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Tarwewijk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 apartment on Bonaventurastraat in Rotterdam's Tarwewijk is a practical starter home. At 45 m² with an E energy label, it's modest in size but priced keenly: the asking price of €225,000 is 20% below the neighbourhood average of €281,491. For context, that's in line with the smaller floor area, 42% less than the typical 77 m² in the area. If you're looking for an affordable entry into Rotterdam's housing market, this is one to consider. See more apartments in Rotterdam.
Tarwewijk is a diverse, improving area with a mix of cultures and ages. One resident says: "The neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families." Another notes: "Good, quiet, but the municipality could pay a bit more attention, like containers with an awful lot of mess." Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.83 out of 10. It's a densely populated area (over 5,900 addresses per km²) with many young adults and families. The neighbourhood Tarwewijk is well-connected and has a lively street life.
Daily errands are easy: Dirk is just around the corner, and PLUS and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, CBS Elout van Soeterwoude is on your doorstep, and OBS De Globe is a five-minute walk. The Zuiderpark is a ten-minute walk, and the city centre is a quarter of an hour by bike. The municipality Rotterdam keeps the area well-served with public transport, including a metro station nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via @Work Makelaardij and also appears on Vastgoed Nederland, so it's available through several channels.
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Bonaventurastraat 55B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
The neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood, quiet, but the municipality could pay a bit more attention, like containers with an awful lot of mess. Green areas could certainly be better, and clean up the containers.
Auto-translated to English by AIyou can do all sorts of things there, shop and walk your dog. it can be busy at night but during the day it's usually quiet. i'm happy to live here. pollution is quite a problem, especially around overflowing bins where seagulls get at them. it would be nice if the council took more account of that.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn terms of hygiene and education, it could be a lot better.
Auto-translated to English by AIDe Tarwewijk is a nice neighbourhood where people from all backgrounds live together. As a woman, I feel reasonably safe there and I love trying restaurants with food from different countries. The downside is the dirt. There is a lot of litter and bins are often overflowing.
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About Bonaventurastraat 55B, Rotterdam
Yes, it's priced below the neighbourhood average of €281,491, but the flat is also smaller than average (45 m² vs 77 m²). The price per square metre works out to €5,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,789 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The energy label is E, which means the home is not very energy-efficient. You can expect higher heating costs compared to a modern home. In Tarwewijk, about 38% of homes have a label D or lower, so this is fairly common for a pre-war apartment.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, there are metro and tram stops nearby that connect you to the city centre and Zuidplein. Many residents cycle to the centre in about 15 minutes.
Tarwewijk has a mix of households: about 30% are families with children, and there are several primary schools within walking distance. Residents note that the area is improving and becoming more family-friendly, though some streets still have a reputation. The Zuiderpark is a great green space for kids.
Some residents mention that overflowing bins and seagulls can be a problem, and the municipality could do more to keep the streets clean. Noise levels vary: it can be busy at night in some spots, but generally quiet during the day.
In Tarwewijk, sold homes took an average of 70 days to sell, which is a bit slower than the Rotterdam average. This suggests the market is not overly competitive, giving buyers time to consider.
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