Homes for sale in Schollevaar Zuid, Capelle aan den IJssel

What does a home in Schollevaar Zuid cost?

The owner-occupied market in Schollevaar Zuid is accessible compared to many other neighbourhoods in the Randstad, but prices have risen sharply in recent years. The average purchase price over the past year was €412,942, with a range from €250,000 to €1,080,000. The average living area of sold homes is 101 m². The WOZ value in the neighbourhood is €287,000, which is lower than the municipal average of €310,000 in Capelle aan den IJssel. This makes Schollevaar Zuid relatively affordable within the municipality. Of the more than 6,700 homes, 53% are owner-occupied and 47% are rental, a large portion of which is social housing. The supply mainly consists of terraced houses and apartments from the 1970s and 1980s. At the top of this page, you can see the current supply and the average asking price for the most recent situation.

Living in Schollevaar Zuid: green, cosy, and occasionally a bit messy

Schollevaar Zuid scores a 7.5 from residents on Buurtje.nl. What immediately stands out in the reviews: accessibility and green space both score 8.4. Resident Leopold Bakker gives the neighbourhood a 9.4 and writes: "Quiet residential area with lots of greenery. The neighbourhood is well maintained by the municipality and residents. Cosy and quiet." You especially notice that green character around the Stadsdeelpark, where you can walk, play, and forget the city for a while. Resident Karina calls it "beautiful forest with the playground" and describes the social life in the neighbourhood: eating together, bingo, dancing at clubhouse Klavier, and having coffee at the Portuguese place on Merwesteinweg. Those kinds of small meeting places give the neighbourhood character.

Yet not everything is rosy. The score for cleanliness is the lowest sub-score at 6.2. One resident gives a 5.5 and notes that the neighbourhood is "deteriorating very quickly" and that "little is being done" about it. That difference in perception is often seen in a neighbourhood of this size: some areas like the Kunstenaarsbuurt or the Instrumentenbuurt feel tidier than, for example, parts of the Dansenbuurt-noord. It pays to look around carefully per area before making an offer. On the neighbourhood page of Schollevaar Zuid you will find all resident reviews and detailed neighbourhood data to compare areas with each other.

In terms of amenities, you are well served. Shopping centre Schollevaar is centrally located and offers, among others, an Albert Heijn, Kruidvat, and various specialist shops. There are several primary schools in the neighbourhood, including De Catamaran and De Horizon, and the resident score for education is a decent 7.8. Accessibility is a strong point: bus line 74 runs through the neighbourhood towards metro station Schollevaar, from where you can reach Rotterdam Central in about twenty minutes. The A16 and A20 are accessible within a few minutes via the Capelsebrug. More information about municipal plans and amenities can be found on the website of the municipality of Capelle aan den IJssel.

Which buyers is Schollevaar Zuid interesting for?

With an average purchase price around €413,000 and homes from €250,000, buying a home in Schollevaar Zuid is achievable for both first-time buyers and those moving up the ladder. First-time buyers find affordable apartments, especially in the Gebouwenbuurt and Ervenbuurt. Families with children often choose the more spacious single-family homes. Seniors appreciate the social life and proximity to amenities. However, do take into account additional costs: transfer tax (2%), notary and valuation costs quickly add up to several thousand euros. Buying an apartment in Schollevaar Zuid also means monthly VvE contributions, always check the maintenance plan. Those who prefer to rent first can turn to the supply of rental homes in Schollevaar Zuid.

Searching for a home in Schollevaar Zuid and surroundings

On Buurtje.nl you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews, and neighbourhood statistics, so you not only find a home but also the right neighbourhood. Want to broaden your search? Then also check the supply in Middelwatering West, Oostgaarde Zuid, or view all homes for sale in Capelle aan den IJssel.