A bright apartment on the water
This apartment sits on the ninth floor of a portiekflat on Buitenbassinweg, right on the water in De Esch, a neighbourhood in Rotterdam. The setting is described as being on the water, in a residential area, with an unobstructed view. The last known asking price of €460,000 was 1% below the WOZ value, and the price per square metre was in line with the average for apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 26 October 2026.
Inside the home
Built in 1992, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 97 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating, and it comes with a balcony. It was offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €184.92.
Life in De Esch
De Esch is a neighbourhood where residents of the district Kralingen-Crooswijk give an average score of 7.65, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "Many students, a bit messy but the atmosphere is good!" A third resident describes it as "fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." The neighbourhood has about 4,600 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the De Esch neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the SPAR express is a couple of streets away. Basisschool de Esch is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis, about a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek De Esch is just around the corner. The tram stop De Esch, with lines 1, 7, and 11, is on your doorstep, and Rotterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was €463,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 1% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €330,000 to €463,000. According to area-level risk data, the foundation risk indication is low. The noise levels from road, rail, and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and the current flood risk is low, as is the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently indicated as medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Makelaarskantoor Langejan on Funda.
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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 Buitenbassinweg 869, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €460,000 was 1% below the WOZ value of €463,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 40%, from €330,000 to €463,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 97 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It is located on the ninth floor and has a balcony.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The home is described as fully insulated and heated by district heating. Only about 10% of the homes for sale in the neighbourhood had an A+ label.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level risk data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The data does not suggest any particular concern, but it is not a substitute for a structural survey.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise levels from road traffic are 46 dB Lden, from rail traffic 40 dB Lden, and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. None of these exceed the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications based on public data.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. The indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 678 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the home. The SPAR express is about 735 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 1.2 kilometres away. Lidl and Dirk are also within about 1.4 kilometres.
What schools are in the area?
Basisschool de Esch is the nearest primary school, about 570 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Other nearby primary schools include Agnes, De Nieuwe Haven, De Gouden Griffel, and De Clipper, all within about 1.1 kilometres. The nearest secondary school is about 2.4 kilometres away.
What public transport options are available?
The tram stop De Esch is about 198 metres away, with lines 1, 7, and 11. The Nesserdijk stop is about 296 metres away, also with lines 1, 7, and 11. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about 788 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district Kralingen-Crooswijk give an average score of 7.65, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "Many students, a bit messy but the atmosphere is good!" A third describes it as "fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live."





