Wetenschappersbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Dieselstraat sits in a lively part of Schiedam, with the Lidl literally on your doorstep. At 80 m² and with a C energy label, it's a solid, no-fuss home. The asking price of €265,000 is 37% below the neighbourhood average of €419,750, making it the cheapest of the four apartments currently for sale here, a keen entry point into the local market. For context, apartments in Schiedam have been selling at an average of €390,105 over the past period.
The Wetenschappersbuurt is a compact, urban neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. Around 43% of households have children, and the area feels busy and lived-in. With an address density of 3,586 per km², it's very strongly urban. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: mostly flats and maisonettes built in the 1960s and after 2010. It's a practical, no-frills part of town. Find out more about the Wetenschappersbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life here is straightforward. The Lidl is 14 metres away, you can pop out for bread in seconds. For a wider shop, Dirk is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Peperklip is just around the corner, and OBS Mathenesse is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, Lentiz | LIFE College is a five-minute walk. The train station is a ten-minute walk, and a park or public garden is on your doorstep. All this sits within the municipality of Schiedam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Westpunt Makelaars, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
Details of this home
Dieselstraat 48, Schiedam
Data from Wetenschappersbuurt
Data from Wetenschappersbuurt
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About Dieselstraat 48, Schiedam
The asking price of €265,000 is 37% below the average asking price in the Wetenschappersbuurt (€419,750) and well below the average sold price of €390,105 for the neighbourhood. It's also the cheapest of the four apartments currently for sale here. Given the 80 m² floor area and C energy label, the price looks keen compared to the local market.
The Wetenschappersbuurt is a very urban area with a high address density. It has a mix of families and singles, with about 43% of households having children. The housing stock is a mix of flats built in the 1960s and newer properties from after 2010. It's a practical, busy neighbourhood with shops and schools within easy walking distance.
The nearest supermarket is Lidl, just 14 metres away, literally on your doorstep. A Dirk is 222 metres away, and an AH to go is 596 metres. For daily groceries, you won't have to walk far.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Peperklip (151 m), OBS Mathenesse (546 m), and De Kubus (596 m). For secondary education, Lentiz | LIFE College is 366 metres away. All are within a comfortable walk.
The train station is 0.7 km away, about a ten-minute walk. This makes commuting by rail convenient.
The energy label is C, which is average for an apartment of this age. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though exact amounts depend on usage.
Currently, there are four apartments for sale in the Wetenschappersbuurt. This one is the cheapest at €265,000, with the most expensive at €600,000. The average asking price is €419,750.
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