Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 66 m² apartment in Oud Mathenesse dates from 1940 and has an E energy label, so heating costs are something to factor in. Priced at €270,000, it sits slightly below the neighbourhood average of €274,900, making it a keen entry into the Rotterdam market. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
Oud Mathenesse is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a high population density and a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. Residents give it a 6.42 out of 10 based on seven reviews. One resident says: "Still feel safe, have lived here for 34 years, happy to live here." Another notes: "I still feel safe we live here, of course the neighbourhood is going downhill but as long as we feel safe we will stay living here." A third review is more critical, mentioning broken glass and parking issues. The neighbourhood Oud Mathenesse is predominantly flats, with many single-person households and a relatively young population.
For groceries, Dirk is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including OBS Mathenesse and Basisschool de Peperklip. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, but you'll find most daily needs met locally.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Groote Waard Makelaars & Taxateurs and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Belgischestraat 45A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 7 residents
Lots of shards of glass lying on the street near a senior flat where many residents depend on a mobility scooter or wheelchair and are housebound if they get a flat tyre from riding over glass. Cars parked double, especially on Franselaan, or even crazier, parked diagonally on the pavement and cycle path to unload at a Polish supermarket. Speaking to the driver doesn't help because they only speak Polish, as it's a van or truck with Polish plates that keep doing this. Loose paving stones, especially on Franselaan; if you ride over them with a mobility scooter, you're terrified. Life-threatening situation in some places on that street, also for elderly people with limited mobility, because the tiles are simply not laid properly. The flat in the senior complex is excellent, certainly for someone with limited mobility who depends on aids.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 34 years, happy to live here
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived here since 1997 and of course the neighbourhood is going downhill but as long as we feel safe we will stay living here.
Auto-translated to English by AII think there is potential in this neighbourhood, there is a warm community but hygiene and aesthetics are really not nice and it is no longer a neighbourhood to live in. I wish more value was placed on the aesthetics of the houses, streets, environment and surroundings.
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Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there since I was 20 and as a girl living in that place is not nice, I've had to call the police more often because men wanted sex and shouted sexual things
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Data from Oud Mathenesse
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About Belgischestraat 45A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €270,000 is slightly below the average sale price in Oud Mathenesse (€274,900) and close to the median of €265,000. Given the 66 m² floor area, that works out to about €4,091 per m², which is in line with the neighbourhood average of €4,177 per m². So it's priced competitively for the area.
The home has an energy label E, which is common for pre-war buildings. In Oud Mathenesse, over 58% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is typical. An E label means higher energy costs compared to modern homes, so you should budget for that.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, which is about a 15-minute walk. That's a reasonable distance for commuting, though not on your doorstep.
Based on seven neighbourhood reviews, opinions are mixed. Some long-term residents feel safe and happy, while others note deterioration like broken glass and parking issues. The area has many single-person households and a young population, so it's a lively, urban environment.
The listing does not mention a garden or any outdoor space. The plot size is not specified, so it's best to assume there is no private garden. The nearest park or public garden is 0.2 km away, just around the corner.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Mathenesse
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