A grand apartment in Schrijversbuurt
This spacious apartment on Jan van Avennesstraat 5-1 sits in Schrijversbuurt, a pre-war neighbourhood in the west of Schiedam. The home was built in 1927 and has an energy label E, which means you can expect higher energy costs. With a price of €589,000, this is the most expensive of the 19 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, and the asking price is 56% above the neighbourhood average of €378,158. That makes it the priciest option among the [apartments in Schiedam] currently listed.
A home with room to spread out
According to the agent, this end-of-terrace house has seven rooms, five bedrooms, two bathrooms and three floors, with a total volume of 611 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 167 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². There is a back garden of 70 m², accessible from the rear, plus a roof terrace and a balcony. The home has partial double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in Schrijversbuurt
Schrijversbuurt is a neighbourhood where most homes were built before 1945, and it has a mix of ages and household types. Residents across 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 full and that some people walk dogs that can be aggressive, though they appreciate the proximity to shops and schools. The neighbourhood has around 2,670 residents, and 62% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see [the Schrijversbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and a Dirk and a Lidl are a ten-minute walk away. Montessori Schiedam primary school is on your doorstep, and Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Havenbogen, and Apotheek Rembrandt Schiedam is just around the corner. For public transport, bus stop Sint Liduinaplein is on your doorstep with lines 2, 51 and 126, and Schiedam Centrum train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Schiedam offers a range of services and connections, as described on [the municipality of Schiedam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €253,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 133% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 70%, from €149,000 to €253,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 61 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with a low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via 3B Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Jan van Avennesstraat 5-1, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €589,000 is 56% above the average asking price of €378,158 for homes currently for sale in Schrijversbuurt. It is also the most expensive of the 19 homes listed in the neighbourhood right now. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 167 m², is €3,527, which is below the neighbourhood average of €4,026 per m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this end-of-terrace house has seven rooms, five bedrooms, two bathrooms and three floors. The total volume is 611 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 167 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 62 m². There is a back garden of 70 m², accessible from the rear, plus a roof terrace and a balcony.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €253,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 133% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 70%, from €149,000 in 2020 to €253,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1927, and in this postcode area, 100% of properties were built before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, about 400 metres away. A Dirk and a Lidl are about a kilometre away. For schools, Montessori Schiedam is about 190 metres away, and Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken is about 280 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Sint Liduinaplein, about 150 metres away, with bus lines 2, 51 and 126. Another stop, Aleidastraat, is about 220 metres away with line 51. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 1.8 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Schiedam?
Residents across 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 that parking is full and that some people walk dogs that can be aggressive, but appreciates the proximity to shops and schools.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is E. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared to homes with better labels. The home has partial double glazing, according to the agent. The energy label is based on the official registration and does not reflect the condition of the home itself.
