A bright apartment in Middelland
This apartment on the Claes de Vrieselaan sits in Middelland, a lively part of Rotterdam where residents give their neighbourhood a 7.79 out of 10. The asking price of €399,500 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €503,323. That puts it 21% below the neighbourhood average, a gap that reflects the current market for apartments in Rotterdam.
The home itself
Built in 1997, this apartment is on the first floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 84 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 91 m². The home has a balcony, and the agent mentions insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, floor insulation and that it is fully insulated. Heating is via a central heating boiler. The property is municipal ground lease with an end date of 20 February 2095, and the homeowners' association fee is €238.35 per month.
Life in Middelland
Residents describe Middelland as a cosy neighbourhood with lots of green, nice sports fields and all kinds of facilities nearby. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another calls it "Lovely" and adds "Great spot in Rotterdam." A third, who lives right in the middle of Middelland, mentions the mix of people, the schools, playgrounds, Marktplein and a square where fun things are often organised, plus a wijkpaleis that brings the neighbourhood closer together. These are based on three reviews. The neighbourhood has around 11,700 residents, and 56% of households are single-person households. The Middelland neighbourhood clearly has a strong community feel.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Ekoplaza is on your doorstep and Albert Heijn is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk KMD, a couple of streets away, and Service Apotheek De Binnenweg is just around the corner. The Erasmus Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, tram stop Claes de Vrieselaan is on your doorstep with lines 4, 6 and 14, and metro stop Coolhaven is a couple of streets away with lines 3, A, B and C. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers plenty of options for getting around. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 60 dB Lden, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 1% of properties in the area having an elevated pile rot risk. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium now but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Schildtvoorde NVM Makelaardij on Pararius and Funda.
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About Claes de Vrieselaan 149, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other apartments in Middelland?
The asking price of €399,500 is 21% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €503,323. The price per square metre is €4,390 based on the agent's listed area, which is 14% below the neighbourhood average of €5,126 per m². This makes the asking price keen relative to the local market.
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 is 84 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 91 m². There is a balcony, and the property is on the first floor. The volume is 301 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also mentions insulation including roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which supports the label.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is municipal ground lease, charged with a ground rent, with an end date of 20 February 2095. This means the ground lease runs for a long period. The homeowners' association fee is €238.35 per month. These are the details as stated in the listing.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. In the area, 1% of properties have an elevated pile rot risk, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is medium now but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza is 121 metres away, Albert Heijn is 152 metres away, and there are two SPAR express stores at 302 and 351 metres. An AH to go is 578 metres away. These are the nearest supermarkets within the area, making daily groceries easy.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Nearby schools include Schreuder College Taborstraat and Yulius Middelland College, both at 366 metres, and Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan at 440 metres. Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is 553 metres away, and De Vierambacht is 561 metres away. These cover both primary and secondary education.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop Claes de Vrieselaan is 130 metres away with lines 4, 6 and 14. Metro stop Coolhaven is 289 metres away with lines 3, A, B and C, and bus stop Dijkzigt Metro is 306 metres away with multiple bus lines. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1.5 km away.
What do residents say about living in Middelland?
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says it is "Very safe and comfortable," another calls it "Lovely" and a "Great spot in Rotterdam." A third describes the neighbourhood as having a real mix of people, with something for everyone, and mentions the community feel around the wijkpaleis and the square.
