Koekoekslaan 68
Zwaluwbuurt, Schiedam
AreaA terraced house in the Zwaluwbuurt
This 1963 terraced house sits in the Zwaluwbuurt, a residential pocket of Schiedam where the streets are quiet and the pace of life feels unhurried. With 87 square metres of living space spread over two floors, it is a compact but workable home, and the asking price of €400,000 is in line with the market. That figure sits 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €479,833, and the price per square metre works out at €4,598 based on the agent's listing. For context, [terraced houses in Schiedam]( /koopwoningen/schiedam/tussenwoningen/ ) vary widely in price, so this one lands in a reasonable spot.
Inside the home
The layout gives you five rooms in total, with three bedrooms and a single bathroom. The agent mentions double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and the home is heated by a combi boiler. Outside there is a rear garden of 42 square metres facing southwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright. The living area is recorded as 87 square metres in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy to puzzle over.
Life in the Zwaluwbuurt
Across the municipality of Schiedam, residents give their living environment an average score of 7.09, based on 18 reviews. One resident describes it as a normal neighbourhood, noting the convenience of nearby shops and schools but lamenting a lack of community spirit and some antisocial behaviour. Another says it is nice to live in, though they mention rubbish needing to be tidied up. A third resident points to the windmills, the whisper boat and the jenever museum as fun things to do, adding that Schiedam is a pleasant place. The neighbourhood itself counts around 1,425 residents, with a notable share aged 65 or over. [The Zwaluwbuurt neighbourhood]( /buurt/zwaluwbuurt-schiedam/ ) is a small, established area where most homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and Dirk a ten-minute walk. IKC Kethel and Obs Het Windas are both within a short stroll for primary education, and the nearest GP practice, Praktijk Bosma en Jager, is on your doorstep, with Apotheek de Slimme Watering right next to it. Bus stops at Koekoekslaan, Meeuwensingel and Olivier van Noortstraat are all within a couple of streets, served by lines 51 and 52. Schiedam Centrum station is about 2.5 kilometres away. [The municipality of Schiedam]( /gemeente/schiedam/ ) keeps these amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €368,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sits 9% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €245,000 to €368,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 48 dB, from rail 41 dB, and from aircraft 52 dB, which exceeds the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1963 construction on clay soil, and the climate data shows low pluvial flooding risk and low flood risk now and in 2050, with medium heat stress by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Eander Makelaars en Taxateurs and their listing on Funda.
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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 Koekoekslaan 68, Schiedam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 9% above the WOZ value of €368,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price also sits 17% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €479,833, and the price per square metre is €4,598 based on the agent's listing.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
The home has five rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 87 square metres, and the plot measures 130 square metres. There is a rear garden of 42 square metres facing southwest, accessible via the back alley, plus a front garden. The property is freehold.
What insulation and heating does the home have?
According to the agent, the home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. Heating is provided by a combi boiler. The energy label is E, which is on the lower end of the scale, so heating costs are likely to be noticeable. The home was built in 1963.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1963 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific property. The climate data shows low pluvial flooding risk and low flood risk now and in 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 350 metres away, just around the corner, and Lidl is roughly 480 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. Dirk is about 880 metres off, a ten-minute walk. Within five kilometres there are 37 supermarkets in total, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
IKC Kethel is about 350 metres away and Obs Het Windas roughly 370 metres, both primary schools within a short walk. For secondary education, De Internationale Vos is about 670 metres off. There are 76 schools within five kilometres, covering primary and secondary levels.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stops at Koekoekslaan, Meeuwensingel and Olivier van Noortstraat are all within a couple of streets, served by lines 51 and 52. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 2.5 kilometres away. The nearest GP practice is on your doorstep at about 124 metres, with a pharmacy right next to it.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Across the municipality of Schiedam, residents give an average score of 7.09 based on 18 reviews. One resident mentions the convenience of nearby shops and schools but notes a lack of community spirit. Another says it is nice to live in, while a third highlights the windmills and the jenever museum as fun things to do. These reviews describe the wider municipality, not specifically the Zwaluwbuurt.
