A classic apartment in the Oude Noorden
This two-room apartment on the Benthuizerstraat sits in the Oude Noorden, a lively part of Rotterdam Noord. The home dates from 1900 and is offered for €300,000. This listing does not state the energy label. The asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €470,911. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price, and this one sits below the local average.
Inside the home
The apartment has one bedroom, one bathroom, and a living area of 69 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 68 m². The home is on a single floor and has a volume of 235 m³. The agent mentions double glazing and a central heating boiler. The property is situated in a residential area, near public transport and a school.
Life in the Oude Noorden
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte." Another notes: "We've been living in this neighbourhood for 4 years now and it's fine, and people are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other, only the hygiene could be better." A third resident is less positive, mentioning litter on the streets. The neighbourhood has about 17,250 inhabitants, and 54% of households are single-person. The Oude Noorden neighbourhood is a mixed area with a strong sense of community, according to the reviews.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dirk a couple of streets away and Lidl within a five-minute walk. The nearest primary school, Quadratum, is just around the corner, and Hildegardis is a couple of streets away. The GP practice De Lis is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy is on your doorstep. Tram stop Benthuizerstraat is on your doorstep with line 6, and Rotterdam Noord station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive public transport connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €291,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €192,000 to €291,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level data shows a low risk of pluvial flooding and flooding, with medium heat stress currently and an elevated indication for 2050. 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 Blijdorp Makelaardij.
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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 Benthuizerstraat 51B-01, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €300,000 is 36% below the average asking price in the Oude Noorden, which is €470,911. The price per square metre is €4,348, based on the agent's listed area of 69 m². This is 17% below the neighbourhood average price per square metre of €5,262. The price verdict is described as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is on a single floor, with a living area of 69 m² as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 68 m². The volume is 235 m³. The agent also mentions double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €291,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 52%, from €192,000 in 2020 to €291,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In this neighbourhood, 3% of buildings 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 1900, which is before 1970.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Albert Heijn is just 69 metres away, on your doorstep. Dirk is 279 metres away, and Lidl is 390 metres away. For schools, Quadratum primary school is 169 metres away, and Hildegardis is 298 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop Benthuizerstraat is 56 metres away, served by line 6. The Bergweg stop is 311 metres away, with lines 4 and 6. Rotterdam Noord train station is 660 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. This gives good access to the wider Rotterdam area.
What do residents say about the Oude Noorden?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says it is a mix of nationalities and popular, close to the Rotte. Another says people are there for each other and greet each other, though hygiene could be better. A third mentions litter on the streets.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of this home is not known from the listing. The home was built in 1900, but no conclusions about insulation or efficiency can be drawn from the year of construction alone.
