Jan van Avennesstraat 5-1

A pre-war apartment with character

This apartment on Jan van Avennesstraat sits in a lively part of Schiedam, where the streets have a distinct early 20th-century feel. At 62 m² it is compact, but the high ceilings and original details give it a sense of space. The energy label is E, so heating costs will be something to factor in. Priced at €589,000, that works out to around €9,500 per m², which is on the high side compared to other apartments in Schiedam.

Schrijversbuurt: a mixed bag

The neighbourhood Schrijversbuurt is densely built and very urban, with an address density of 3,850 per km². It is a young area: nearly 40% of residents are between 25 and 45. Opinions differ sharply. One resident calls it a "nice neighbourhood for families" and says it is a "particularly cosy street and neighbourhood where many children can play outside and there is nature and fun play facilities nearby." Another is blunt: "Lots of 'gangsters', lots of mess. People are not social, landlord does nothing about things in the house. In short, just a shit neighbourhood." Based on two reviews, the average score is 7.25 out of 10.

Daily life on the street

For your morning bread, the Coop is just around the corner, and a Dirk is a ten-minute walk away. There are several primary schools within a couple of streets away: Montessori Schiedam is a five-minute walk, and Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken is also close. For secondary education, ProNovaCollege is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Schiedam has a lot to offer, with a park or public garden just around the corner and a restaurant on your doorstep.

Source

At the time of writing the home is listed only via 3B Makelaardij.