A classic apartment with a roof terrace
This apartment on Frank van Borselenstraat 20A sits in the Nieuwe Westen, a lively part of Rotterdam where residents describe the mix of nationalities and activities as a jack of all trades. Built in 1925, the home spans two floors and comes with an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The asking price is €550,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits at €479,798, and this home is priced 15% above that figure.
Inside the home
The agent lists 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom across 2 floors, with a volume of 412 m³. The home is on the first floor and has a roof terrace, which the agent describes as a dakterras that needs maintenance. It comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler, and is sold as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €285.92. The living area is 114 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 115 m².
Life in Nieuwe Westen
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is a jack of all trades," noting the many nationalities, activities for all ages and educational locations, though they also mention noise from neighbours and litter being thrown from windows. Another resident finds it "safe during the day, less so in the evening." The neighbourhood has about 19,385 inhabitants, and half of the households are single-person households. For more context, you can look at the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy: a Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with an Aldi a couple of streets away and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For school, Het Lyceum Rotterdam for Kunst, Wetenschap en Ond is on your doorstep, and the Marnix Gymnasium is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk KMD, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Middelland is just around the corner. Bus stops are close by: Rotterdam, Beukelsdijk with line 456 is on your doorstep, and Beukelsdijk with lines 2, 9, 38 and 40 is just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €459,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 20% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 87%, from €246,000 to €459,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home. The noise from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. 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 medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Kleef 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 Frank van Borselenstraat 20A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €550,000 is 15% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €479,798. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,621, while this home is listed at €4,783 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures are provided as context, without any judgement on whether the price is fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spread over 2 floors. It is located on the first floor and has a roof terrace, which the agent notes needs maintenance. The living area is 114 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 115 m². The volume is 412 m³.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €459,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 20% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 87%, from €246,000 in 2020 to €459,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 43 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low. The home was built in 1925, and in this area 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is 330 metres away, just around the corner. An Aldi is 559 metres away, a couple of streets away. An Albert Heijn is 753 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also two more supermarkets within a kilometre: a Dirk at 789 metres and an Albert Heijn at 867 metres.
Which schools are close to this home?
Het Lyceum Rotterdam voor Kunst, Wetenschap en Ond is 193 metres away, on your doorstep. The Marnix Gymnasium is 204 metres away, just around the corner. The Vrije School Rotterdam West is 235 metres away, and the Rotterdam Designcollege is 247 metres away. A Montessori school is 315 metres away.
What public transport options are available?
The bus stop Rotterdam, Beukelsdijk with line 456 is 88 metres away, on your doorstep. The Beukelsdijk stop with lines 2, 9, 38 and 40 is 115 metres away. The Henegouwerplein stop with the same lines is 315 metres away. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 994 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident calls it "a jack of all trades," appreciating the mix of nationalities and activities, but mentions noise from neighbours and litter. Another finds it safe during the day but less so in the evening. The reviews reflect the neighbourhood as a whole.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a separate fact from the construction details, and no conclusions about the building's condition should be drawn from it.
