A quiet spot in Zuidwijk
This apartment on Ellemare 53 sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Zuidwijk, a neighbourhood in the Charlois district of Rotterdam. Built in 1962, the home is a portiekflat on the second floor, with a living area of 61 m². The asking price of €250,000 is 26% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €337,714. That comparison is based on the neighbourhood average, not on this specific home. For context, the average asking price per m² in Zuidwijk is €4,015, and the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam follows its own pattern.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The total volume is 193 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is fully owned. According to the agent, the property has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €198. The home has been listed since 26 October 2026.
Life in Zuidwijk
Zuidwijk is a neighbourhood where residents give an average score of 6.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood." Another describes it as "Dirty, full of shady types and homeless people who aggressively ask for money." The same resident notes that there are plenty of supermarkets, but few other shops, and that accessibility is "substandard" with only one bus line. The neighbourhood has about 14,080 inhabitants, and 51% of households are single-person households. For a fuller picture, you can look at the Zuidwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. The Steven Stemerdingschool voor Basisonderwijs is a couple of streets away, and Vak College Zuidrand is also nearby. The nearest GP is Praktijk Schouten in Rhoon, about 2 km away, while the Service Apotheek van Waert is just around the corner. The Ikazia Ziekenhuis is about a ten-minute walk. For public transport, tram line 5 stops at Vrijenburgerbos, and bus lines 11 and 70 stop at Larenkamp, both just around the corner. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 2.9 km away. The municipality of Rotterdam covers a wide area with many options. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low, and the heat stress risk is low now but medium by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including JANSS. Makelaardij & Taxaties.
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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 Ellemare 53, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Zuidwijk?
The asking price of €250,000 is 26% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €337,714. The median asking price in Zuidwijk is €275,000, and prices range from €215,000 to €745,000. The average asking price per m² is €4,015, while this home is listed at €4,098 per m². These figures come from the neighbourhood housing market data.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 61 m², and the total volume is 193 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second floor. The property is a portiekflat, a type of apartment common in this area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively lower energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, which can help with insulation. However, the label itself does not guarantee specific costs, as actual usage and other factors play a role.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €198. This fee is paid to the association that manages the shared parts of the building. The fee covers costs such as maintenance of common areas, insurance, and possibly a reserve fund. The exact coverage is not detailed in the listing, so it is best to review the association's documents for specifics.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, about 534 metres away, and Albert Heijn is about 765 metres away. For schools, the Steven Stemerdingschool voor Basisonderwijs is about 251 metres away, and Vak College Zuidrand is about 426 metres away. These are within a short walk, making daily errands and school runs convenient.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest tram stop is Vrijenburgerbos, about 398 metres away, served by tram line 5. The bus stop Larenkamp is about 402 metres away, with bus lines 11 and 70. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 2.9 km away. These options provide connections within the city and beyond.
What do residents say about living in Zuidwijk?
Residents give Zuidwijk an average score of 6.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood." Another describes the neighbourhood as "Dirty, full of shady types and homeless people who aggressively ask for money," and notes that amenities are limited and accessibility is "substandard." These are personal opinions from a small number of reviews.
Is the home listed with multiple agents?
Yes, at the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels. The sources include JANSS. Makelaardij & Taxaties and JANSS. Makelaardij & Taxaties on Funda. This means you can find the listing on more than one platform, which may offer flexibility in how you approach the purchase.
