Potgieterstraat 40B
Schrijversbuurt, Schiedam
AreaA compact apartment in Schrijversbuurt
This apartment on Potgieterstraat 40B sits in the Schrijversbuurt, a pre-war neighbourhood in Schiedam where every home was built before 1945. The building dates from 1928, so it has that classic early-twentieth-century character. With a price of €239,500, the asking price is in line with the market when compared with the neighbourhood average. The home is one of the [apartments in Schiedam] currently on the market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a one-bedroom apartment spread over a single floor, with one bathroom and two rooms in total. The living area is listed at 45 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 49 m². The home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler. There is a rear garden of 39 m² facing east, and the property has a volume of 142 m³. The energy label is C.
Life in Schrijversbuurt
Residents across the municipality of Schiedam give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on 18 reviews. One resident says: "It's a normal neighbourhood. The parking is really too full, the people are very antisocial. You really get nothing from the neighbours here, they just ignore you and walk on. What is a plus point is that you live close to shops and schools, which is very handy and easily accessible." Another resident notes: "It's nice but a lot of rubbish needs to be tidied up again." A third adds: "The neighbourhood is fun with the windmills, whisper boat, jenever museum. There are fun things to do, come and have a look, Schiedam is nice." The neighbourhood counts around 2,670 residents, and 45% of households are single-person households. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general impression of the area. For a closer look at what [the Schrijversbuurt neighbourhood] is like, the local data paints a picture of a pre-war district.
Amenities and transport
The Coop supermarket is on your doorstep, with the Lidl a ten-minute walk away. Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken is just around the corner, and obs Het Kleurrijk is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Havenbogen, a ten-minute walk from the home, while Apotheek Rembrandt Schiedam is just around the corner. Bus stops at Rubensplein (lines 2 and 126) and Aleidastraat (line 51) are a couple of streets away, and the Troelstralaan metro stop (line C) is also nearby. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 1.9 km away. The municipality of Schiedam offers these everyday conveniences within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard (reference year 2022). Railway noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication for this area is medium, as the building dates from before 1970 and the postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current and 2050 flood risk. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including De Witte Garantiemakelaars Vlaardingen.
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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 Potgieterstraat 40B, Schiedam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €239,500. According to the precomputed comparison, this price is in line with the market when set against the neighbourhood average asking price of €454,263. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 45 m², comes to €5,322. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €3,926.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed as 45 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 49 m². The home also has a rear garden of 39 m² facing east, and the total volume is 142 m³.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. The agent states that the home has double glazing (HR+ or HR++) and a central heating boiler. With a label C, energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient labels, though the exact costs depend on usage and energy prices. The home was built in 1928.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public area-level data. The building was constructed before 1970, specifically in 1928, and the entire postcode area falls within a KCAF attention zone where all properties were built before 1970. In this area, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on the 2022 reference year. Railway noise is measured at 30 dB Lden, which is not above the standard (2023 reference year), and aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, also not above the standard (2022 reference year). These figures come from public data sources and describe the area around the address.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Coop supermarket is the nearest, at about 156 metres from the home. The Lidl is roughly 936 metres away, and the PLUS is at about 1,078 metres. Within a five-kilometre radius there are 44 supermarkets in total, so there are plenty of options for daily groceries within easy reach of the apartment.
What schools are close to this home?
Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken is the nearest primary school, at about 147 metres. Obs Het Kleurrijk is at roughly 247 metres, and Sint Bernardus at about 332 metres. For secondary education, ProNovaCollege is at approximately 425 metres. In total, there are 102 schools within a five-kilometre radius of the address.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Rubensplein (lines 2 and 126) at about 222 metres and Aleidastraat (line 51) at roughly 228 metres. The Troelstralaan metro stop, served by line C, is at approximately 289 metres. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 1.9 km away, so there are several options for getting around by public transport.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents across the municipality of Schiedam give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on 18 reviews. One resident mentions that living close to shops and schools is handy, while another notes that the neighbourhood has fun things to do, including windmills, the whisper boat and the jenever museum. These reviews describe the wider municipality rather than this specific neighbourhood.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of housing?
The Schrijversbuurt has a housing stock of about 1,100 homes, of which 62% are owner-occupied. All homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945. Currently there are 19 homes for sale, with asking prices ranging from €225,000 to €995,000. The average asking price is €454,263, and the median is €400,000. The average living area of homes for sale is 126 m².
