A 1955 apartment in the heart of Vlaardingen
This apartment sits in the Centrum neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, a lively part of town where daily life unfolds on foot. The home is a portiekflat, a classic Dutch walk-up apartment, built in 1955 and spread over two floors. With a living area of 79 square metres according to the BAG registration, and 78 square metres according to the agent, it offers a practical layout with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The asking price of €319,000 is in line with the market, compared against the neighbourhood average asking price. For a sense of what else is available, you can browse other apartments in Vlaardingen.
Inside the home
The apartment is located on the second floor and has a balcony. It comes with largely double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ground lease, with the lease ending on 15-07-2053, at a cost of €32.27 per year. There is a homeowners' association fee of €100.26 per month. The total volume of the home is 243 cubic metres.
The Centrum neighbourhood
Centrum is a busy, mixed neighbourhood with around 6,500 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes a green neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities. Another mentions a large green grass field with a small playground near their apartment block, though parking after half past six in the evening is difficult. A third resident says everything is easily accessible, lively and child-friendly, but notes that litter and incorrectly parked bicycles are an eyesore. For more context on the wider area, you can read about the municipality of Vlaardingen.
Amenities and transport
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and Lidl a ten-minute walk. The Ericaschool is on your doorstep, and IKC 't Palet is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Koning en Veugelers, with Apotheek Walrave next door. Bus stop Westlandseweg is just around the corner, served by lines 56, 126 and 156. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 4.7 kilometres away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €285,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 66%, from €172,000 to €285,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with flood risk currently low and in 2050 low. Heat stress is currently low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Dolphijn NVM Makelaardij.
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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 dr. Schaepmanstraat 12B, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €319,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €285,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 66%, from €172,000 to €285,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 79 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 78 square metres. The home is located on the second floor and has a balcony.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal ground lease, charged with a yearly payment of €32.27. The ground lease ends on 15-07-2053. There is also a homeowners' association fee of €100.26 per month.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1955, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. In this neighbourhood, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Aircraft noise is 47 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is about 380 metres away, just around the corner. Albert Heijn is roughly 580 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. Lidl is about 840 metres away, a ten-minute walk. In total, there are 31 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Ericaschool, a school for special secondary education, is about 200 metres away. IKC 't Palet, a primary school, is roughly 280 metres away. IKC De Bavinck is about 370 metres away. There are 62 schools within five kilometres of the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Westlandseweg is about 260 metres away, served by lines 56, 126 and 156. Van der Driftstraat stop is roughly 400 metres away with line 126. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 4.7 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Vlaardingen give their living environment an average score of 7.54, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes a green neighbourhood with many recreational opportunities. Another mentions that everything is easily accessible and child-friendly, though litter and incorrectly parked bicycles are an eyesore. Parking can be difficult in the evening.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label of this home is D. This means the home is not among the most efficient labels, so expect moderate energy costs. The agent notes that the home has largely double glazing.
