A compact apartment in Bergpolder
Bergpolder is a neighbourhood in the north of Rotterdam where old and new residents mix, and where the streets are lined with pre-war housing. This apartment on De Savornin Lohmanlaan sits right in that setting, a home from 1933 on the first floor of a building that has seen the area change around it. This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. At €247,500, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €404,153. That makes this one of the more affordable apartments in Rotterdam.
The home itself
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 45 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 51 m². The agent also gives a volume of 132 m³. The home is described as being near public transport, which fits its position in the neighbourhood. With just one bedroom and a compact floor plan, this is a modest home, and the year of construction, 1933, tells you it is part of the older housing stock that characterises Bergpolder.
Life in Bergpolder
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.54, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes Bergpolder as a quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement, noting that many apartments have been renovated and that the location is ideal, while also pointing out that the houses are old and often need some love if they have not been renovated yet. A third resident is less positive, calling the neighbourhood unfriendly and the houses damp and poor in winter. The reviews paint a mixed picture, which is typical for an area in transition. Around 55% of residents are between 25 and 45 years old, and 64% of households are single-person. The Bergpolder neighbourhood is clearly a place where different lifestyles meet.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The SPAR express is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn and Aldi a couple of streets away, and PLUS a five-minute walk. For primary education, Imelda is a couple of streets away, and OBS de Blijberg is a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Lis and Apotheek Zeelt & Co. are both just around the corner, and Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. Tram line 8 stops at Schieweg on your doorstep, bus line 10 at TalmaStraat just around the corner, and tram lines 1, 4, 5, 6 and 38 at Eudokiaplein a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Noord station is a ten-minute walk, and the wider municipality of Rotterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €220,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €158,000 to €220,000. As for the address itself, public risk data gives an area-level indication: road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk currently low but medium by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Maasstad Woningverhuur on Pararius.
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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 Savornin Lohmanlaan 93B-03, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €247,500 is 12% above the WOZ value of €220,000, which has a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €158,000 to €220,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 45 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 51 m². The volume is 132 m³. The home is described as being near public transport.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The home was built in 1933, but no conclusions about its insulation or energy performance can be drawn from that alone.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at area level. This is an indication based on the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built before 1970, in 1933, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data gives an area-level indication of noise. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, with 2022 as the reference year. Railway noise is 36 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are indications at area level, not measurements at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The SPAR express is just around the corner at about 350 metres. Albert Heijn and Aldi are both a couple of streets away at about 430 metres, and PLUS is a five-minute walk at about 510 metres. There are 85 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Imelda primary school is a couple of streets away at about 300 metres, and OBS de Blijberg is a ten-minute walk at about 540 metres. There is also a special primary school, Chr Speciaal Basisonderwijs Bergkristal, at about 210 metres. For secondary education, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is at about 550 metres.
How is the public transport from this address?
Tram line 8 stops at Schieweg on your doorstep at about 230 metres. Bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat just around the corner at about 290 metres. At Eudokiaplein, about 530 metres away, tram lines 1, 4, 5, 6 and 38 stop. Rotterdam Noord train station is at about 1.2 kilometres.
What do residents say about Bergpolder?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.54, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement, noting that many apartments have been renovated and the location is ideal, but that houses are old and often need some love. A third resident is less positive, calling the neighbourhood unfriendly and the houses damp and poor in winter.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per m² is €5,500, based on the agent's listed living area of 45 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,217. The asking price of €247,500 is 39% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €404,153.
