A classic upper maisonette in Bergpolder
This 1933 upper maisonette sits in Bergpolder, a lively part of Rotterdam Noord where old and new residents mix easily. The neighbourhood has a distinctly urban feel, with a high address density and plenty of everyday conveniences close by. The asking price of €525,000 is on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Rotterdam, and it sits well above the neighbourhood average asking price of around €404,000.
The home itself
According to the agent, this upper maisonette (an apartment with an open portico) spans one floor and includes five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 116 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². The home has a balcony, roof insulation and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €228.
Life in Bergpolder
Bergpolder has improved significantly in recent years, according to one resident, with many apartments renovated and a steady influx of new residents. The same resident notes that the location is ideal and that everything you need is within walking distance, though the housing stock is old and often needs some love if it hasn't been renovated yet. Another resident mentions friendly people, while a third describes the neighbourhood as unfriendly and the houses as damp in winter and hot in summer. Based on five reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.54. The area is home to around 8,200 people, and a large share of households are single-person. For more context, see the Bergpolder neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
A SPAR express supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Aldi and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, IKC De Lis, is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Lis and Apotheek Zeelt & Co. are both just around the corner. Bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat a couple of streets away, and tram line 8 runs along the Schieweg. Rotterdam Noord train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of facilities nearby, including the Franciscus Gasthuis hospital.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €445,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 18% above that value. The home dates from 1933, and the energy label is C. At the address level, the road traffic noise is 65 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with flood risk currently low and expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via two channels, including Voorberg NVM 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.
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About Gordelweg 126B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value is €445,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €525,000 is 18% above that value. The WOZ is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, so the difference reflects the reference date and market conditions at the time.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper maisonette has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 116 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 60 m². There is a balcony, and the home has roof insulation and a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €228. This is the amount stated in the listing. The home is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has roof insulation according to the agent, which may help with heat retention, but the label itself does not guarantee a specific level of insulation.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public area-level data. This is an indication based on the surrounding area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1933, which is a fact about its age, but the low risk indication is the relevant data point.
How noisy is the location?
At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 65 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 46 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the climate impact atlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR express supermarket is just 70 metres away, on your doorstep. An Aldi and an Albert Heijn are both around 690 metres away, a ten-minute walk. A Hoogvliet and a PLUS are also within walking distance at around 770 and 800 metres respectively.
What schools are close to this home?
IKC De Lis, a primary school with 212 pupils, is about 400 metres away. Imelda primary school is around 560 metres away, and OBS de Blijberg is about 630 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk, including the Juliana van Stolbergschool.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat, about 360 metres away. Tram line 8 runs along the Schieweg, about 520 metres away, and also stops at Sint Franciscus Gasthuis. Rotterdam Noord train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Bergpolder an average score of 6.54 based on five reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood has improved significantly, with renovated apartments and a mix of new and old residents, and that the location is ideal. Another mentions friendly people, while a third describes the area as unfriendly and the houses as damp in winter and hot in summer.
How does the living area compare with the neighbourhood average?
The agent lists the living area at 116 m², which is 36% larger than the neighbourhood average of 85 m². The BAG registration records 60 m². The asking price per square metre, based on the agent's listing, is €4,526.
