Schildersbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 1931 apartment on Vlaardingerdijk sits in the Schildersbuurt, a lively part of Schiedam. With 91 m² of living space and an energy label D, it offers a solid footprint for its price. At €275,000, the asking price is 17% below the neighbourhood average of €332,000, making it a keen entry into the local market for apartments in Schiedam.
The Schildersbuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of ages and households. Around 40% of residents are between 25 and 45, and a quarter of homes are family households with children. The neighbourhood has a very high address density (2801 addresses per km²), so life here is bustling. One resident describes it as "a lively area with everything you need within walking distance." Another notes: "It's a real community, people look out for each other." These two reviews give a sense of a friendly, practical place. For more context, see the neighbourhood Schildersbuurt.
Your morning bread run is to the Coop, just around the corner. For a bigger shop, the Lidl is a ten-minute walk away. Two primary schools are within a couple of streets: obs Het Kleurrijk and Sint Bernardus, so school runs are short. The nearest park or public garden is on your doorstep, perfect for a quick breather. The municipality Schiedam keeps the area well-served with these amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Dupont Real Estate. The listing is complete with all key details provided.
Details of this home
Vlaardingerdijk 287A, Schiedam
Data from Schildersbuurt
Data from Schildersbuurt
42 within 5 km
92 within 5 km
About Vlaardingerdijk 287A, Schiedam
The asking price of €275,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the Schildersbuurt (€332,000) and also below the median of €300,000. Given the 91 m² floor area and energy label D, the price per m² works out to about €3,022, which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,372 per m². So it is priced keenly compared to other homes currently for sale in the area.
The home has energy label D. This is a common label for pre-war buildings; in the Schildersbuurt, 40% of homes have label D or lower. Label D means the home is not particularly energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. It is worth checking the specific energy-saving measures already in place.
The nearest train station is 2.74 km away. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: obs Het Kleurrijk at 174 metres and Sint Bernardus at 323 metres. For secondary education, ProNovaCollege is 583 metres away and Spieringshoek (gymnasium, atheneum, havo) is 621 metres away. So school runs are very manageable on foot or by bike.
At the time of writing, there are 6 homes for sale in the Schildersbuurt. In the past period, 21 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €330,905 and an average time on the market of 64 days. This suggests a fairly active market.
The CBS data records 96 total crimes in the area, but without a per-capita figure or trend, it is hard to judge. The neighbourhood is urban and lively, with a mix of residents. The two resident reviews mention a community feel, which often correlates with a sense of safety.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schildersbuurt