Homes for sale in Haverschmidtkwartier, Schiedam

House prices and market figures Haverschmidtkwartier, Schiedam

The owner-occupied market in Haverschmidtkwartier is strong. Of the 411 homes in the neighbourhood, 62% are owner-occupied, indicating that this is an owner-occupied district where people consciously choose to live. The average WOZ value is €363,000, well above the district average of West (€305,000) and clearly above the Schiedam average of €288,000. That difference is no coincidence: Haverschmidtkwartier attracts a slightly more affluent, higher-educated audience than many other neighbourhoods in the city.

Over the past twelve months, 13 homes were sold here at an average purchase price of €389,577. The range ran from €225,000 to €650,000, showing that both entry-level homes and larger family homes come onto the market. With an average living area of 133 m², this works out at a price of around €2,930 per square metre. That is on the higher side for Schiedam, but still affordable compared to Rotterdam-West just across the border. What types of homes are currently available and what the current asking prices are can be seen at the top of this page.

Living in Haverschmidtkwartier, Schiedam

Haverschmidtkwartier is a quiet, somewhat reserved neighbourhood in the western part of Schiedam. Driving through it for the first time, you see wide streets, relatively plenty of green space between the homes, and a housing stock consisting mainly of terraced houses and semi-detached houses from the 1950s and 1960s. The buildings are orderly, the scale human. It is not a neighbourhood that stands out for architectural flourishes, but rather for a certain calm and recognisability that many residents appreciate.

The neighbourhood falls under the district West, one of the more established parts of Schiedam. Compared to neighbouring areas such as the Schildersbuurt or the Schrijversbuurt, Haverschmidtkwartier has slightly more space per home and a slightly higher average home value. The Nassaukwartier and Liduinabuurt in the same district each have their own character, but Haverschmidtkwartier distinguishes itself through the combination of owner-occupied share and the relatively high income level of residents (average €42,400 per year).

In terms of amenities, the neighbourhood is self-sufficient for daily groceries. Supermarkets are accessible on the edges of the West district, and the city centre of Schiedam with its historic inner city, shops and catering can be reached by bike in less than ten minutes. For larger shopping trips, Rotterdam is easily accessible. Primary schools in the immediate vicinity serve the younger residents, and the proportion of children aged 0 to 15 (145 of the 900 inhabitants) shows that families live there, but that the neighbourhood is not exclusively aimed at that target group.

Accessibility by public transport is reasonable. Schiedam Centrum station, with direct connections to Rotterdam Centraal and The Hague, is within cycling distance. Bus lines connect the neighbourhood to the centre and surrounding districts. By car, the A20 is quickly reachable, making the neighbourhood attractive for commuters travelling to Rotterdam or The Hague.

Residents appreciate the peace and social cohesion. On the neighbourhood main page of Haverschmidtkwartier, resident reviews can be read that give a consistent picture: people feel at home, know their neighbours and appreciate the space. One resident writes: "It is quiet here without being boring. You notice that people consciously live here, not by accident." Criticisms sometimes focus on parking pressure in the evenings and the limited catering in the neighbourhood itself.

Who is a home for sale in Haverschmidtkwartier interesting for?

Based on demographic data, the neighbourhood is most strongly aimed at the age group of 25 to 45, which is well represented with 295 of the 900 inhabitants. These are often dual-income earners, young families and movers looking for a first or second home with more space than an apartment offers. The average living area of 133 m² fits that desire. Starters with a limited budget must take into account the average purchase price of almost €390,000, although at the lower end of the market a home is sometimes available from €225,000. Those who are unsure about buying can also look at rental homes in Haverschmidtkwartier as an intermediate solution. Be prepared for competition on attractively priced homes.

What residents say about Haverschmidtkwartier

Residents generally give Haverschmidtkwartier positive reviews. Strong points are safety, peace and accessibility to the city. Residents are sometimes less enthusiastic about the limited range of local catering and shops directly in the neighbourhood. One resident describes it as: "Nice living here, good neighbours, and Schiedam centre is a quick bike ride away. Only in the evenings it is a bit quiet here." All reviews and partial scores per category can be found on the neighbourhood page of Haverschmidtkwartier.

Comparing homes for sale in and around Haverschmidtkwartier

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data that you won't find on other platforms. This way you can compare not only a home on price and size, but also on living environment. Want to search more broadly? Then check out the homes for sale in West or explore the full supply via homes for sale in Schiedam. Neighbourhoods like Fabribuurt or Frankenland in the same district sometimes offer different home types or price levels. For more urban living, you can also look at Centrum or Oost. More information about the municipality can be found on the website of municipality Schiedam.