A bright apartment by the water
This apartment on Joke Smitkade sits in the Vaart Noord neighbourhood of Vlaardingen, a part of the Holy Noord district. The home looked out over the water and had an open view, with the setting described by the agent as by navigable water, in a residential area. The last known asking price of €600,000 was on the high side compared with similar apartments in Vlaardingen, especially given the price per square metre of €5,769 based on the agent's floor area. This home has not been online since 30 October 2026.
Inside the home
Built in 1994, this portiekflat apartment is on the second living floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was 103 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed 104 square metres. The home had a balcony and a parking space, and the agent noted it was fully insulated with a central heating boiler. The property is on municipal ground lease, with the lease paid off until 23 February 2043. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €283.70.
Life in Vaart Noord
Vaart Noord is a small neighbourhood with around 1,550 residents, and a large share of them are 65 or older. Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.96, based on three reviews. One resident describes the area as child-friendly, social, with lots of nature and clean, while another says the people are very kind. A third review is more critical, mentioning neglect and saying the park next to the green zone is best avoided in the evening. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a short walk, and the mix of opinions reflects a place with both strengths and challenges. For more context, see the Vaart Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, with the Jumbo and Lidl a bit further. Two primary schools, IKC De Singel and Het Anker, are both just around the corner, and the nearest secondary school, St.-Jozefmavo, is about a fifteen-minute walk. The BENU pharmacy is a ten-minute walk, and the GP practice Copenhaege Huisartsen, Praktijk Brouwer is a couple of streets away. Bus stops nearby include Begraafplaats Holy with lines 56 and 156, and Platanendreef with line 56. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5.7 kilometres away. The municipality of Vlaardingen covers the wider area, and you can read more about the municipality of Vlaardingen.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €530,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 13% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 42%, from €372,000 to €530,000. As for the area, the noise level 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. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the heat stress indication is low, rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including van Driel Makelaardij on Funda and other listings.
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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 57, Vlaardingen
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €600,000 was 13% above the WOZ value of €530,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 104 m², was €5,769.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the second living floor of a portiekflat building. The agent listed a living area of 104 m², while the BAG registration gave 103 m². There is a balcony and a parking space.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also noted that the home was fully insulated and had a central heating boiler.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal ground lease, with the lease paid off until 23 February 2043. This meant the ground rent had been settled in advance for that period. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €283.70.
What is the WOZ value development over the past five years?
The WOZ value had increased by 42% between 2020 and 2025, from €372,000 to €530,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the general trend in municipal valuations in the area.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 41 dB Lden, and from air traffic 39 dB Lden, both measured in 2022 and both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to public data. The soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. No structural conclusions should be drawn from this data alone.
What about flooding and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current flood risk is low and the risk in 2050 is also low. Heat stress is currently low, but is expected to become medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not property-specific assessments.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Albert Heijn, about 1.2 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. The Jumbo is about 1.5 kilometres away, and the Lidl about 1.8 kilometres. There are 24 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools, IKC De Singel and Het Anker, are both about 600 metres away, just around the corner. The nearest secondary school, St.-Jozefmavo, is about 1.4 kilometres away. In total, there are 60 schools within five kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Begraafplaats Holy, about 386 metres away, with bus lines 56 and 156. The Platanendreef stop, with line 56, is about 608 metres away. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 5.7 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.96, based on three reviews. One resident describes the area as child-friendly, social, with lots of nature and clean. Another says the people are very kind. A third review is critical, mentioning neglect and advising against the park in the evening. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this neighbourhood.
