A new-build apartment in the Oude Noorden
This apartment on Bergweg 118A sits in the Oude Noorden, a neighbourhood in Rotterdam Noord where the streets are lively and the mix of residents is diverse. The home was built in 2024, which makes it a recent addition to a street that is mostly older. With an asking price of €485,000, the price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €442,898. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the area is €5,383, while this home asks €6,299 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its new construction and energy performance.
The home itself
This apartment spans two floors and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 78 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 77 square metres. The home is on the first living floor and has a patio or atrium of 9 square metres, accessible from the rear, plus a French balcony. It is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout. The property is freehold, and the homeowners' association fee is €220.32 per month. The agent describes the setting as sheltered and within a residential area.
The Oude Noorden
The Oude Noorden is a neighbourhood where people know each other, as one resident puts it: "We know each other in this neighbourhood." Another resident says: "Cosy and hip," adding that people are there for each other when help is needed and still greet each other, though hygiene could be better. A third resident notes that the area is well reachable by public transport and car, but that rubbish is often left next to the containers and traffic behaviour could improve. Based on eight reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.21. The neighbourhood has around 17,250 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person, at 54 percent. For more on the Oude Noorden neighbourhood, the mix of nationalities and the proximity to the Rotte are often mentioned positively.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn just around the corner and Lidl a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Fontein and Hildegardis are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Lis, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Bulterman & de Groot is just around the corner. Tram stops Benthuizerstraat and Soetendaalseweg are both just around the corner, served by lines 6 and 4 and 6 respectively. Rotterdam Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, and this part of the city is well served.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €481,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1 percent above the WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen from €135,000 in 2022 to €481,000 in 2025. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3 percent of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Baljon makelaars and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Bergweg 118A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this apartment is €481,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €485,000 is 1 percent above that WOZ value. This comparison is a factual observation, and the price is what the seller is asking. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and can differ from the market value, so it is one reference point among others.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout, according to the agent. The energy label is based on the property's characteristics, and the actual costs will depend on your usage.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 78 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 77 square metres. There is a patio or atrium of 9 square metres, accessible from the rear, and a French balcony. The home is on the first living floor.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In the area, 3 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data is based on public sources and gives a general picture of the neighbourhood, not a verdict on this particular property.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Dirk supermarket is about 145 metres away, Albert Heijn about 197 metres, and Lidl about 256 metres. For primary education, De Fontein is about 255 metres away and Hildegardis about 263 metres. These distances mean daily groceries and school runs are within a short walk. The area has many options within a few minutes on foot.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stops Benthuizerstraat and Soetendaalseweg are both about 190 to 197 metres away, served by tram lines 6 and 4 and 6 respectively. Rotterdam Noord train station is about 535 metres away. This gives you tram connections within a couple of minutes' walk and a train station within about a ten-minute walk. The exact destinations and frequencies are not stated here.
What do residents say about the Oude Noorden?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.21, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "We know each other in this neighbourhood," and another calls it "Cosy and hip," noting that people help each other and greet each other, though hygiene could be better. A third resident mentions that the area is well reachable by public transport and car, but that rubbish is sometimes left next to the containers and traffic behaviour could improve.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past years?
The WOZ value has increased from €135,000 in 2022 to €202,000 in 2023, then to €405,000 in 2024, and finally to €481,000 in 2025. This shows a strong upward trend over the past few years. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation and is used for taxes, not as a direct market price indicator. The development is based on the reference dates of 1 January each year.
