A grand apartment on a quiet street
This spacious apartment on Villastraat 1 sits on a quiet road in a residential area of the Singelkwartier, a neighbourhood in the Oost district of Schiedam. Built in 1879, the home has a classic character that immediately sets the tone. With a last known asking price of €475,000, it was on the high side compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which was €314,769. That price was 51% above the neighbourhood average, and it reflected the generous size of this property. For context, apartments in Schiedam vary widely in price and size. This home has not been online since 12 August 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this home had six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area was listed as 155 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 156 m². The property includes a rear garden and is owned as municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 27 May 2049. The agent noted that the home had roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing, and it was heated by a central heating boiler.
The Singelkwartier neighbourhood
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 nice living with the windmills" and mentions the "whisper boat" and the jenever museum as fun things to do. Another resident notes that "the parking is really too full" and that "the people are very antisocial", though they appreciate being close to shops and schools. The neighbourhood itself has about 2,095 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density. For more details, see the Singelkwartier neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and a Coop is just around the corner. For primary education, Basisschool Kaleidoscoop is a couple of streets away, and De Kubus is also nearby. The GP practice Popescu and the PanGenix Apotheek are both just around the corner. For public transport, tram stop Station Schiedam Centrum is on your doorstep, with lines 1 and 11, and bus stop Kamerlingh Onneslaan is just around the corner, with lines 3 and 38. Schiedam Centrum train station is a five-minute walk away. These are all part of the municipality of Schiedam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, and similar for rail and air traffic. The foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970, and in this postcode area 96% of properties were built before 1970. The climate risk indications show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Uw Makelaar, Uw Makelaar, Uw Makelaar BV, UwMakelaar, Uw Makelaar BV, and Uw Makelaar.
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About Villastraat 1, Schiedam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €475,000 was 51% above the average asking price in the Singelkwartier, which was €314,769. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €3,307, while this home was listed at €3,065 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The home was larger than the neighbourhood average of 99 m², with 155 m² according to the agent.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment had six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. The living area was 155 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 156 m². There is a rear garden.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. The agent noted that the home had roof insulation, floor insulation and double glazing, and it was heated by a central heating boiler. These features might help with energy efficiency, but the label itself indicated that energy costs would be higher than for homes with better labels.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the risks for foundation and flooding in this area?
According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is medium, as the building dates from before 1970. In this postcode area, 96% of properties were built before 1970. For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What amenities are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and a Coop is just around the corner. For primary education, Basisschool Kaleidoscoop is a couple of streets away, and De Kubus is also nearby. The GP practice Popescu and the PanGenix Apotheek are both just around the corner. For public transport, tram stop Station Schiedam Centrum is on your doorstep, with lines 1 and 11, and bus stop Kamerlingh Onneslaan is just around the corner, with lines 3 and 38. Schiedam Centrum train station is a five-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
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 nice living with the windmills" and mentions the "whisper boat" and the jenever museum as fun things to do. Another resident notes that "the parking is really too full" and that "the people are very antisocial", though they appreciate being close to shops and schools. The neighbourhood itself has about 2,095 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households.
Was the home offered by multiple agents?
Yes, when this home was at the time on the market, the home was offered via multiple channels, including Uw Makelaar, Uw Makelaar, Uw Makelaar BV, UwMakelaar, Uw Makelaar BV, and Uw Makelaar.
