A waterside apartment in the heart of Schiedam
This ground-floor apartment on Westvest sits right on the water, in the middle of Schiedam's historic centre. The Walvisbuurt is a compact, lively neighbourhood where the harbour and old streets set the tone. The asking price is €277,500. For comparison, apartments in Schiedam are listed at an average of €4,122 per m².
A compact, ground-floor home
Built in 1979, this apartment has 59 m² of living space, with one bedroom, one bathroom and a single floor. It is a ground-floor unit, so everything is on one level. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €208.24. The agent describes the setting as on the water and in the centre, which matches the location.
Life in the Walvisbuurt
Residents of the Centrum district, which includes the Walvisbuurt, give their area an average score of 7.1 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, could be cleaner sometimes but great neighbourhood!" Another notes: "I've lived here for 14 years, very special because my father was born on this street. But in recent years the neighbourhood has deteriorated." The district has around 780 residents, with a high share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Walvisbuurt neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by: Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Basisschool de Singel and Sint Jozefschool are both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Havenbogen is a five-minute walk, and BENU Apotheek Schiedam is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops on Oranjestraat, with lines 2, 3, 51, 54 and 126, are just around the corner, and Schiedam Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The wider municipality of Schiedam offers further amenities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €267,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €184,000 to €267,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, with a low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Anke Bodewes Makelaardij o.g. B.V. and 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.
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About Westvest 193, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €277,500 is 4% above the WOZ value of €267,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 45%, from €184,000 to €267,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This ground-floor apartment has 59 m² of living space, with one bedroom, one bathroom and a single floor. It is located on the ground floor, so all rooms are on one level. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered in full ownership.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €208.24. This fee is set by the homeowners' association and covers shared costs for the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The notes mention that 25% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation like at this address?
The road traffic noise level is 60 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 31 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on area-level data from 2022 and 2023.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both now and in 2050. The heat stress risk is medium, now and in 2050. These are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk is just around the corner at 312 metres, and Albert Heijn is 491 metres away. Coop is at 768 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 785 metres. There are 53 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool de Singel is 410 metres away, and Sint Jozefschool is 413 metres away. Montessori Schiedam is at 542 metres. These are primary schools, and there are 118 schools within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest bus stop is Schiedam, Oranjestraat, at 155 metres, with line 826. Another stop, Oranjestraat, is at 169 metres with lines 2, 3, 51, 54 and 126. Schiedam Centrum train station is 1.2 kilometres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the Centrum district, which includes the Walvisbuurt, give an average score of 7.1 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, could be cleaner sometimes but great neighbourhood!" Another mentions that the neighbourhood has deteriorated in recent years and that it is noisy.
