Homes for sale in Schiehart, Schiedam

House prices and market figures for Schiehart, Schiedam

The owner-occupied market in Schiehart is strong. With an average purchase price of €360,143 over the past twelve months, prices here are clearly above the district average of Nieuwland, where the WOZ value averages €242,000. The WOZ value in Schiehart is €309,000, which is also above the Schiedam average of €288,000. This indicates that Schiehart, as a sub-neighbourhood of Nieuwland, is relatively popular with buyers. The range of sale prices is remarkably wide: from €189,000 to €720,000, showing that the supply is diverse. With an average sold area of 96 m², you arrive at a price per square metre of approximately €3,750. That is realistic for this region, but not a bargain. Of the 834 homes in the neighbourhood, 67% are owner-occupied and 33% are rental properties. In the past year, 28 homes changed hands. For current asking prices and the present supply of owner-occupied homes in Schiehart, you can consult the overview at the top of this page.

Living in Schiehart, Schiedam

Schiehart is a quiet, predominantly residential neighbourhood in the western part of the Nieuwland district. The neighbourhood has a clear post-war character: most homes date from the 1950s and 1960s and consist mainly of porch flats, gallery flats and terraced houses. The streets are green with trees and there is relatively much space between the buildings, giving the neighbourhood a more airy feel than you would expect from an urban Schiedam neighbourhood.

The population is mixed but has a clear core of working adults between 25 and 45 years old, accounting for nearly a third of all residents. You notice this in the neighbourhood: it is not a typical senior neighbourhood, but nor is it a young student environment. Families, couples and singles live together. The share of married households is 37%, and single-person households are the largest category with 355 units.

In terms of daily amenities, Schiehart is reasonably self-sufficient. The Nieuwland shopping centre, within walking distance on Mgr. Nolenslaan, offers a supermarket, a pharmacy, a bakery and various smaller shops. For a larger range, you can drive or cycle quickly to the city centre of Schiedam, which is about two kilometres away. Primary schools are available in the immediate vicinity, and for secondary education, pupils rely on schools elsewhere in Schiedam or Rotterdam. Beatrixpark, on the border with neighbouring neighbourhoods, is a popular spot for a walk or a run.

Accessibility is a strong point of Schiehart. Nieuwland metro station (RET lines B and D) is within walking distance and takes you to Rotterdam Central in less than ten minutes. The connection towards Schiedam Centrum is also fast. By car, via the A20 and A4, you have a direct link to the Rotterdam and The Hague motorway network. Cycling to the centre of Schiedam takes a quarter of an hour.

Residents appreciate the tranquillity and accessibility, but are sometimes critical of the state of public spaces and parking pressure in the evenings. On the Schiehart neighbourhood page you can read all reviews and neighbourhood scores. One resident wrote: "The neighbourhood is quiet and the metro makes living here very practical, but the parking spaces are always full in the evenings." Compared to neighbouring areas such as Troelstrabuurt or Hollandiabuurt, Schiehart has a slightly higher WOZ value and a somewhat quieter streetscape. The Staatsliedenbuurt and Nolensbuurt are alternatives in the same district worth considering if you are comparing neighbourhoods.

Who is a home in Schiehart interesting for?

Schiehart mainly attracts buyers who want to live in an urban setting without the hustle and bustle of the centre, and who value fast public transport connections to Rotterdam. First-time buyers find entry-level homes from €189,000, although the market requires alertness: supply is limited and homes generally sell quickly. Families appreciate the green layout and the available primary schools. Movers looking for more space can turn to the higher price segments up to €720,000. An honest drawback: the supply is relatively small, with 28 transactions in a year. If you want more flexibility, you can also look at rental properties in Schiehart as a temporary alternative.

What residents say about Schiehart

Residents generally give Schiehart a positive rating. High scores come back in the areas of accessibility and tranquillity in the neighbourhood. Residents are less enthusiastic about parking and the appearance of some public spaces. One resident described it as: "Schiehart is an ordinary, decent neighbourhood where you live comfortably. Not spectacular, but reliable." View all reviews and the full neighbourhood data on the Schiehart overview page, including scores per category such as safety, amenities and green space.

Comparing owner-occupied homes in and around Schiehart

Buurtje.nl bundles the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, supplemented with resident reviews and district data that you won't find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Besides Schiehart, Spieringshoek and Vakbondsliedenbuurt are interesting alternatives within the same district. If you want to search more broadly, the overview of owner-occupied homes in Nieuwland provides a complete picture of the district. For the entire city, you can visit the page with owner-occupied homes in Schiedam. More about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Schiedam.