A first home in Haverschmidtkwartier
This apartment on the François Haverschmidtlaan sits in the Haverschmidtkwartier, a pre-war neighbourhood in Schiedam where the streets are lined with homes from the 1930s. With an asking price of €235,000, it is the cheapest of the twelve homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the price sits 45% below the average asking price of €426,083 for the area. For comparison, the average asking price for apartments in Schiedam is higher than this home's price.
The apartment itself
Built in 1932, this one-bedroom apartment is on the second floor and has a living area of 53 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 54 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The ground lease is municipal property, with the lease paid off until 1 July 2038 and the lease ending on 30 June 2087. There is a parking space, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €233.04.
Haverschmidtkwartier
Haverschmidtkwartier is a small neighbourhood with around 900 residents, and most homes here date from before 1945. Residents of the municipality of Schiedam give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on eighteen reviews. One resident says: "It's a normal neighbourhood," noting that parking is full and neighbours keep to themselves, but that shops and schools are close by. Another resident mentions the windmills and the jenever museum as fun things about the area. A third review says it's "nice to live in" but that rubbish needs tidying. The reviews reflect mixed feelings, with scores ranging from 4.38 to 7.25. For more on the area, see the Haverschmidtkwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and the nearest primary school, Sint Bernardus, is a couple of streets away. The pharmacy, Apotheek Rembrandt Schiedam, is on your doorstep, while the GP practice Havenbogen is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops at Rubensplein and Sint Liduinaplein are within a few minutes' walk, with lines 2, 126, 51 and 826. Schiedam Centrum station is about 2 km away. The municipality of Schiedam offers further amenities within easy reach, as described on the municipality of Schiedam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €206,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 14% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 69%, from €122,000 to €206,000. As for the area, the foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the building dates from before 1970 and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Noise from road traffic, rail, air and industry is all below the relevant standards. The climate risk indications are low for pluvial flooding and flood risk, and medium for heat stress, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including D&S Makelaardij Schiedam and other listings.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About François Haverschmidtlaan 15B, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €235,000 is 14% above the WOZ value of €206,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 69%, from €122,000 to €206,000. This comparison is a fact about the price level, not a judgement on whether the home is over- or underpriced.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is on the second floor and has a living area of 53 m², while the BAG registration lists 54 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a parking space included. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €233.04.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home, and with label C you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is a fact about the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition. For more details on energy costs, you would need to look at actual usage.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1932, and that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. It means there is a medium level of risk according to the KCAF attention area.
What are the nearest amenities?
The Coop supermarket is about 400 metres away, and the Albert Heijn and Lidl are around 1.2 km. The nearest primary school, Sint Bernardus, is 240 metres away, and there are several other primary schools within 500 metres. The pharmacy, Apotheek Rembrandt Schiedam, is 161 metres away, and the GP practice Havenbogen is 820 metres. The nearest hospital, Franciscus Vlietland, is 1.4 km away.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Rubensplein, about 160 metres away, with bus lines 2 and 126. Sint Liduinaplein is about 350 metres away, with lines 2, 51 and 126, and another stop there has line 826. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 2 km away. These stops provide access to local and regional bus services, though specific destinations are not listed.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Schiedam give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on eighteen reviews. One resident says it's a normal neighbourhood, with full parking and neighbours who keep to themselves, but close to shops and schools. Another mentions the windmills and jenever museum as fun things. A third says it's nice to live in but that rubbish needs tidying. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this neighbourhood.
How does the price per square metre compare?
The asking price per square metre is €4,434, based on the agent's listed living area of 53 m². This is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,337 per m² for homes currently for sale. However, the total asking price of €235,000 is 45% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €426,083, because this apartment is much smaller than the average home in the area.
