A high-rise home in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment sits on the 17th floor of a 2009 building on Botersloot, right in the middle of Rotterdam's Stadsdriehoek. The city buzzes around you, with the Markthal and the cube houses just a short stroll away. At €484,500, the asking price sits 24% below the average asking price of €633,818 for apartments in Rotterdam, which puts it on the low side for the area.
Inside the apartment
The home spans a single floor with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, covering 78 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 75 m². The agent describes the property as fully insulated with double glazing and HR glass, heated by geothermal energy with underfloor heating throughout. The leasehold is perpetual and has been bought off, so there is no annual ground rent to worry about. The homeowners' association fee comes to €206.82 per month.
Life in Stadsdriehoek
Residents give the Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood an average score of 7.17 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it an ideal location, having lived there during student days. Another describes a pleasant living environment with a friendly community, though they note room for more social initiatives and some litter in places. The same resident mentions the housing stock is diverse and generally in good condition, with plenty of shops and sports facilities nearby. The neighbourhood counts around 20,000 inhabitants, and 63% of households are single-person, reflecting the urban, central character of the area.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just around the corner, with a Dirk a couple of streets away. Primary schools Jan Prins and Willibrord are within a five-minute walk. The GP practice Wijnhaven and Apotheek Spanhoff pharmacy are both a couple of streets away. Metro stop Blaak with lines A, B and C is on your doorstep, and tram and bus stops at Station Blaak are just around the corner. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a short walk, and the hospital Het Ooghuis is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the cultural and practical amenities you would expect from a major city.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. According to public address-level risk data from Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF and Klimaateffectatlas, the foundation risk indication is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with flood risk currently low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and expected to become elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vinck Makelaardij, Funda, Pararius and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Botersloot 493, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other apartments in the area?
The asking price of €484,500 is 24% below the average asking price of €633,818 for apartments in the municipality. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,363, while this home is listed at €6,212 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in Stadsdriehoek is €500,000, so this listing sits below that figure.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total, comprising one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 78 m², while the BAG registration records 75 m². The property is located on the 17th floor of the building. The volume of the home is 262 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for heating costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. The agent states the property is fully insulated with double glazing and HR glass. Heating comes from geothermal energy with underfloor heating throughout the home. With an efficient label, you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared to less efficient homes, though actual costs depend on usage.
What is the leasehold situation for this property?
The property is held under perpetual leasehold that has been bought off in full. This means the ground rent has been settled permanently and there is no recurring annual lease payment to the municipality. The homeowners' association fee is €206.82 per month, which covers the shared costs of the building.
What do residents say about living in Stadsdriehoek?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.17 out of 10 based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as an ideal location from their student days. Another resident mentions a pleasant living environment with a friendly community, though they note room for more social cohesion initiatives and some litter in places. The same resident says the housing stock is diverse and generally in good condition.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public address-level data indicates road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from KCAF. This is an area-level indication based on soil and groundwater conditions in the vicinity, not an inspection of this specific building. The home was built in 2009, which is a fact about its construction date.
What flood and climate risks apply to this address?
According to the Klimaateffectatlas, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk from rivers or the sea is currently low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications for the address, not assessments of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both within 200 metres, making them just around the corner for daily groceries. A second Albert Heijn is about 400 metres away, and Dirk is roughly 500 metres from the building. There are 96 supermarkets within a five-kilometre radius, so you have plenty of choice for shopping.
How accessible is public transport from this home?
Metro stop Blaak with lines A, B and C is about 219 metres away. Tram and bus stops at Station Blaak are roughly 236 metres, serving lines 1, 4, 5, 7, 11, 32, 199 and 547. Rotterdam Blaak train station is approximately 166 metres from the building, making rail connections easily reachable on foot.
