A grand apartment on the water
This is a remarkable home. On the Oranjestraat in the Walvisbuurt, a ground-floor apartment of exceptional proportions, set right on the water with a free view. The asking price of €1,250,000 sits well above the average asking price in this neighbourhood, which is €562,944 according to the current market data. It is also the most expensive of the nine homes currently for sale in the Walvisbuurt. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,527, while this home is listed at €3,205 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. This is one of the larger [apartments in Schiedam].
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a spacious apartment with nine rooms, including five bedrooms, spread over two floors. The living area is given as 390 m² in the agent's listing, while the BAG registration records 276 m². The volume is 1,300 m³. The home is fully owned and comes with a parking space. According to the agent, the property has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €524. The home was built in 1979 and has an energy label C.
Life in the Walvisbuurt
The Walvisbuurt is a small neighbourhood in the centre of Schiedam, with around 770 residents. It is a very urban area, with a high address density. Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.1, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, could be cleaner sometimes but great neighbourhood!" Another resident, who has lived there for 14 years, notes that the neighbourhood has deteriorated in recent years and that it has become noisy. The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a third of residents between 25 and 45, and a fifth over 65. Most households are single-person households. This is [the Walvisbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and there are two Albert Heijn stores a ten-minute walk away. The Sint Jozefschool and Basisschool de Singel are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Havenbogen is a five-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Schiedam is nearby. Bus stops are on your doorstep: the Oranjestraat stop, served by lines 2, 3, 51, 54 and 126, is just around the corner. Schiedam Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk. This all falls within [the municipality of Schiedam].
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 71 dB Lden. Railway and aircraft noise are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, although this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Christie's International Real Estate | R365 and Hulstkamp Makelaars. The listing has been active since 27 February 2026.
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About Oranjestraat 68, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Walvisbuurt?
The asking price of €1,250,000 is 122% above the average asking price of €562,944 for homes currently for sale in the Walvisbuurt. It is the most expensive of the nine homes on the market in this neighbourhood. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,527, while this home is listed at €3,205 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor apartment with nine rooms, including five bedrooms, spread over two floors. The volume is 1,300 m³. The agent lists the living area as 390 m², while the BAG registration records 276 m². The home comes with a parking space and is fully owned. There is a homeowners' association with a monthly contribution of €524.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label C. This means you can expect moderate energy costs, though not as low as with the most efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which can help keep energy use in check. The home was built in 1979.
What is the noise situation around this address?
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard, at 71 dB Lden. Railway noise is below the standard at 31 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is also below the standard at 31 dB Lden. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement inside this specific home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The climate indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are also low, both for the current situation and for 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, about 370 metres away. There are also two Albert Heijn stores within a ten-minute walk, at 579 and 667 metres. A Coop is at 836 metres and a SPAR at just over a kilometre. In total, there are 54 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are near this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Sint Jozefschool, about 313 metres away, followed by Basisschool de Singel at 394 metres. Montessori Schiedam is at 590 metres, Basisschool Kaleidoscoop at 625 metres and De Kubus at 683 metres. There are 118 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The bus stop Oranjestraat is on your doorstep, about 99 metres away, served by line 826. Another stop, also called Oranjestraat, is at 113 metres and is served by lines 2, 3, 51, 54 and 126. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 1.2 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.1, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, could be cleaner sometimes but great neighbourhood!" Another resident, who has lived there for 14 years, says the neighbourhood has deteriorated in recent years and that it has become noisy. These reviews describe the wider district, not just the Walvisbuurt itself.
What is the nearest GP and pharmacy?
The nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Havenbogen in Schiedam, about 467 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Schiedam is at 509 metres, also within a five-minute walk. The nearest hospital is Franciscus Vlietland in Schiedam, at about 1.7 kilometres.
