A monumental home on the water
Noordvest 42 is a semi-detached house from 1855, set on a quiet road along the water in the Brandersbuurt, right in the centre of Schiedam. The home offers a free view and is part of a lively, historic part of town. With a living area of 440 m² according to the agent, this is a home of unusual proportions. The asking price is €1,550,000. For context, this is one of the [semi-detached houses in Schiedam] currently on the market.
Inside the home
The house spans five floors and has nine rooms, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms. The total volume is 1,655 m³. The agent lists the living area as 440 m², while the BAG registration records 418 m². The plot measures 160 m² according to both the agent and the BAG. The home has a roof terrace, full ownership, and is insulated with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
The Brandersbuurt
Life in the Brandersbuurt revolves around the water and the old streets that fan out from the centre. The area has around 1,370 residents, many of whom live alone. Residents of the district give the area an average score of 7.1, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, could be cleaner sometimes but great neighbourhood!" Another notes: "I've lived here for 14 years, very special because my father was born on this street. But in recent years the neighbourhood has deteriorated." The reviews reflect a mix of affection and concern, but they speak for themselves. For more on the area, see [the Brandersbuurt neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl is just around the corner, with PLUS a couple of streets away and Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. IKC Blink primary school is on your doorstep, and ProNovaCollege secondary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsengroep Damzicht, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Nieuwland Schiedam BV, are both just around the corner. Bus stop Korte Haven with line 51 is a couple of streets away, and metro stop Parkweg with line C is just around the corner. Schiedam Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Schiedam offers all this within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €1,239,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 25% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 35%, from €915,000 to €1,239,000. The address data indicate a medium foundation risk, as the home was built before 1970 and the area is a KCAF attention area. Road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ooms Makelaars.
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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 Noordvest 42, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,550,000 is 25% above the WOZ value of €1,239,000, which has a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and reflects the value at that date, not the current market value. The asking price is also above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €480,063.
What is the layout of the home?
The home has five floors with nine rooms in total, including six bedrooms and two bathrooms. The total volume is 1,655 m³. The agent lists the living area as 440 m², while the BAG registration records 418 m². The plot measures 160 m². There is a roof terrace, and the home is fully owned.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be moderate compared with less efficient homes. The home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which helps with keeping the home warm. The exact energy costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built before 1970, in 1855, and the area is a KCAF attention area where 91% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These figures are from 2022 and 2023 and are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Lidl at 355 metres, PLUS at 389 metres, and Albert Heijn at 495 metres. Dirk is at 637 metres and Coop at 705 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is IKC Blink at 240 metres, followed by IBS Ababil at 405 metres and Openbare basisschool De Taaltuin at 482 metres. For secondary education, ProNovaCollege is at 510 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Korte Haven with line 51 is at 212 metres, and metro stop Parkweg with line C is at 269 metres. Bus stop Honnerlage Gretelaan with lines 3 and 51 is at 293 metres. Schiedam Centrum train station is at 1,182 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 7.1, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Nice neighbourhood, could be cleaner sometimes but great neighbourhood!" Another says: "I've lived here for 14 years, very special because my father was born on this street. But in recent years the neighbourhood has deteriorated." These reviews reflect the district, not specifically this neighbourhood.
