A modern apartment with a view
This fifth-floor apartment on the Johan Braakensiekstraat sits in the Vakbondsliedenbuurt, a residential pocket of Schiedam's Nieuwland district. The home was built in 2023, so it is part of a newer development in an area where most homes date from between 1945 and 1970. With an asking price of €500,000, the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €369,900. For context, apartments in Schiedam vary widely in price, and this one sits above the typical range.
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 86 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 79 m². The home comes with a balcony and a roof terrace, plus a parking space. It is fully owned, and the monthly HOA contribution is €195.50. The agent highlights the insulation: roof, wall and floor insulation, triple glazing, double glazing and HR glass, described as fully insulated. Heating is via underfloor heating throughout, with a heat recovery system and a heat pump.
Life in the Vakbondsliedenbuurt
Residents of the district give their surroundings an average score of 6.29, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's a normal neighbourhood", noting that parking is full and neighbours are not very sociable, but that shops and schools are close by. Another resident says: "Nice to live in", though they mention rubbish needs tidying. A third says: "It's nice living with the windmills", pointing to the windmills, whisper boat and jenever museum as fun things to do. The neighbourhood has around 1,100 residents, and about a third of households are single-person. For more detail, see the Vakbondsliedenbuurt neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, with AH to go, Jumbo and SPAR all within a five-minute walk. Primary school Het Startblok is a ten-minute walk, and secondary schools Lyceum Schravenlant and Lentiz LIFE College are also within walking distance. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Vivitas is a couple of streets away, and the Centrum Apotheek Schiedam pharmacy is nearby. Tram stop 's-Gravelandseweg with lines 1 and 11 is just around the corner, and bus stops on the Delflandseweg with lines 51, 54, 126 and 826 are a five-minute walk. Schiedam Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Schiedam offers further amenities within a short trip.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €457,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen from €98,000 in 2021 to €128,000 in 2022, then jumped to €414,000 in 2023, and has since increased to €417,000 in 2024 and €457,000 in 2025. As for the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 56 dB and railway noise at 63 dB, both above the norm, while aircraft and industrial noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, with clay soil noted as sensitive to settlement, and the area is a KCAF attention area. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium 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 via multiple channels, including Park 16Hoven Makelaardij and listings on Funda, Pararius 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 Johan Braakensiekstraat 50, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €500,000 is 35% above the average asking price in the Vakbondsliedenbuurt, which is €369,900. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 79 m², is €6,329, compared with a neighbourhood average of €4,029 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side relative to the local market.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A+++, which is an efficient label. This means energy costs are likely to be low compared with less efficient homes. The agent also states the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, triple glazing, double glazing and HR glass, plus underfloor heating, a heat recovery system and a heat pump. These features support the efficient label.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €457,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased significantly: from €98,000 in 2021 to €128,000 in 2022, then a large jump to €414,000 in 2023, followed by €417,000 in 2024 and €457,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise is 56 dB and railway noise is 63 dB, both above the Dutch noise norm. Aircraft noise is 38 dB and industrial noise is 49 dB, both below the norm. These are indications for the area, not measurements inside the home. The home itself is on the fifth floor, which may affect how noise is experienced.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. The area is also a KCAF attention area, with 100% of properties in this postcode area built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, which was built in 2023.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Coop at 564 metres, with AH to go at 584 metres, Jumbo at 585 metres and SPAR at 603 metres. For schools, primary school Het Startblok is 667 metres away, and secondary schools Lyceum Schravenlant and Lentiz LIFE College are 679 and 890 metres respectively. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop 's-Gravelandseweg with lines 1 and 11 is 201 metres away. Bus stops on the Delflandseweg with lines 826, and lines 51, 54 and 126, are 378 and 415 metres away. Schiedam Centrum train station is 689 metres away, so you can reach the station on foot in about ten minutes.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.29, based on four reviews. One resident says it is a normal neighbourhood, with full parking and antisocial neighbours, but close to shops and schools. Another says it is nice to live in, though rubbish needs tidying. A third mentions the windmills and jenever museum as fun aspects. These reviews describe the district, not specifically this street.
