De Plantage, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 apartment on Lange Nieuwstraat sits in the heart of Schiedam, with a cosy feel and a price that is notably keen compared to other homes in the area. At €275,000, it is 65% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €782,400, though the 65 m² floor area is also 72% smaller than the typical 234 m². For context, the home is one of five currently for sale in De Plantage, and you can compare it with other apartments in Schiedam.
De Plantage is a densely built area with a very strong urban character (4,347 addresses per km²). The population of 950 is a mix: many singles and couples without children, but also a fair number of families. One resident sums it up: "Nice neighbourhood, could be cleaner sometimes but great neighbourhood!", based on a single review. The neighbourhood De Plantage has a high proportion of pre-war homes (83% built before 1945) and a mix of energy labels, with half at A and half at D or lower.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Dirk is a couple of streets away. Two primary schools are within a five-minute walk: Sint Willibrordusschool and Sint Jozefschool. The park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just around the corner too. The municipality Schiedam offers further amenities within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Van der Laan Makelaardij and also appears on Funda, so it is available through several channels.
Details of this home
Lange Nieuwstraat 27A, Schiedam
Good · 1 resident
Nice neighbourhood, could be cleaner sometimes but great neighbourhood!
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About Lange Nieuwstraat 27A, Schiedam
The asking price is 65% below the average asking price in De Plantage (€782,400), but the apartment is also much smaller than average (65 m² vs 234 m²). The price per m² works out at about €4,231, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,895 per m². So while the total price is low, you are paying a premium for the smaller size.
The home has energy label C. That is a decent rating for a 1935 apartment, it means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on usage. In the neighbourhood, half of homes have label A and half have D or lower, so this sits in the middle.
The nearest train station is 1.5 km away, which is about a 15,20 minute walk or a short cycle ride. That makes it feasible for commuting, though not on your doorstep.
De Plantage has 115 households with children out of a total of 505 households, so about 23% are families. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and a child daycare just 300 metres away. The park is also very close, which is handy for outdoor play.
There are currently 5 homes for sale in De Plantage, with prices ranging from €265,000 to €1,750,000. This apartment is at the lower end of that range. In the past, 9 homes sold in the neighbourhood, with an average selling time of 65 days.
The neighbourhood recorded 37 total crimes in the latest data. That is a moderate number for a densely populated urban area. The resident review mentions it could be cleaner sometimes, but overall finds it a great neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Plantage