A high-rise home by the park
This fifth-floor gallery flat sits on the edge of the Van Beethovenbuurt, a compact residential area in Schiedam where the streets are lined with post-war apartment blocks. The setting is calm, with a park just a couple of streets away and the daily essentials within easy reach. At €250,000 for 94 square metres of living space, the asking price works out at €2,660 per square metre, which is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Schiedam.
Inside the flat
Built in 1971, this apartment spans a single floor and offers five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 94 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 square metres. The home has a balcony and is set on the 11th residential floor, with a volume of 291 cubic metres. Heating comes from block heating, and the property is offered in full ownership. The homeowners' association fee is €232.49 per month.
Life in Van Beethovenbuurt
The Van Beethovenbuurt is a quiet, residential pocket of Schiedam, home to around 1,555 people. It is a strongly urban area, with a high density of addresses, and the housing stock consists entirely of flats built between 1970 and 1990. Residents across the municipality of Schiedam give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on 18 reviews. One resident notes that living close to shops and schools is handy, while another mentions the windmills and the jenever museum as fun local highlights. A third resident, however, points to full parking and a lack of community spirit. The neighbourhood itself has 18 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €270,917.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are straightforward from this address. The Aldi is on your doorstep, with Lidl and Dirk a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For schools, El Furkan Basisschool is a five-minute walk, and De Internationale Vos secondary school is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Meyra and Apotheek Kethel pharmacy are both a couple of streets away, and Franciscus Vlietland hospital is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops Sibeliusplein and Vivaldilaan, served by lines 51 and 52, are on your doorstep and just around the corner respectively. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 3.2 kilometres away, within the municipality of Schiedam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data, based on public sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, gives an indication for the area rather than an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. Noise from road traffic is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while the current and 2050 flood risk are both low. 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 Atta Makelaars, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Sibeliusplein 249, Schiedam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €250,000. Based on the agent's listed living area of 94 square metres, that works out at €2,660 per square metre. For context, the average asking price for homes currently for sale in the Van Beethovenbuurt is €270,917, with a median of €262,500. The price per square metre in the neighbourhood averages €3,288.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this flat have?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a single-floor gallery flat, located on the 11th residential floor, with a volume of 291 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 94 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 95 square metres.
Is there a WOZ value available for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not mentioned in the available data for this address. As a result, there is no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price, and no information on how the value has developed over the past five years.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. The soil is peat, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication based on public sources such as Atlas Leefomgeving and the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is measured at 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise at 48 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Aldi is the nearest supermarket, just 111 metres away. Lidl is 585 metres away, Dirk is 688 metres, and Albert Heijn is 714 metres. A second Lidl is located 859 metres from the address. All of these are within easy walking distance for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Sibeliusplein, just 74 metres away, served by lines 51 and 52. The Vivaldilaan stop, also with lines 51 and 52, is 276 metres away, and Mozartlaan, with line 52, is 374 metres away. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, approximately 3.2 kilometres from the apartment.
What schools are near this property?
El Furkan Basisschool, a primary school, is 428 metres away. De Internationale Vos and De Mavo Vos, both secondary schools, are 473 and 487 metres away respectively. Basisschool Loep, another primary school, is 487 metres away, and SBO Kameleon, a special primary school, is 662 metres from the address.
What is the Van Beethovenbuurt neighbourhood like?
The Van Beethovenbuurt is a residential area in Schiedam with around 1,555 residents. It is a strongly urban area with a high address density, and the housing stock consists entirely of flats built between 1970 and 1990. Residents across the municipality of Schiedam rate their living environment at an average of 7.09, based on 18 reviews. One resident mentions the convenience of living close to shops and schools, while another highlights the windmills and jenever museum as local attractions.
What is the homeowners' association fee for this flat?
The homeowners' association fee is €232.49 per month. This is stated in the listing from the agent. The fee covers the costs associated with the shared parts of the gallery flat building, though the specific services included are not detailed in the listing.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label for this apartment is C. This label indicates the energy performance of the home as registered. With label C, you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage and the current energy prices. The agent does not provide additional details about insulation or heating installations beyond the block heating system.
Is this apartment in full ownership?
Yes, the apartment is offered in full ownership, according to the agent. This means you would own the property outright without a ground lease. The listing also notes that the home is a gallery flat located on the 11th residential floor, with a balcony and block heating.
