Belgischestraat 7A
Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
AreaA classic upper floor flat in Oud Mathenesse
This 1939 upper floor flat sits in Oud Mathenesse, a neighbourhood in the Delfshaven district of Rotterdam. With 54 m² of living space and three bedrooms, it is a compact home with a practical layout. The asking price of €235,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €262,457.
The home itself
The flat has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. There is a 62 m² west-facing back garden and a balcony, plus a combi boiler for heating. The property is freehold, with a monthly HOA fee of €76. According to the agent, the living area is 54 m², which matches the BAG registration. It is one of the [apartments in Rotterdam] currently on the market.
Life in Oud Mathenesse
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.42, based on seven reviews. One resident who has lived here since 1997 says: "I still feel safe we live here." Another notes the neighbourhood is deteriorating, mentioning loose paving stones and double-parked cars on Franselaan. Around 60% of households are single-person, and the average household size is 1.7. The neighbourhood has 6,985 inhabitants. For more context, see [the Oud Mathenesse neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, Lidl is just around the corner, and SPAR is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Auris Hildernisseschool, is just around the corner, with OBS Mathenesse a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Jainandunsing is a couple of streets away, and BENU Apotheek Oud Mathenesse is on your doorstep. Bus stops Franselaan and Lorentzlaan are nearby, served by lines 3, 38 and 456. Schiedam Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam provides the wider context for these facilities.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €191,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 23% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 68%, from €114,000 to €191,000. At address level, road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. 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 Spindler Makelaars lid NVM.
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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 Belgischestraat 7A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €235,000 is 23% above the WOZ value of €191,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 68%, from €114,000 to €191,000.
What is the layout of this flat?
The flat has four rooms: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 54 m² according to both the agent and the BAG registration. There is a 62 m² west-facing back garden and a balcony. The property is freehold with a monthly HOA fee of €76.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes, but lower than homes with the least efficient labels. The home was built in 1939, which is a fact about its age rather than an indication of its condition.
What do residents say about living in Oud Mathenesse?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.42, based on seven reviews. One resident who has lived there since 1997 says: "I still feel safe we live here." Another resident mentions the neighbourhood is deteriorating, citing loose paving stones and double-parked cars on Franselaan. The reviews reflect personal experiences rather than an official assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
At address level, road traffic noise is 54 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 32 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk supermarket is about 156 metres away, Lidl is about 329 metres away, and SPAR is about 911 metres away. There are 70 supermarkets within five kilometres, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this flat?
Auris Hildernisseschool, a special education school, is about 204 metres away. OBS Mathenesse, a primary school, is about 364 metres away, and Basisschool de Peperklip is about 445 metres away. For secondary education, Experience College is about 690 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stops Franselaan and Lorentzlaan are nearby, served by lines 3, 38 and 456. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 823 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. The nearest hospital, Franciscus Vlietland, is in Schiedam, about 2.7 kilometres away.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low. This is based on the home being built before 1970, specifically in 1939. It is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price works out at €4,352 per m² based on the agent's listed living area of 54 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €4,203. The overall asking price of €235,000 is 10% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €262,457.
