A classic apartment in lively Bottendaal
On the second floor of a 1906 building on de Ruyterstraat, this apartment sits in Bottendaal, a neighbourhood in Nijmegen-Oost where the streets are always lively but never overwhelming. With 99 m² of living space according to the agent, the asking price of €450,000 works out at €4,545 per m². That is 48% below the average asking price of €873,638 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts this apartment on the sharp side of the market. For context, the median asking price in Bottendaal is €375,000. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Nijmegen]( /koopwoningen/nijmegen/appartementen/).
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent describes the outdoor space as a sunny terrace facing south, plus a roof terrace. It is full ownership, so there is no leasehold to factor in. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The living area is listed as 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Bottendaal
Bottendaal is a neighbourhood where most residents are young, with 37% aged between 25 and 45 and 28% between 15 and 25. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 4,332 per km². Residents give it an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Everything is within walking or cycling distance. Lots of students and young families, very nice. It's always lively, but not (too) busy." Another adds: "A cosy neighbourhood with plenty to do. Close to the centre but not too busy, nice people living there and the terraces are always lively." One resident does mention feeling "a bit unsafe in the evening" because of homeless people moving out of the city centre. The neighbourhood has 2,183 homes, of which 23% are single-family houses. For more context, have a look at [the Bottendaal neighbourhood]( /buurt/bottendaal-nijmegen/).
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is easy. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with an AH to go a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool de Driemaster is on your doorstep, and the Meander vrijeschool for primary education is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Bottendaal is just around the corner, and Apotheek Beckers is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the bus stop Nijmegen, Spoorkuil is a couple of streets away, serving lines 6, 9, 12, 15, 58, 383, 406 and 483. Nijmegen train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Nijmegen offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Nijmegen]( /gemeente/nijmegen/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €514,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 12% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 79%, from €287,000 to €514,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise is 33 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications show medium pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, with low flood risk now and in 2050, and low heat stress now rising to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kolmeijer Makelaars and their listings on Funda and 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 de Ruyterstraat 37, Nijmegen
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €514,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €450,000 is 12% below this value. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation, which is a factual comparison. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the second floor of the building. The agent lists the living area as 99 m², while the BAG registration records 109 m². The home has a sunny terrace facing south and a roof terrace, according to the agent.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The energy label is a separate fact from the insulation features, and both are stated in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, based on area-level data from KCAF. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The building dates from 1906, and 41% of properties in this postcode area were built before 1970. The risk level is stated as low.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, which is below the noise standard, based on 2023 data. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What climate risks apply to this address?
The climate indications for this address show medium pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, with low flood risk both now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently low but is expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS, just around the corner at 248 metres. An AH to go is a ten-minute walk away at 640 metres, and a Coop is at 707 metres. There are also two more PLUS supermarkets within 763 metres. In total, there are 39 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Basisschool de Driemaster is on your doorstep at 41 metres, with 160 pupils. The Meander vrijeschool for primary education is a couple of streets away at 387 metres. For secondary education, the Karel de Grote College is at 499 metres. There are 71 schools within 5 kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest bus stop is Nijmegen, Spoorkuil, a couple of streets away at 355 metres, serving lines 6, 9, 12, 15, 58, 383, 406 and 483. The stop Nijmegen, Fransestraat is at 469 metres with line 5, and Nijmegen, Tollensstraat is at 546 metres with lines 8, 33, 402 and 616. Nijmegen train station is a ten-minute walk at 661 metres.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €450,000 for 99 m² works out at €4,545 per m², based on the agent listing. The average asking price per m² in Bottendaal is €13,138, which is significantly higher. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €873,638, and the median is €375,000. This apartment is priced well below the neighbourhood average.
What do residents say about living in Bottendaal?
Residents give Bottendaal an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Everything is within walking or cycling distance. Lots of students and young families, very nice. It's always lively, but not (too) busy." Another describes it as "a cosy neighbourhood with plenty to do." One resident mentions feeling less safe in the evening due to homeless people from the city centre.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this property rose by 79%, from €287,000 to €514,000. The value increased each year: €332,000 in 2021, €360,000 in 2022, €406,000 in 2023, €448,000 in 2024, and €514,000 in 2025. This development is based on the municipal valuation records.
