood average.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Van Beethovenbuurt