A pre-war apartment in Rubroek
This apartment on Brussestraat 9C sits in Rubroek, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets buzz with students and families. The building dates from 1941, so it carries that pre-war character you often find in this part of the city. With a living area of 75 square metres according to the BAG registration, the asking price of €375,000 works out at €5,000 per square metre. That puts it on the high side compared with the average of €5,157 per square metre for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the median asking price here is €350,000. For context, there are 60 apartments for sale in Rubroek right now, and the average asking price sits at €385,233. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Rotterdam] to see how this one stacks up.
The home itself
The listing does not provide details on the layout, number of bedrooms, or any outdoor space. What is clear is that the apartment was built in 1941 and carries an energy label E. That label sits in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is offered for sale at €375,000, and the asking price sits 7% above the WOZ value of €351,000. Without further specifications from the agent, the exact configuration of rooms remains unknown.
Life in Rubroek
Rubroek is a compact neighbourhood with a real mix of residents, from students to families with children. According to CBS figures, around 8,540 people live here, and the average household size is 1.7, which reflects the many single-person households in the area. Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really." Another adds: "We regularly have trouble with full rubbish bins, causing rubbish bags to be left on the street, and I see in the neighbourhood app that there are issues with stolen packages from delivery services." A third resident simply notes: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." The neighbourhood recorded 620 crimes in the latest figures, which is a number you can interpret for yourself. For a closer look at what this area offers, you can read more about [the Rubroek neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well covered. For groceries, the Dirk is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and another. A Lidl and a Jumbo are also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, the Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both just around the corner, while Lyceum Kralingen for secondary education is a five-minute walk away. Healthcare is close too, with Apotheek Spanhoff pharmacy on your doorstep and Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven GP practice a ten-minute walk away. Public transport is excellent: the Kipstraat tram stop is just around the corner with lines 6 and 7, and Oostplein metro station is a couple of streets away with lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, B, C, 11 and 15. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk, and the hospital Het Ooghuis is about 1.4 kilometres away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Rotterdam].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €351,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €375,000 sits 7% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 30%, from €270,000 in 2020 to €351,000 in 2025. As for the address itself, the area-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 30 dB and aircraft noise at 26 dB both stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, which is an area-level assessment rather than an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are indications at area level, not a verdict on this particular property.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Kettner 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 Brussestraat 9C, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 sits 7% above the WOZ value of €351,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 30%, from €270,000 in 2020 to €351,000 in 2025.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The apartment has an energy label E. This label sits in the middle of the scale, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The label is a general indication of energy performance, not a statement about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1941, which is a fact about its age rather than a diagnosis of its state.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from public sources. This is an indication at area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1941, which is before 1970, a factor that is noted in the risk data. No further details about the foundation are provided in the listing.
What public transport options are nearby?
The Kipstraat tram stop is just around the corner at 155 metres, with lines 6 and 7. Oostplein metro station is 388 metres away, serving lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, B, C, 11 and 15. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 631 metres away. This gives you tram, metro and train options within a short walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says it is a very safe neighbourhood, clean and beautiful with nature and houses, with the metro and tram nearby. Another mentions occasional issues with full rubbish bins and stolen packages, but notes the atmosphere is mostly good. A third says it is fairly quiet with everything nearby.
What supermarkets are close to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a Dirk at 196 metres, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 367 metres, another at 398 metres, a Lidl at 476 metres and a Jumbo at 525 metres. All of these are within a five to ten minute walk, so daily grocery shopping is well covered.
What schools are in the area?
The Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both at 239 metres, just around the corner. SBO Johannes-Martinus is at 278 metres, and the Koningin Wilhelminaschool is at 391 metres. For secondary education, Lyceum Kralingen is at 449 metres. These are all within a short walk of the apartment.
How has the WOZ value developed over time?
The WOZ value has risen from €270,000 in 2020 to €351,000 in 2025, an increase of 30% over five years. The yearly values were €305,000 in 2021, €328,000 in 2022, €344,000 in 2023 and €345,000 in 2024. The most recent value of €351,000 was set on 1 January 2025.
What is the noise situation at this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is at 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications at area level based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What climate risks apply to this location?
The area-level climate data indicates pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
