Homes for sale in Schiemond, Rotterdam

House prices and market figures in Schiemond, Rotterdam

Schiemond is a neighbourhood where buying and renting are reasonably balanced: 44% of the approximately 2,720 homes are owner-occupied, while 56% are rented out (a large proportion of which through housing associations). The average WOZ value is €340,000, putting Schiemond above the average for both the district Delfshaven (€300,000) and the municipality of Rotterdam (€320,000). That difference is no coincidence: the location on the Maas and the relatively spacious homes attract buyers willing to pay more.

In the past twelve months, 71 homes changed hands in Schiemond. The average purchase price came to €641,063, with a range from €349,500 to €1,200,000. The average living area of sold homes was 111 m², which works out at around €5,775 per square metre. The supply consists mainly of apartments, including notably many spacious ones in the new-build complexes along the water. Anyone wanting an up-to-date picture of available owner-occupied homes in Schiemond will find the daily updated overview with asking prices and selling times at the top of this page.

Living in Schiemond, Rotterdam

Schiemond is nestled between the Maashaven, the Marconiplein and the old Delfshaven city centre. It is a neighbourhood with two faces. On the waterfront stand modern apartment complexes from the 2000s and 2010s, with balconies facing the Nieuwe Maas and the skyline of the Kop van Zuid. Further inland you will find older porch flats and social housing blocks from the 1960s and 1970s. This mix ensures a diverse population: from young professionals buying their first apartment to families and older residents who have lived there for decades.

The largest age group in Schiemond is 25 to 45 years (1,740 residents), and you can tell. There is a lot of bustle around the Marconiplein, where you will find an Albert Heijn, Kruidvat and various small shops. For more extensive shopping, you cycle to the Nieuwe Binnenweg area in Middelland or Nieuwe Westen. Schools are within walking distance: primary school De Klimop is in the neighbourhood, and there are several daycare centres. The Dakpark, built on top of a former marshalling yard, is one of the most special city parks in Rotterdam and borders directly on Schiemond. Here you can walk, exercise and picnic with a view of the harbour.

In terms of accessibility, Schiemond scores well. Marconiplein metro station (lines A, B and C) takes you to Rotterdam Central in ten minutes. Bus routes stop along the Westzeedijk and the Mathenesserdijk. By car, you can quickly reach the motorway towards The Hague or Gouda via the A20. The cycle route to the centre via the Westzeedijk is flat and direct.

Residents particularly appreciate the waterside location and the tranquillity you would not expect so close to the centre. "The combination of the water, the Dakpark and the good metro connection makes it a nice place to live, although the neighbourhood could use more restaurants and shops," writes a resident on the neighbourhood page of Schiemond. That lack of local eateries is indeed something to bear in mind. You are reliant on the Marconiplein or the historic Delfshaven city centre for a terrace.

Compared to nearby neighbourhoods such as Bospolder and Spangen, Schiemond is more expensive, but you get water views and new-build quality in return. The district Delfshaven as a whole has a lower average income (€31,900 versus €40,000 in Schiemond), indicating that Schiemond occupies a relatively affluent position within the district. 40% of residents are highly educated, the highest percentage in this part of Rotterdam-West.

Who is a home in Schiemond interesting for?

With an average purchase price above six hundred thousand euros, Schiemond is not aimed at starters with a small budget. The neighbourhood mainly attracts movers and dual-income couples looking for space in an urban environment with water views. Families with children will find enough schools here and the Dakpark as a playground, although the supply of family homes is more limited than in, for example, Hillegersberg-Schiebroek. Seniors benefit from the good public transport connections and the ground-floor apartments in the new-build. Note that overbidding is common in this segment, especially for the popular water homes. Those with a lower budget can also look at rental homes in Schiemond or at owner-occupied homes in surrounding neighbourhoods such as Tussendijken, where prices are lower.

What residents say about Schiemond

On the neighbourhood page of Schiemond, residents share their experiences. The waterside location and the Dakpark are consistently mentioned as plus points. Criticism focuses on the limited shopping options and parking pressure, especially in the evenings around the new-build complexes. "Nice living by the water, but for groceries you always have to go to the Marconiplein," sums up a resident. View all reviews and neighbourhood scores on the comprehensive neighbourhood page to get a complete picture.

Comparing owner-occupied homes around Schiemond and Delfshaven

Buying a home in Schiemond is a choice for water, tranquillity and urban accessibility. On Buurtje.nl you can view the current supply from more than 1,500 sources, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews that you will not find anywhere else. Want to broaden your search? Compare with the supply in Rotterdam Centrum, Rotterdam-Noord or view all owner-occupied homes in Rotterdam. The municipality of Rotterdam also provides information about zoning plans and ongoing area developments in Delfshaven.