Essenburgsingel 130B
Nieuwe Westen · 3022 EL Rotterdam
A spacious apartment on the Essenburgsingel
This apartment on the Essenburgsingel in the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood of Rotterdam is a home with character. Built in 1926, it sits in a lively part of the city where many nationalities live together. With a last known price of €550,000, the asking price was in line with the market when compared to the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For a sense of what this price bought you, it helped to look at other [apartments in Rotterdam]( /koopwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/). This home has not been online since 16 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment spans two floors and included five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 133 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 132 m². The home has a south-facing back garden of 35 m² and a balcony. It is located on the first living floor and comes with full ownership. The agent noted that the insulation consists of partial double glazing and that the home was heated by a central heating boiler.
The Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood
Residents give the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a jack of all trades, mentioning the many nationalities living together and the wide range of activities for all ages. Another resident finds the neighbourhood safe during the day but less so in the evening. A third resident simply calls it distant, saying people live there but then again not really. The neighbourhood has around 19,720 inhabitants, and a large share of the homes were built before 1945. To learn more, you can read about [the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood]( /buurt/nieuwe-westen-rotterdam/).
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered around this home. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Lidl a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, De van Oldenbarneveltschool is a couple of streets away, and the Emmausschool is also within walking distance. The Mathenesser Apotheek is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP practice is the Hospice De Vier Vogels. Bus stops at Beukelsweg and Allard Piersonstraat are on your doorstep, with lines 2, 9, 38 and 32. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. This is all part of [the municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/).
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home was €542,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 1% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €341,000 to €542,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in this area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Woonvisie Makelaars.
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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 Essenburgsingel 130B, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 was 1% above the WOZ value of €542,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 133 m², came to €4,135.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment spans two floors and had five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 133 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 132 m². The home also has a south-facing back garden of 35 m² and a balcony.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. The agent noted that the insulation consists of partial double glazing, and the home was heated by a central heating boiler. These are separate facts from the label itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1926, which is a fact about its age, not a diagnosis of its condition.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is also 53 dB Lden but does not exceed the standard, and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, also below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 322 metres away. The Lidl is about 773 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are also a SPAR express and two Dirk supermarkets within about a kilometre. In total, there are 88 supermarkets within five kilometres of this home.
What schools are close to this apartment?
De van Oldenbarneveltschool is a primary school about 275 metres away, and the Emmausschool is about 383 metres away. For secondary education, the Rotterdam Designcollege is about 549 metres away, and the Marnix Gymnasium is about 629 metres away. There are 185 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Beukelsweg, about 145 metres away, with lines 2, 9 and 38. The Allard Piersonstraat stop is about 185 metres away with line 32. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 1.8 kilometres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The stops are on your doorstep, making it easy to get around.
What do residents say about the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood?
Residents give the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a jack of all trades, with many nationalities and activities for all ages. Another finds it safe during the day but less so in the evening. A third resident calls it distant. These are the views of a small number of residents.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 59%, from €341,000 to €542,000. The value increased each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €356,000 to €430,000. The most recent value of €542,000 was set on 1 January 2025.
