A bright apartment in De Esch
This apartment on the Drinkwaterweg sits in De Esch, a lively part of Rotterdam where students and families mix. The area buzzes with energy, and residents describe the atmosphere as mostly good, though sometimes noisy. The asking price of €395,000 is in line with the market, compared against the neighbourhood average asking price of €409,750. For context, there are currently 20 apartments for sale in the area, and the average asking price per square metre comes to €4,847. If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
Built in 1991, this portiekflat apartment spans one floor and offers three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 86 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 85 m². The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating, and it comes with a balcony as well as a roof terrace. It is offered in full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €157 per month. The property has a free view and sits within a residential area.
Life in De Esch
Residents of the district of Kralingen-Crooswijk 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 notes: "We regularly have trouble with full rubbish bins, causing rubbish bags to be left on the street... Furthermore, the area buzzes with students and families and the atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy." A third adds simply: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." The neighbourhood counts around 4,600 residents, and a large share of households are single-person homes. For a closer look at what the area offers, see the De Esch neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around here. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with a SPAR express nearby and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. Basisschool de Esch is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis, with BENU Apotheek De Esch Rotterdam closer by. Tram stop De Esch is on your doorstep, served by lines 1, 7 and 11, and Rotterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam manages the wider area, and you can read more about the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 30 dB Lden are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both now and 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lankhuijzen Makelaars and Lankhuijzen Makelaars on Funda.
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About Drinkwaterweg 581, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in De Esch?
The asking price of €395,000 is in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €409,750. The average asking price per square metre in the area is €4,847, while this home is listed at €4,593 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. There are currently 20 apartments for sale in De Esch.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This portiekflat apartment was built in 1991 and spans a single floor. It has three rooms in total, comprising two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 86 m², while the BAG registration records 85 m². The home also includes a balcony and a roof terrace.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This means you can expect moderate energy costs, though not the lowest possible. The home has double glazing and is heated by district heating, which are factors that can influence your energy usage. The label itself does not say anything about the structural condition of the building.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee for this apartment is €157 per month. This is a monthly contribution that goes towards the shared costs of the building, such as maintenance and insurance. The exact coverage of this fee is not detailed in the listing.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 39 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 30 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. Pluvial flooding risk is also low, as is flood risk for both the current situation and the year 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium for both now and 2050. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not an inspection of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is a PLUS at about 744 metres, with a SPAR express at 777 metres. An Albert Heijn is at 1,250 metres and a Lidl at 1,299 metres. In total, there are 93 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address, so you have plenty of options for daily groceries.
What schools are near this home?
Basisschool de Esch is the nearest primary school at about 625 metres. Other primary schools within a short distance include Agnes at 1,091 metres, De Gouden Griffel at 1,112 metres, and De Nieuwe Haven at 1,122 metres. There are 196 schools within five kilometres of this address.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stop De Esch is about 178 metres away and is served by lines 1, 7 and 11. The Nesserdijk stop is at 280 metres with the same lines. Rotterdam Zuid train station is at 867 metres, so you have both tram and train options nearby.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the district of Kralingen-Crooswijk give their living environment an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes the area as safe, clean and beautiful, with good transport links. Another mentions that the atmosphere is mostly good but sometimes noisy, with occasional issues around rubbish bins and package theft.
