A home with a view over the park
This apartment on the seventh floor of a 1970s block sits on the edge of the Van Beethovenbuurt, with the park right outside and an unobstructed view. The asking price is €285,000. For a sense of what this price buys you, it helps to look at apartments in Schiedam as a whole.
The apartment itself
The home has five rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 109 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 108 square metres. It comes with a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The insulation is described as largely double glazing, and the home is heated by block heating. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €392.31.
Life in the Van Beethovenbuurt
The Van Beethovenbuurt is a compact residential area where most homes were built between 1970 and 1990. Residents of 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: "It's nice but a lot of rubbish needs to be tidied up again." A third resident mentions that parking is often full and that the sense of community has faded. The neighbourhood has around 1,575 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more context, you can read about the Van Beethovenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Aldi is just around the corner, with Dirk and Lidl a couple of streets away. Primary schools El Furkan Basisschool and Basisschool Loep are both within a short walk, and secondary schools are also close by. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Meyra and Apotheek Kethel pharmacy are a few streets away. Bus stops Sibeliusplein and Van Beethovenplein, served by lines 51 and 52, are on your doorstep or just around the corner. Schiedam Centrum station is about three kilometres away. The wider area is part of the municipality of Schiedam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €286,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is virtually equal to that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 56%, from €183,000 to €286,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm; railway noise is below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Atta Makelaars and other platforms.
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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 Griegplein 172, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €285,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €286,000 as of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price is also the same as the median asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €285,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 109 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 108 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the seventh floor with an unobstructed view over the park.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient labels. The home has largely double glazing and is heated by block heating, which may influence your heating bill. The exact costs depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €392.31. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of the building, insurance, and possibly a reserve fund.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch norm. Aircraft noise is 49 dB Lden, also above the norm. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual condition of the foundation would require a structural survey.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Aldi is just around the corner at about 280 metres, with Dirk and Lidl within a few hundred metres. For schools, El Furkan Basisschool and Basisschool Loep are both within a short walk, and secondary schools De Mavo Vos and De Internationale Vos are also close by.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops Sibeliusplein and Van Beethovenplein are within a few hundred metres, served by lines 51 and 52. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 3.1 kilometres away. This gives you options for both local and regional travel.
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 18 reviews. One resident mentions the windmills and the jenever museum as highlights, while another notes that rubbish needs tidying and parking is often full. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not just this specific neighbourhood.
