Schildersbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis first-floor apartment on Van Ostadelaan sits in the Schildersbuurt, a lively pre-war neighbourhood in Schiedam. With 61 m² of living space and an energy label D, it's a compact home that needs some attention on heating costs. The asking price of €275,000 is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €332,000, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Schiedam.
The Schildersbuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of young professionals and families. Over 60% of homes are owner-occupied, and the streets are lined with early 20th-century architecture. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the area is known for its convenient amenities. The neighbourhood Schildersbuurt has a very high population density, with plenty of shops and services within walking distance.
Your daily routine is well catered for here. The Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and for a wider selection, Lidl, PLUS, Dirk and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. For families, primary schools obs Het Kleurrijk and Sint Bernardus are a couple of streets away, while secondary school ProNovaCollege is a five-minute walk. The municipality Schiedam offers further amenities like a park just around the corner and a restaurant within a couple of streets.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Q Makelaars.
Details of this home
Van Ostadelaan 61A, Schiedam
Data from Schildersbuurt
Data from Schildersbuurt
42 within 5 km
94 within 5 km
About Van Ostadelaan 61A, Schiedam
The asking price of €275,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the Schildersbuurt (€332,000). However, the apartment is also smaller than average (61 m² vs 105 m²). Compared to similar properties, the price per square metre is about €4,508, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,372 per m². So while the total price is lower, you're paying a premium per square metre.
Energy label D means the home is not particularly energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating bills compared to a modern home. In the Schildersbuurt, 40% of homes have label D or lower, so it's not unusual for the area. The home was built in 1930, so insulation may be limited.
The nearest train station is 2.74 km away, which is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride. Schiedam Centrum station is the main hub, offering connections to Rotterdam, The Hague and beyond.
Primary schools obs Het Kleurrijk (72 m) and Sint Bernardus (254 m) are both within a couple of streets away. For secondary education, ProNovaCollege is 536 m away, about a five-minute walk. There are also several other schools within a short distance.
The neighbourhood recorded 96 total crimes in the latest data, which for a densely populated area is moderate.
The Schildersbuurt has a mix of households: about 32% are families with children, 29% are couples without children, and 46% are single-person households. There are several primary schools and a secondary school within walking distance, plus parks and playgrounds nearby.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schildersbuurt
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