Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Brigantijnstraat in Rotterdam's Oud Mathenesse is a compact home with a practical layout. At 51 m², it's 25% smaller than the neighbourhood average, which is reflected in the asking price of €289,000, in line with the market for this size. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one offers a straightforward entry into the city.
Oud Mathenesse is a densely populated neighbourhood with a mix of ages and household types. Many residents live alone, and there's a notable presence of families with children. The area has a strong urban feel, with a high address density. Based on seven reviews, opinions are mixed: one long-term resident says, 'I have lived here since 1997 and of course the neighbourhood is going downhill but as long as we feel safe we will stay living here.' Another review highlights concerns about litter and parking issues, but also notes the senior flat complex is excellent. Overall, it's a neighbourhood where many feel safe despite some challenges. For more, see the Oud Mathenesse neighbourhood.
For daily shopping, Dirk is just around the corner, and Lidl is a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including OBS Mathenesse and Prinses Margrietschool. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and a train station is a ten-minute walk away. The area is well-served by local amenities, all within easy reach. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively via Vrieling Makelaars | NVM | Qualis.
Details of this home
Brigantijnstraat 11B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 7 residents
Lots of shards of glass lying on the street near a senior flat where many residents depend on a mobility scooter or wheelchair and are housebound if they get a flat tyre from riding over glass. Cars parked double, especially on Franselaan, or even crazier, parked diagonally on the pavement and cycle path to unload at a Polish supermarket. Speaking to the driver doesn't help because they only speak Polish, as it's a van or truck with Polish plates that keep doing this. Loose paving stones, especially on Franselaan; if you ride over them with a mobility scooter, you're terrified. Life-threatening situation in some places on that street, also for elderly people with limited mobility, because the tiles are simply not laid properly. The flat in the senior complex is excellent, certainly for someone with limited mobility who depends on aids.
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 34 years, happy to live here
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived here since 1997 and of course the neighbourhood is going downhill but as long as we feel safe we will stay living here.
Auto-translated to English by AII think there is potential in this neighbourhood, there is a warm community but hygiene and aesthetics are really not nice and it is no longer a neighbourhood to live in. I wish more value was placed on the aesthetics of the houses, streets, environment and surroundings.
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Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there since I was 20 and as a girl living in that place is not nice, I've had to call the police more often because men wanted sex and shouted sexual things
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About Brigantijnstraat 11B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €289,000 is in line with the neighbourhood average for apartments of this size. The median price in Oud Mathenesse is €265,000, but that includes larger homes. Given that this 51 m² apartment is 25% smaller than the typical 68 m², the price per square metre is around €5,667, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,177 per m². So it's priced at a premium for its size.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age (built in 1950). In the neighbourhood, about 27% of homes have label C, while the majority (58%) have a lower label. Label C means the home is reasonably efficient, but you can expect moderate energy costs. It's not as efficient as a modern home, but better than many older properties in the area.
Residents have mixed feelings. One long-term resident says, 'I still feel safe we live here,' while another notes issues like broken glass and double parking. The total number of crimes reported in the neighbourhood is 587, which is relatively high for an area of this size. However, many residents feel safe and have lived there for decades. It's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the area.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. The high address density (3,680 addresses per km²) suggests good public transport coverage. For longer journeys, Rotterdam's central station is a short train ride away.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. OBS Mathenesse is just 200 metres away, and Prinses Margrietschool is about 500 metres. For secondary education, Experience College is around 400 metres. The nearest secondary school overall is 2.1 km away, so older children may need to travel a bit further.
Parking can be challenging, as noted in resident reviews. Cars are often parked double on Franselaan, and some drivers park on pavements and cycle paths. The neighbourhood is very dense, so street parking is likely limited.
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