Schildersbuurt, Schiedam
NeighbourhoodThis 1930s terraced house on Van Ostadelaan has a warm, lived-in feel from the moment you step inside. With 149 m² of floor space, it is a roomy family home in a part of Schiedam where most houses are smaller. The asking price of €535,000 is 61% above the neighbourhood average of €332,000, which reflects the extra space and the fact that terraced houses in Schiedam are in short supply.
The Schildersbuurt is a dense, urban area with a mix of ages and households. Most homes were built before 1945, giving the streets a traditional character. The neighbourhood has a strong urban feel, address density is high at 2,801 addresses per km². There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures show a balanced population: many families with children, but also plenty of singles and couples. Average incomes are in line with the city. The Schildersbuurt neighbourhood is well established and popular with families.
Daily errands are easy: the Coop supermarket is just around the corner, and a Lidl, PLUS, Dirk and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. For school runs, Sint Bernardus primary school is on your doorstep, obs Het Kleurrijk is a couple of streets away, and Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken is a five-minute walk. Secondary school ProNovaCollege is also within walking distance. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden just a couple of streets away, perfect for a quick break. The municipality of Schiedam keeps the area well maintained.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including 3D Makelaars B.V. and on Funda.
Details of this home
Van Ostadelaan 6, Schiedam
Data from Schildersbuurt
Data from Schildersbuurt
43 within 5 km
94 within 5 km
About Van Ostadelaan 6, Schiedam
The asking price is 61% above the neighbourhood average of €332,000, but this house is also 42% larger than the typical home in the Schildersbuurt (149 m² vs 105 m²). The price per square metre works out at about €3,590, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €3,372 per m². Given the extra space and the limited supply of terraced houses in Schiedam, the price is on the high side but reflects the property's size.
The home has energy label C. That is a decent rating for a 1930s house, in the neighbourhood, 40% of homes have label C, 20% have label A, and 40% are D or lower. Label C means the home is reasonably well insulated, but you can expect moderate energy costs. It is not as efficient as a modern home, but it is better than many older properties in the area.
The nearest train station is 2.74 km away. That is about a 35-minute walk or a short bike ride.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Sint Bernardus (95 m), obs Het Kleurrijk (138 m), and Christelijke Basisschool De Wieken (450 m). For secondary education, ProNovaCollege is 643 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk, making the school run very manageable.
The Schildersbuurt has a mix of households: about 315 families with children, 285 couples without children, and 450 single-person households. The area is densely built with pre-war housing, and there is a park just 200 m away. The neighbourhood feels urban but family-friendly, with good access to schools and shops.
At the time of writing, there are 6 homes for sale in the Schildersbuurt, with an average asking price of €332,000. This house is significantly larger and more expensive than most. In the past period, 21 homes were sold, with an average selling price of €330,905 and an average time on market of 64 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Schildersbuurt