Distillateursbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Vlaardingerdijk in Schiedam sits in a lively part of the Distillateursbuurt. At 61 m² it is compact, but the asking price of €230,000 is the lowest of the six homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood and 35% below the average asking price there. For comparison, the average price per m² in the area is €3,985, so this one is keenly priced. See how it compares to other apartments in Schiedam.
The Distillateursbuurt is a post-war neighbourhood with mostly flats and a mix of ages: two-thirds of homes were built between 1945 and 1970. It is fairly urban, with 1,744 addresses per km². The population of 720 is relatively young, with a third of residents aged 25 to 45. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on statistics. The neighbourhood Distillateursbuurt has a quiet, residential feel with a park just a couple of streets away.
For daily groceries, the Coop is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools are also close by: Sint Bernardus is a couple of streets away, and obs Het Kleurrijk is just a bit further. For secondary education, Spieringshoek is within walking distance. The municipality Schiedam offers a range of amenities, including a restaurant and a library within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Hagestein Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Vlaardingerdijk 422, Schiedam
Data from Distillateursbuurt
Data from Distillateursbuurt
42 within 5 km
89 within 5 km
About Vlaardingerdijk 422, Schiedam
The asking price of €230,000 is the cheapest of the six homes currently for sale in the Distillateursbuurt and 35% below the neighbourhood average of €354,833. However, the apartment is also smaller than average (61 m² vs 87 m²). The price per m² works out at about €3,770, which is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €3,985, so it appears priced for its size.
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range rating, meaning the home is not particularly energy-efficient. Heating costs are likely to be moderate but higher than in a modern home. All homes currently for sale in this neighbourhood have a label D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
The Distillateursbuurt has a mix of households: about 22% are couples with children, 22% are couples without children, and 45% are single-person households. There are several primary schools within walking distance, and a park is just a couple of streets away. The area feels residential and fairly quiet, though it is urban in density.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away, so it is not within walking distance. For longer journeys, a bike or car would be practical.
Recently sold homes in the Distillateursbuurt took an average of 34 days to sell, which is around a month. This suggests a reasonably active market, though not extremely fast.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Distillateursbuurt