A waterside apartment in De Esch
This apartment on the Drinkwaterweg sits right on the water in De Esch, a neighbourhood in Rotterdam's Kralingen-Crooswijk district. The area has a lively mix of students and families, and the atmosphere is generally good, though sometimes noisy. With a price of €345,000, this home is priced 17% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which stands at €415,100. For context, apartments in Rotterdam have a wide price range, but this one is on the sharp side.
Inside the home
Built in 1988, this apartment spans three floors and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 70 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is heated by district heating and has a free view over the water. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €151.07.
Life in De Esch
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Some residents mention that the area buzzes with students and families, and that the atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy. The neighbourhood has about 4,600 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the De Esch neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and a SPAR express is a couple of streets away. Basisschool de Esch is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis, about a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek De Esch is even closer. For public transport, tram stop De Esch is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 7 and 11. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €330,000, as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €219,000 to €330,000. As for address risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium, but elevated by 2050.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including iQ Brokers.
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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 Drinkwaterweg 290, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €345,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €330,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 51%, from €219,000 in 2020 to €330,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is 70 square metres, as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is heated by district heating and has a free view over the water.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This label indicates a moderate level of energy efficiency, so you can expect reasonable energy costs, but they may be higher than for homes with a more efficient label. The home is heated by district heating, which can affect your heating bills.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €151.07. This fee is used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building as a whole.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to area-level data, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Noise from rail traffic is 34 dB Lden, and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements for this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. It gives a general sense of the risk in the area, but a structural survey would be needed for a definitive assessment.
What are the climate risks for this location?
Area-level climate indications show that the risk of pluvial flooding is low, and the current flood risk is also low, remaining low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are indications for the area, not predictions for this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 614 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. A SPAR express is about 813 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 1.2 kilometres. There are also Lidl and SPAR within about 1.3 kilometres, giving you several options for groceries.
What schools are in the area?
Basisschool de Esch is the nearest primary school, about 501 metres away. Other nearby primary schools include Agnes, De Nieuwe Haven, De Gouden Griffel, and Basisschool de Wissel, all within about 1.2 kilometres. For secondary education, the nearest is about 2.4 kilometres away.
How is the public transport in this neighbourhood?
Tram stop De Esch is just 130 metres away, with lines 1, 7 and 11. There are also tram stops Nesserdijk and Lage Filterweg nearby. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about 855 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. This gives you good options for getting around.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Some mention that the area buzzes with students and families, and that the atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy.
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €345,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €415,100. The median asking price is €422,000, and prices range from €315,000 to €650,000. This home is priced on the lower end, which may reflect its size and features.
