A grand pre-war apartment on a quiet street
This is a substantial double ground-floor apartment on the Essenburgsingel, a quiet road in the heart of Middelland, Rotterdam. Built in 1913, it is a piece of pre-war architecture with a stately presence. The asking price of €995,000 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, the asking price sits 102% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €492,426, and this home is one of the larger apartments in Rotterdam.
A home with generous proportions
The agent describes this as a double ground-floor apartment, and it is a large one at that. There are six rooms in total, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 223 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 227 m². The home has a rear garden, full ownership, and is heated by a central heating boiler. According to the agent, the insulation consists of double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. The volume of the home is 807 m³.
Life in Middelland
Middelland is a mixed, lively part of Rotterdam, and residents give it an average score of 7.79 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another describes it as "Great spot in Rotterdam." A third, who lives right in the middle of the neighbourhood, says: "There's a real mix of people. There's something for everyone." They mention the Marktplein, a square where events are organised, and a wijkpaleis that brings people together. The same resident notes that the council cleans the streets every morning and it is almost always tidy. Around 39% of the 11,695 residents are between 25 and 45 years old. For more on the area, see the Middelland neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: Dirk is a couple of streets away, with Aldi and Albert Heijn just around the corner. For primary education, the Vereniging De Rotterdamse Montessorischool is on your doorstep, and the Vrije School Rotterdam West is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp, a ten-minute walk away, and Apotheek Middelland is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well covered: the Henegouwerplein stop, with bus lines 2, 9, 38 and 40, is on your doorstep, and Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, as you would expect from the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on the reference date of 1 January 2025 is €800,000. The asking price is 24% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €616,000 to €800,000. As for the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, above the norm, railway noise at 57 dB Lden, above the norm, and industrial noise at 52 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 1% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Baljon makelaars on Funda.
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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 Essenburgsingel 12B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value on the reference date of 1 January 2025 is €800,000. The asking price of €995,000 is 24% above this WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it rose by 30% between 2020 and 2025, from €616,000 to €800,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a double ground-floor apartment with six rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 223 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 227 m². The home has a rear garden and a volume of 807 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label B. This is an efficient label, which means the energy costs are likely to be relatively moderate compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, which contributes to the overall energy performance.
What do residents say about living in Middelland?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.79 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another describes it as "Great spot in Rotterdam." A third mentions the mix of people, the Marktplein, and a wijkpaleis that brings the neighbourhood together, adding that the streets are cleaned every morning and it is almost always tidy.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level indications show road traffic noise at 54 dB Lden, above the norm, railway noise at 57 dB Lden, above the norm, and industrial noise at 52 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is at 28 dB Lden, not above the norm. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The area-level data notes that the building was constructed before 1970, in 1913, and that 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. Dirk is a couple of streets away at 428 metres, Aldi is just around the corner at 470 metres, and Albert Heijn is also just around the corner at 472 metres. A second Dirk is at 487 metres, and an AH to go is at 631 metres.
How far is the nearest train station?
Rotterdam Centraal station is 653 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest public transport stop is Henegouwerplein, at 83 metres, with bus lines 2, 9, 38 and 40. There are also stops at Bentinckplein with lines 8, 10, 13, 33 and 38, and at Beukelsdijk with line 456.
What is the asking price per square metre?
Based on the agent's listed living area of 223 m², the asking price per square metre is €4,462. This is based on the agent listing. For comparison, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,148, so this home is priced below that average per square metre.
How does this home compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €995,000 is 102% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €492,426. The living area of 223 m² is 112% larger than the neighbourhood average of 105 m². The price per square metre, at €4,462, is 13% below the neighbourhood average of €5,148 per m².
