A bright apartment on the water
This apartment on Joke Smitkade sits in Vaart Noord, a neighbourhood in Vlaardingen where the streets are quiet and the water is close by. Built in 1994, the home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should stay manageable. The asking price is €585,000, which is 17% below the average asking price of €702,800 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale here. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Vlaardingen.
Inside the home
The apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 103 m², which matches both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has a balcony and a parking space, and it is fully insulated with double glazing. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The property is leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 31 August 2043. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €275.
Life in Vaart Noord
Vaart Noord is a small neighbourhood with about 1,540 residents, and it has a mix of ages, with a notable share of residents aged 65 and over. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.96, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Child-friendly, social, lots of nature, clean." Another resident describes it as a "Good neighbourhood" with "Very kind people." A third review is less positive, mentioning neglect and safety concerns near the park in the evening. The neighbourhood has a quiet setting, with water and open views nearby. For more details, you can read about the Vaart Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, and the Jumbo and Lidl are a bit further. Primary schools IKC De Singel and Het Anker are both just around the corner, about a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Copenhaege Huisartsen, Praktijk Brouwer, and the BENU Apotheek Churchillsingel is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops are close by: Begraafplaats Holy is just around the corner with lines 56 and 156, and Platanendreef is a five-minute walk with line 56. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5.6 km away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Vlaardingen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €530,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €362,000 to €530,000. As for the address, the noise from road traffic is 41 dB Lden and from air traffic 39 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vlietlanden NVM Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Joke Smitkade 133, Vlaardingen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €585,000 is 10% above the WOZ value of €530,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 17% below the average asking price of €702,800 for homes in this neighbourhood, and it is the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale here.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 103 m², and the volume is 315 m³. There is a balcony and a parking space. The home is fully insulated with double glazing, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is also described as fully insulated with double glazing, which supports energy efficiency. The exact energy costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the leasehold situation?
The property is leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 31 August 2043. This means the ground rent is settled for that period, so no annual ground rent is due until that date. After that, the leasehold terms will need to be reviewed. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €275.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, but the risk level is still low. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are available in the listing.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of water nuisance during intense rainfall. The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk in 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public climate data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 1.2 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. Jumbo is about 1.5 km away, and Lidl is about 1.8 km away. There are also PLUS and Aldi within 2.5 km. In total, there are 26 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
Two primary schools, IKC De Singel and Het Anker, are both about 567 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. KBS De Hoeksteen is about 915 metres away. For secondary education, St.-Jozefmavo is about 1.4 km away. There are 61 schools within 5 km in total.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Begraafplaats Holy, about 309 metres away, with bus lines 56 and 156. Platanendreef is about 527 metres away with line 56, and Uitzicht is about 852 metres away with lines 2 and 156. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5.6 km away.
How do residents rate this district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.96, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Child-friendly, social, lots of nature, clean." Another says: "Very kind people." A third review is less positive, mentioning neglect and safety concerns near the park in the evening. These reviews describe the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
