A classic lower-ground apartment in Bospolder
This 1892 lower-ground apartment sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Bospolder, a lively and multicultural corner of Delfshaven in Rotterdam. With two floors and a living area of around 50 square metres, it is a compact home with character. The asking price of €290,000 is 27% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €399,300, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes currently for sale in the area. For a sense of what else is available, you can compare it with apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms, spread over two floors. It is a benedenwoning, meaning it sits on the first living level. The agent lists the living area at 49 square metres, while the BAG registration records 50 square metres. The home has a central heating boiler and is set on a quiet road within a residential area. There is a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €6,000 per year, which works out to €500 per month.
Life in Bospolder
Residents of the wider Delfshaven district give their living environment an average score of 6.92 out of 10, based on 26 reviews. One resident describes the area as "a nice, cosy and multicultural neighbourhood where many different people live together," adding that "there are many children, which creates a lively and cheerful atmosphere." Another says it is "all fine but nothing special," mentioning "some nuisance from youths, and often litter on the street." A third resident calls it "a jack of all trades," noting the mix of nationalities and the many activities for all ages. The neighbourhood has around 7,565 inhabitants, and about half of households are single-person. For more detail, have a look at the Bospolder neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy: a Jumbo is just around the corner, and an Aldi and a Dirk are a couple of streets away. For primary education, KC De Vlinder and Openbare Basisschool Dakpark are both within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Hospice De Vier Vogels, about a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Delfshaven is just around the corner. Tram stop Spanjaardstraat is on your doorstep, with lines 5, 8 and 18, and Schiemond is just around the corner with lines 3, 5, 8 and 18. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 2.4 kilometres away. The wider area falls under the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €251,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 16% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 122%, from €113,000 to €251,000. As for the address itself, public risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 55 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and for climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now but could become elevated by 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 Match Makelaars and Match Makelaars on Vastgoed Nederland and Pararius.
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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 2e Schansstraat 1B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €290,000 is 16% above the WOZ value of €251,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 49 m², comes to €5,918.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is a benedenwoning, meaning it sits on the first living level. It has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area at 49 square metres, while the BAG registration records 50 square metres. The home has a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €6,000 per year, which works out to €500 per month. This is stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, though the exact breakdown is not specified.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is one of the lower labels on the scale, so you can expect relatively high energy costs for heating and electricity compared with more efficient homes. The label reflects the home's energy performance, not its structural condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication based on the age of the building, which dates from 1892, and not an inspection of this specific home. No further details are provided in the listing.
How noisy is the area around this home?
Public data shows that road traffic noise at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
A Jumbo supermarket is about 395 metres away, with an Aldi at 712 metres and a Dirk at 770 metres. For schools, KC De Vlinder and SBO De Vlinder are both about 288 metres away, and Openbare Basisschool Dakpark is at 416 metres. These are within a short walk.
What public transport options are nearby?
Tram stop Spanjaardstraat is about 147 metres away, with lines 5, 8 and 18. Schiemond, at 297 metres, also serves lines 3, 5, 8 and 18. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Centraal, about 2.4 kilometres away.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of the wider Delfshaven district give their living environment an average score of 6.92 out of 10, based on 26 reviews. One resident mentions a lively, multicultural atmosphere with many children, while another notes some nuisance from youths and litter. These reviews reflect the district, not this specific street.
What is the average asking price in Bospolder?
In Bospolder, the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €399,300, with a median of €367,500. The asking price for this apartment is €290,000, which is 27% below the neighbourhood average. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,985.
