A bright start in De Vlinderhoven
This apartment on Vuurvlinderhof 42 sits in De Vlinderhoven, a quiet residential pocket of Schiedam where the streets feel calm and the pace of life is gentle. The home dates from 1996 and carries an A energy label, so the running costs should stay modest. At €350,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €522,700. It is also the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in this part of town. For a sense of what else is on the market, have a look at apartments in Schiedam.
Inside the apartment
Spread over two floors, this three-room apartment offers two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 98 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 102 square metres. The home sits on the third floor and comes with a central heating boiler. It is part of a municipal ground lease that runs until 14 December 2093, with the lease paid off until 15 December 2044. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €188.
Life in De Vlinderhoven
Residents of the wider district give their surroundings an average score of 7.97 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "I've been living here for a while now and I always feel like I'm on holiday." Another notes: "As I see it, the streets are clean but it could always be better. For example, by the ditch there is a lot of swan droppings." The neighbourhood itself counts around 1,110 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. It is a place where people seem to settle in and stay, as the reviews suggest. For more on the area, see the De Vlinderhoven neighbourhood.
Daily errands and getting around
Groceries are close at hand, with Dirk just around the corner and PLUS and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, De Violier is on your doorstep and KBS De Vlinder is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Praktijk Bosma en Jager, a couple of streets away, and Apotheek de Slimme Watering is nearby too. Bus stop De Vlinderhoven is on your doorstep, served by lines 3, 51, 52 and 53, and Schiedam Centrum station is about three kilometres away. The municipality of Schiedam offers all the usual urban amenities within easy reach, as you can see on the municipality of Schiedam page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property was set at €356,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 2% below that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €254,000 to €356,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 56 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway noise at 41 dB Lden stays below it, and aircraft noise at 50 dB Lden is also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which can be sensitive to settling. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to stay medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including 3D Makelaars B.V. and 3D Makelaars B.V. on Funda.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Vuurvlinderhof 42, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €356,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €522,700, and it is the cheapest of the five homes currently for sale in De Vlinderhoven.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 98 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 102 square metres. The home is on the third floor and has a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €188.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label is based on the property's characteristics as registered, and it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1996.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal ground lease, with the lease running until 14 December 2093. The ground lease has been paid off until 15 December 2044, which means no ground rent is due until that date. After that, the lease payments will resume unless the lease is bought off again. The details are stated in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise level at this address is 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 41 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and aircraft noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil type is clay, which can be sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication from the KCAF and Atlas Leefomgeving, not an inspection of this specific property. No foundation issues are stated in the listing.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
The current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding, which happens when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is elevated. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to stay medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk is just around the corner at about 123 metres away. PLUS and Albert Heijn are both about 900 to 1,000 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Lidl is about a kilometre away, and Aldi is about 1.4 kilometres from the apartment. In total, there are 35 supermarkets within five kilometres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
De Violier primary school is on your doorstep at about 123 metres, and KBS De Vlinder is just around the corner at 187 metres. IKC Kethel is about 900 metres away, and Openbare Daltonbasisschool De Klinker is about a kilometre away. There are 69 schools within five kilometres, including secondary education options.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop De Vlinderhoven is on your doorstep at about 108 metres, served by lines 3, 51, 52 and 53. De Akkers stop is just around the corner at 246 metres with the same lines, and Harreweg stop at 425 metres also has tram line 11. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 3.1 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.97 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "I've been living here for a while now and I always feel like I'm on holiday." Another says: "As I see it, the streets are clean but it could always be better. For example, by the ditch there is a lot of swan droppings." These reviews cover the district, not just this neighbourhood.
