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Schildersbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Frans Halsplein sits in the heart of Schiedam's Schildersbuurt, a neighbourhood named after painters. At €285,000 for 72 m², the price per square metre is about €3,958, noticeably below the neighbourhood average of €3,372/m², which makes it a keen buy compared to other apartments in Schiedam.
The Schildersbuurt is a dense, very strongly urban area (2,801 addresses per km²) with a mix of ages: many young adults (25-45) and families. Two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied, and 80% were built before 1945, giving the streets a classic character. There are no resident reviews available, but the neighbourhood scores well on daily amenities.
For groceries, the Coop is just around the corner, with Lidl and PLUS a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, obs Het Kleurrijk and Sint Bernardus, are within a five-minute walk, making the school run easy. The municipality Schiedam provides parks and green spaces nearby, with a park or public garden just a couple of streets away.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Dupont Real Estate and also appears on Funda.
Details of this home
Frans Halsplein 30, Schiedam
Data from Schildersbuurt
Data from Schildersbuurt
43 within 5 km
95 within 5 km
About Frans Halsplein 30, Schiedam
At €285,000 for 72 m², the price per m² is about €3,958. That is higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,372/m², but the apartment is also 31% smaller than the typical home in the Schildersbuurt (105 m²). Given the smaller size, the price is in line with the market, not a bargain, but not overpriced either.
The energy label is E, which is below average for the neighbourhood, 60% of homes in the Schildersbuurt have label C or better. An E label means higher energy costs for heating and electricity, so you should budget for that.
The nearest train station is 2.74 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a 35-minute walk. Public transport connections within Schiedam are good, but for frequent train travel you may want a bike or car.
The Schildersbuurt has a mix of households: about 315 with children and 285 without, plus many singles. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and a park just 200 m away. It is a lively, urban area with a strong sense of community.
Currently there are 6 apartments for sale in the Schildersbuurt, with prices ranging from €269,500 to €429,500. The median price is €300,000, so this apartment at €285,000 is slightly below the median.
In the most recent data, 96 total crimes were recorded in the neighbourhood. That is a moderate figure for a very urban area, but it is always wise to check local safety reports for the most current picture.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schildersbuurt
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