A classic end-of-terrace home in Schiedam
This end-of-terrace house on Nachtegaallaan 4 sits in the Zwaluwbuurt, a residential pocket of Schiedam where the streets are quiet and the pace is unhurried. Built in 1960, it is a solid family home with a front garden, side garden and a back garden of 104 m², plus a detached brick garage. The asking price of €595,000 is on the high side, which is a precomputed verdict against the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for end-of-terrace houses in Schiedam sits at €459,286, so this home asks a premium of 30%.
Inside the house
Step inside and you find five rooms spread over two floors, with four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 120 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 118 m². The plot measures 352 m² according to the agent, but the BAG registration says 303 m². The home has a balcony, a detached brick garage, and is offered in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation consists of roof insulation and partial double glazing, and the heating runs on a central heating boiler. The volume of the home is 430 m³.
Life in the Zwaluwbuurt
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, whisper boat, jenever museum. There are fun things to do, come and have a look, Schiedam is nice." Another notes: "It's nice but a lot of rubbish needs to be tidied up again." A third resident is less positive: "The parking is really too full, the people are very antisocial." The neighbourhood itself has 1,425 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. For a closer look at the area, the Zwaluwbuurt neighbourhood page has more details.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Obs Het Windas is on your doorstep, and IKC Kethel is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Bosma en Jager is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Kethel is just around the corner. Bus stops Meeuwensingel and Koekoekslaan are both on your doorstep, served by lines 51 and 52. The Hof van Spaland stop, with trams and buses on lines 1, 3, 11, 51 and 52, is a five-minute walk. Schiedam Centrum station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Schiedam offers more on its municipality of Schiedam page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €550,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 8% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €421,000 to €550,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and from aircraft it is 53 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The pluvial flooding risk is low, as is the current flood risk, while heat stress is expected to be medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, this 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 Nachtegaallaan 4, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €595,000 is 30% above the average asking price in the Zwaluwbuurt, which is €459,286. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 120 m², is €4,958, which is 27% higher than the neighbourhood average of €3,895 per m². The price verdict is that this home is on the high side compared to the local market.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The home has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 120 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 118 m². There is a balcony, a front garden, a side garden and a back garden of 104 m², plus a detached brick garage. The volume is 430 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €550,000, as determined by the municipality on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €595,000 is 8% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 31%, from €421,000 in 2020 to €550,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1960 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. The KCAF attention area indicates that 100% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 311 metres, and the Lidl is a couple of streets away at 439 metres. For primary education, Obs Het Windas is on your doorstep at 117 metres, and IKC Kethel is a couple of streets away at 363 metres. There are also secondary schools within a ten-minute walk, including De Internationale Vos and Stedelijk Gymnasium Schiedam.
What is public transport like from this home?
Bus stops Meeuwensingel and Koekoekslaan are both on your doorstep, at 118 and 155 metres respectively, served by lines 51 and 52. The Hof van Spaland stop, with trams and buses on lines 1, 3, 11, 51 and 52, is a five-minute walk at 412 metres. Schiedam Centrum station is 2.4 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Schiedam?
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, whisper boat, jenever museum. There are fun things to do, come and have a look, Schiedam is nice." Another notes: "It's nice but a lot of rubbish needs to be tidied up again." A third is less positive about parking and neighbourliness.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is E. Label E is not the most efficient label, so you can expect relatively high energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The agent states that the home has roof insulation and partial double glazing, which may help, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance. No specific cost figures are available in the listing.
