Fabribuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 110 m² apartment on Huysmansstraat sits in the Fabribuurt, a lively part of Schiedam West. With an energy label A and a 1927 build, it combines pre-war character with modern efficiency. At €375,000, the price is 20% above the neighbourhood average of €311,429, so it's on the high side, but the size and label are exceptional here. For context, apartments in Schiedam typically sell for less per square metre.
Fabribuurt is densely built with 1,690 residents and a very high address density (4,695 per km²). Most homes are pre-war (87.5%), and the area is dominated by flats and maisonettes, only 17% are single-family. It's a young area: the largest age group is 25,45, and there are many households with children. The neighbourhood Fabribuurt has a mix of owner-occupied (31%) and rental homes, and the streets are lively. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
For groceries, the Coop is just around the corner, and Lidl and PLUS are a couple of streets away. Schools are close: Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken is a five-minute walk, and ProNovaCollege (secondary) is just a couple of streets away. A park or garden is a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. The municipality Schiedam offers further amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Dupont Real Estate and also on Funda, so it's available through several channels. The agent has published full details including floor area, year of construction and energy label.
Details of this home
Huysmansstraat 91A, Schiedam
Data from Fabribuurt
Data from Fabribuurt
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About Huysmansstraat 91A, Schiedam
The asking price is 20% above the average asking price in Fabribuurt (€311,429) and also above the median (€299,000). However, this apartment is larger (110 m²) than the neighbourhood average (96 m²) and has an A energy label, which is rare in an area where 35.7% of homes have label D or lower. So the premium reflects its size and efficiency.
An A label means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity bills compared to older homes in the neighbourhood. In Fabribuurt, only 7.1% of homes have label A, and 28.6% have A+ or better, so this is a strong point.
Fabribuurt has many households with children (285 out of 835 households) and a good mix of ages. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken (5 minutes) and Montessori Schiedam (a couple of streets away). The area is very urban, with a high density of addresses and amenities nearby.
The nearest train station is 2.1 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
In the most recent data, there were 106 total crimes reported in the neighbourhood. Given the population of 1,690, that's a rate of about 63 per 1,000 residents, which is relatively high. However, crime figures can vary year to year.
Yes, a park or garden is just 0.2 km away, a couple of minutes' walk. This is a plus in such a dense urban area.
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