A penthouse in the heart of Middelland
This spacious penthouse sits on the first living floor of a 1950 building on the Claes de Vrieselaan, right in the middle of Middelland, a lively part of Rotterdam. The asking price is €825,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam is €502,516, and the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €502,516.
The home itself
According to the agent, this penthouse spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 181 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 184 m². The home is fully insulated, with roof, floor and wall insulation and double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €9,400.
Middelland, a neighbourhood with a mix of people
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another describes it as "a real mix of people" with "something for everyone", mentioning schools, playgrounds, a square where events are organised, and a neighbourhood newspaper that keeps everyone informed. The same resident notes that four different trams, two bus lines and a metro are no more than a five-minute walk away. The neighbourhood has around 11,700 residents, and 56% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Middelland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there is a SPAR express nearby. For healthcare, the Maasdokters GP practice is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek De Binnenweg pharmacy is just around the corner. The nearest metro stop is Coolhaven, a couple of streets away, with lines 3, A, B and C, and the Claes de Vrieselaan tram stop is just around the corner with lines 4, 6 and 14. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the facilities you would expect from a major city, as described on the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €734,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 26%, from €583,000 to €734,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 64 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 1% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk for pluvial flooding is low, and the current flood risk is low, but heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Interhouse makelaars Rotterdam on Vastgoed Nederland and Funda, and Interhouse makelaars Amersfoort on Huispedia.
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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 Claes de Vrieselaan 160B01, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €825,000 is 64% above the average asking price in Middelland, which is €502,516. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,088, while this home is listed at €4,558 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The asking price is also 12% above the WOZ value of €734,000.
What is the layout of this penthouse?
According to the agent, this penthouse has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 181 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 184 m². There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €9,400.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €734,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 26%, from €583,000 in 2020 to €734,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1950, which is before 1970, a factor that is taken into account in the risk assessment.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Ekoplaza is about 200 metres away, Albert Heijn is about 250 metres away, and there is a SPAR express nearby. For schools, the nearest primary school is Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan, about 550 metres away, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about 500 metres away. There are also several secondary schools within a short walk, including De Theaterhavo/vwo.
How well connected is this home by public transport?
The nearest metro stop is Coolhaven, about 200 metres away, with lines 3, A, B and C. The Claes de Vrieselaan tram stop is about 230 metres away, with lines 4, 6 and 14. There is also a bus stop at Dijkzigt Metro, about 270 metres away, with several bus lines. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 1.6 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Middelland?
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another describes it as "a real mix of people" with "something for everyone", mentioning schools, playgrounds, a square where events are organised, and a neighbourhood newspaper. A third resident says it is "a very good neighbourhood" and that they "wouldn't actually want to leave".
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated, with roof, floor and wall insulation and double glazing, and it has a central heating boiler. The energy label reflects the official rating, and the insulation features are as described by the agent.
