A waterside apartment in De Esch
This apartment on the Drinkwaterweg sits right on the water in De Esch, a neighbourhood in the Kralingen-Crooswijk district of Rotterdam. The setting is described as being on the water, along a quiet road, in a residential area, with an unobstructed view. The asking price of €415,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For more context, you can compare it with other apartments in Rotterdam.
The home itself
Built in 1991, this apartment is on the second living floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 89 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 88 square metres. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €1,300, which is a significant amount to factor into your budget.
Life in De Esch
Residents of the district of Kralingen-Crooswijk, which includes De Esch, give their living environment an average score of 7.65, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really." Another resident notes: "Many students, a bit messy but the atmosphere is good!" and mentions occasional issues with full rubbish bins and stolen packages. A third resident simply says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." The neighbourhood has around 4,600 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the area, you can read more about the De Esch neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is a couple of streets away, and the SPAR express is just around the corner. 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 Rotterdam is just around the corner. The tram stop De Esch, with lines 1, 7 and 11, is on your doorstep, and Rotterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of services and facilities, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €417,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €285,000 to €417,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the risk of pluvial flooding is low, as is the flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. The heat stress indication is medium for both the current situation and 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including HKM Makelaardij.
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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 Drinkwaterweg 411, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €415,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €417,000, which was determined on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is closely aligned with the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the same as the market value, but it is a useful reference point. The price is also in line with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €400,217.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second living floor and has a living area of 89 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 88 square metres. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €1,300.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €417,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 46%, from €285,000 in 2020 to €417,000 in 2025. This shows a steady upward trend in the municipal valuation of the property. The asking price is virtually equal to the current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. The noise from rail traffic is 40 dB Lden and from air traffic 30 dB Lden, both below the respective standards. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the PLUS, about 743 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The SPAR express is slightly closer, at 772 metres. An Albert Heijn is about 1.2 kilometres away, and a Lidl and a Dirk are both around 1.3 kilometres. With 93 supermarkets within five kilometres, there are plenty of options for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available?
The tram stop De Esch is just 180 metres away, with tram lines 1, 7 and 11. The Nesserdijk stop is also nearby, at 282 metres, serving the same lines. Rotterdam Zuid train station is 861 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This gives you access to both tram and train connections.
What is the neighbourhood of De Esch like?
De Esch is part of the district of Kralingen-Crooswijk. Residents of the district give their living environment an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes it as safe, clean and beautiful, with nature and houses, and notes that the metro and tram are nearby. Another resident mentions that the area buzzes with students and families, and the atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label of this apartment is C. This means the home has a moderate energy efficiency rating. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. With a label C, you can expect energy costs that are neither particularly low nor excessively high, but the exact costs will depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
