Under offer
Boylebuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 apartment on Rotterdamsedijk sits in the lively Boylebuurt area of Schiedam. With 89 m² of living space, it is noticeably roomier than the average home in the neighbourhood. The energy label is D, which means heating costs will be something to keep an eye on, especially since most other homes for sale in the area have a better rating. At €300,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the local average of €187,500, but the extra square metres and the location help explain it. For context, apartments in Schiedam generally vary widely in price and size.
Boylebuurt is a densely built neighbourhood with a very strong urban character, over 4,200 addresses per square kilometre. It is home to around 1,220 people, with a mix of singles and families. The housing stock is mostly pre-war, split evenly between buildings from before 1945 and those from 1945-1970. Only a third of the homes are owner-occupied, so this apartment stands out as a rare purchase opportunity. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on the statistics. The neighbourhood Boylebuurt is compact but well-equipped.
For your morning bread, Dirk and Lidl are both just around the corner, and SPAR is a couple of streets away. Primary schools are also within easy reach: De Kubus is a five-minute walk, and Basisschool Kaleidoscoop and Basisschool de Peperklip are both just a couple of streets away. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a few minutes' walk, and a restaurant is just around the corner. The municipality Schiedam offers a compact urban environment where most daily needs are close at hand.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including RE/MAX, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland. The agent is RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Rotterdamsedijk 26A, Schiedam
Data from Boylebuurt
Data from Boylebuurt
66 within 5 km
140 within 5 km
About Rotterdamsedijk 26A, Schiedam
The asking price of €300,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €187,500 and also above the average sold price of €273,636. However, this apartment is 89 m², which is 59% larger than the typical home in Boylebuurt (56 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €3,371, which is in line with the local average of €3,409 per m². So while the total price is high, you are getting significantly more space.
The energy label is D. This is a moderate rating, the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating bills compared to a home with label A or B. In Boylebuurt, most of the homes for sale have a better energy label, so this is something to factor into your monthly costs.
The nearest train station is 1.1 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is very urban, with a high density of addresses, so bus stops are likely within walking distance as well.
Boylebuurt has a mix of households: about 205 households with children and 285 single-person households. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk, including De Kubus and Basisschool Kaleidoscoop. The area is densely built but has a park nearby, and the train station is within walking distance.
At the time of writing, there are only 2 homes for sale in Boylebuurt, including this one. In the past period, 11 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 43 days. The limited supply means that similar apartments do not come up often.
The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 39. This is a relatively low figure for such a densely populated area, but it is always a good idea to check the latest local statistics for a complete picture.
4 homes in the neighbourhood Boylebuurt
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