Binnenstad, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s apartment on Herenpad sits right in the thick of things. With 75 m² and an E label, it's a compact home with character, and a price that reflects it. At €325,000, the asking price is 34% below the neighbourhood average, which makes sense given the smaller floor area. For context, apartments in Schiedam vary widely, so this one is keenly priced for its size.
Binnenstad is Schiedam's city centre, with a very high density of 5,444 addresses per km². It's a young area, most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. One long-term resident says: "I've lived here for 14 years, very special because my father was born on this street. But in recent years the neighbourhood has deteriorated. They gave it a makeover but that doesn't improve anything. More people live here and also different people at the same addresses who simply don't belong here. It's very noisy and the nuisance has increased." That's based on a single review, so it's one perspective. The neighbourhood Binnenstad has a mix of old and new, with 70% of homes built before 1945.
For groceries, Dirk is on your doorstep, and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Basisschool de Singel and Basisschool Kaleidoscoop. The municipality Schiedam has plenty of restaurants nearby, the closest is just 0.1 km away, and a park or garden is a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including D&S Makelaars, Funda, Huispedia and Pararius.
Details of this home
Herenpad 6C, Schiedam
Satisfactory · 1 resident
I've lived here for 14 years, very special because my father was born on this street. But in recent years the neighbourhood has deteriorated. They gave it a makeover but that doesn't improve anything. More people live here and also different people at the same addresses who simply don't belong here. It's very noisy and the nuisance has increased.
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About Herenpad 6C, Schiedam
The asking price is 34% below the average asking price in Binnenstad (€489,714), but the apartment is also 36% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 117 m². Given the size and energy label E, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a compact pre-war flat in the centre.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. In the neighbourhood, 42.9% of homes have label A, while 42.9% have label D or lower, so this is on the less efficient side.
Binnenstad is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young adults and singles. One resident who has lived there for 14 years notes that the neighbourhood has become noisier and more crowded in recent years, with increased nuisance. It's a lively, central location but not without its downsides.
Dirk is just 72 metres away, so you can pop out for groceries in seconds. Albert Heijn is 243 metres away, and there's also a Coop at 428 metres. For daily shopping, you're well covered.
The nearest train station is 1.3 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting to Rotterdam or The Hague.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Basisschool de Singel at 191 metres, Basisschool Kaleidoscoop at 344 metres, and De Kubus at 412 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.6 km away.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony or terrace. The plot size is not stated, so it's best to assume there is no private outdoor space, typical for a city-centre apartment.
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