Hillesluis, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Donkerslootstraat brings a bit of pre-war character to your daily life. With 51 m² of living space, it's compact but well-proportioned, and the price of €239,000 is noticeably below the neighbourhood average, about 19% lower than the typical asking price in Hillesluis. Compared to other apartments in Rotterdam, it's a keen entry point into the city's housing market.
Hillesluis is a lively, urban neighbourhood in Rotterdam's Feijenoord district. With over 12,000 residents and a high address density of 4,769 per km², it's a bustling area. The population is diverse: many young adults (25-45) and families with children, and a mix of single-person households and households with kids. The housing stock is mostly pre-war (75.5% built before 1945), and about a quarter of homes are owner-occupied. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture here is based purely on statistics. For more context, explore the Hillesluis neighbourhood.
Your daily errands are well covered: Dirk is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For fresh bread or a quick shop, you're set. Families will find several primary schools within walking distance, including Risala and Bogermanschool. The area is also served by a park or public garden just 200 m away, perfect for a breather. All this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam, a city known for its vibrant urban life.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively via Woonvisie NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Donkerslootstraat 81A, Rotterdam
Data from Hillesluis
Data from Hillesluis
82 within 5 km
175 within 5 km
About Donkerslootstraat 81A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €239,000 is about 19% below the average asking price in Hillesluis (€294,615) and also below the median of €269,500. However, the floor area of 51 m² is 35% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 78 m². So the price per square metre works out to roughly €4,686, which is above the neighbourhood average of €3,865 per m². Whether it's fair depends on how you weigh size versus location.
The energy label is C. This is an official registration from EP-Online. Label C is in the middle of the scale: it's not the most efficient, but it's not the least either. You can expect moderate energy costs compared to a home with label A or G. The label doesn't tell you exactly what has been done to the property, just the overall efficiency rating.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride.
The CBS data records 793 total crimes in the neighbourhood, but without a per-capita figure or comparison, it's hard to judge. Hillesluis is a dense urban area, so some level of activity is normal. For a detailed picture, you might look at local crime maps or ask residents.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance. Risala (227 m) and Bogermanschool (257 m) are both just around the corner. There are also secondary schools within about 1 km. The area has a total of 175 schools within 5 km, so options are plentiful.
The property is an apartment. With 51 m², it's likely a one-bedroom or compact two-bedroom, but you would need to check the floor plan with the agent.
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