A first home with a view over the park
This apartment on the first floor sits at the edge of the Van Beethovenbuurt, facing a park and a quiet road. The setting is calm, with an open view, and the home itself is compact: 54 m² of living space according to the agent, spread over one floor. With a price of €200,000, the asking price sits 26% below the neighbourhood average of €270,917, which makes it a sharp entry point compared with other [apartments in Schiedam]( /koopwoningen/schiedam/appartementen/ ).
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. It is on the first floor and comes with both a balcony and a roof terrace, which is a nice extra for a home of this size. The property is fully owned, and the heating runs on block heating. According to the agent, the glazing is largely double, and the energy label is D. There is a homeowners' association fee of €140.98 per month.
Life in the Van Beethovenbuurt
The Van Beethovenbuurt is a residential area where the housing stock dates from the 1970s. It is a fairly quiet corner of Schiedam, with a park nearby and a playground within walking distance. 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: "The parking is really too full, the people are very antisocial." The reviews reflect mixed experiences, so it is worth reading them for yourself. The neighbourhood has around 1,555 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person homes. For a sense of what the area is like, [the Van Beethovenbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/van-beethovenbuurt-schiedam/ ) has its own page with more details.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk and Aldi supermarkets are just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. Basisschool Loep and El Furkan Basisschool are both within a short walk, and the Stedelijk Gymnasium Schiedam is a ten-minute walk for secondary education. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Meyra is a couple of streets away, and Apotheek Kethel is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, bus stop Van Beethovenplein is on your doorstep with lines 51 and 52, and Schiedam Centrum station is about 3 km away. The wider area, [the municipality of Schiedam]( /gemeente/schiedam/ ), offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €203,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €142,000 to €203,000. At the address level, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 58 dB, and aircraft noise is also above the norm at 50 dB. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settling. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Chopinplein 32, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €200,000 is 26% below the average asking price in the Van Beethovenbuurt, which is €270,917. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €262,500, and prices range from €190,000 to €370,000. The price per square metre here is €3,704, based on the agent's listed living area of 54 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is located on the first floor and has a living area of 54 m² according to the agent, with a volume of 138 m³. A balcony and a roof terrace are both present. The home is fully owned, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €140.98 per month.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €203,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €200,000 is 1% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 43%, from €142,000 in 2020 to €203,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public risk data at the address level indicates that road traffic noise is 58 dB, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 50 dB, also above the norm. Railway noise is 30 dB, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Dirk supermarket is about 426 metres away, and the Aldi is about 447 metres away, both within a short walk. A Lidl is about 748 metres away. In total, there are 35 supermarkets within a 5 km radius, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
Basisschool Loep is about 193 metres away, and El Furkan Basisschool is about 226 metres away, both primary schools within easy walking distance. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Schiedam is about 548 metres away, and De Mavo Vos is about 624 metres away.
How is the public transport connection from here?
The nearest bus stop is Van Beethovenplein, about 146 metres away, with bus lines 51 and 52. The Sibeliusplein stop is about 339 metres away with the same lines. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 3 km away, so a bike or bus ride is needed to reach the station.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate rather than low. The agent notes that the glazing is largely double, which helps somewhat. The heating runs on block heating, which is a shared system for the building.
What is the foundation risk at this address?
The foundation risk indication at this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home's foundation.
How many homes are for sale in the Van Beethovenbuurt?
There are currently 18 homes for sale in the Van Beethovenbuurt. The average asking price is €270,917, and the average living area is 85 m². This apartment, at 54 m², is smaller than the neighbourhood average, which is reflected in the lower asking price.
