A waterside apartment in Nieuwe Westen
This upper-floor apartment sits right on the water at the Aelbrechtskade, in the lively Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood of Rotterdam. Built in 1927, it is a classic pre-war home with a modern energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price of €175,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price. For context, the average asking price in the area is €465,441, and this is the cheapest of the 127 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price point.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 62 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered with full ownership. There is a balcony, and the property is situated on the first living floor, facing the water. The agent describes the setting as alongside navigable water and water.
Life in Nieuwe Westen
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is a jack of all trades." They mention the mix of nationalities, activities for all ages, and many educational locations, though they also note noise from neighbours and some littering. Another resident says: "I find my neighbourhood safe during the day, less so in the evening." A third describes it as "Distant, people live there but then again not really." The neighbourhood has around 19,385 inhabitants, with a large share of single-person households. For more on the area, see the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Lidl just around the corner and a Dirk a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Emmausschool is a five-minute walk, and OBS Kasteel Spangen is also close by. The Mathenesser Apotheek is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: bus line 32 stops at Allard Piersonstraat on your doorstep, and the Beukelsweg stop with lines 2, 9 and 38 is just around the corner. The nearest tram stop, Mathenesserbrug, is a couple of streets away with lines 1, 7 and 11. Rotterdam Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €334,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 48% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 65%, from €202,000 to €334,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, while heat stress is currently medium and 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 vandeVijver Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Aelbrechtskade 21B01, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €175,000 is 48% below the WOZ value of €334,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €465,441, and it is the cheapest home currently for sale in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 62 m², while the BAG registration records 88 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the first living floor, facing the water. The property is offered with full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a rating of the home's energy performance, not a statement about its structural condition.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In the area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1927, which is before 1970, a factor in the risk assessment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 182 metres, so on your doorstep. A Lidl is at 524 metres, just around the corner, and a Dirk is at 908 metres, a couple of streets away. A Jumbo is at 1011 metres, about a ten-minute walk. There are 91 supermarkets within five kilometres, so plenty of choice.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Allard Piersonstraat at 84 metres, served by line 32. The Beukelsweg stop at 128 metres has lines 2, 9 and 38. The nearest tram stop is Mathenesserbrug at 281 metres, with lines 1, 7 and 11. Rotterdam Centraal station is at 1960 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Nieuwe Westen?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident says it is a nice neighbourhood with many nationalities, activities for all ages, and educational locations, though they mention noise from neighbours and some littering. Another says it feels safe during the day but less so in the evening. A third describes it as distant.
What is the noise situation at this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise at this address is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 44 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements at the home itself.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 65%, from €202,000 to €334,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development reflects the municipal valuation over that period, not the current market value or the asking price.
