A pre-war apartment in Oud Mathenesse
This apartment on Deensestraat 28C in Rotterdam's Oud Mathenesse district is a compact home from 1939. At €185,000, the asking price was 33% below the neighbourhood average of €275,716, making it a keenly priced option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
The Oud Mathenesse neighbourhood
Oud Mathenesse is a densely urban area with a mix of pre-war and post-war housing. Residents' views are mixed: one says the neighbourhood is deteriorating, citing broken glass and parking issues, while another who has lived here for 34 years says they still feel safe. A third resident notes the decline but adds they feel safe enough to stay. Based on seven reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.42 out of 10. The area has many single-person households and a high proportion of rental properties. For more context, see the Oud Mathenesse neighbourhood.
Life on the street
Daily errands are easy: a Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a five-minute walk. For schools, the Auris Hildernisseschool (special education) is a couple of streets away, and OBS Mathenesse primary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest secondary school, Lentiz | LIFE College, is about a ten-minute walk. The area is very urban, with a high address density and plenty of amenities nearby. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
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When this home was still on the market, it was listed via several channels, including Mora makelaars and 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.
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About Deensestraat 28C, Rotterdam
Was €185,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €185,000 was 33% below the average asking price in Oud Mathenesse (€275,716) and also below the median of €269,000. However, the apartment is compact at 54 m² and has an energy label D. The price per m² worked out at about €3,426, which was lower than the neighbourhood average of €4,133 per m². So it was priced keenly relative to the local market.
What does energy label D mean for this home?
Energy label D is in the middle of the scale. It means the home is not as efficient as the highest labels (A/B/C), but it is not the lowest either. The label is an official registration from EP-Online and does not directly indicate the condition of the insulation or heating system.
How is the public transport in Oud Mathenesse?
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like for safety?
Resident reviews are mixed. One review mentions broken glass and parking issues, while two long-term residents (34 and 27 years) say they still feel safe. The neighbourhood has 587 total crimes reported, but without a per-capita figure it is hard to compare. Overall, the average review score is 6.42 out of 10.
Are there good schools nearby?
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance: OBS Mathenesse (416 m) and Basisschool de Peperklip (436 m). For secondary education, Lentiz | LIFE College is 708 m away. The area also has a special education school, Auris Hildernisseschool, at 234 m.
What is the property type and layout?
The property is an apartment with a floor area of 54 m², built in 1939.
