A bright apartment on the water
This apartment on the Aelbrechtskade sits right on the water with an open view, in the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood of Rotterdam. Built in 2002, it is a modern home in a part of the city that is full of character. The asking price of €403,750 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €482,261. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment spans one floor on the fifth floor and has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 110 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 108 square metres. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler. There is a balcony and an attached brick garage. The property is subject to a ground lease, and the homeowners' association fee is €228.08 per month.
Life in Nieuwe Westen
Nieuwe Westen is a lively part of Rotterdam, with a mix of nationalities and plenty going on. 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." Another notes: "Quiet neighbourhood." The reviews paint a mixed picture, with some mentioning noise from neighbours and litter, while others appreciate the safety during the day. Around half of the households are single-person households, and the neighbourhood has a young population. This is the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood in short.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For schools, CBS Mozaiek is a couple of streets away, and MEX010, a secondary school, is also nearby. The pharmacy is on your doorstep, and the GP practice is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the Delfshaven metro stop is just around the corner, with metro lines A, B and C, and the tram stop nearby offers lines 5, 8 and 18. Rotterdam Centraal station is about two kilometres away, within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this apartment is €494,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53%, from €323,000 to €494,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including CORPOwonen and CORPOwonen 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 Aelbrechtskade 237, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €403,750 is 16% below the average asking price in the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood, which is €482,261. The price per square metre is €3,738, based on the agent's listed floor area. This makes the price keen compared with the neighbourhood average, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the fifth floor. The living area is 110 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 108 square metres. There is a balcony and an attached brick garage. The property is subject to a ground lease.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €494,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 18% below this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 53%, from €323,000 in 2020 to €494,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is low, both currently and in 2050.
What are the nearest amenities and transport options?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. CBS Mozaiek primary school is a couple of streets away, and MEX010 secondary school is also nearby. The pharmacy is on your doorstep, and the GP practice is a five-minute walk. The Delfshaven metro stop is just around the corner, with metro lines A, B and C, and tram lines 5, 8 and 18 stop nearby.
What is the energy label of this apartment?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. In the neighbourhood, only 6% of the homes for sale have an energy label A+, so this apartment is among the more efficient ones in the area.
What do residents say about the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood?
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." Another notes: "Quiet neighbourhood." The reviews mention a mix of nationalities, activities for all ages, and educational locations, but also some noise from neighbours and litter. The reviews are about the neighbourhood as a whole, not this specific home.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the homeowners' association fee is €228.08 per month. This is stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, but the specific services included are not detailed in the listing.
