A calm spot in the Oude Noorden
This apartment sits on the Graaf Balderikstraat, a quiet road in the Oude Noorden, right in the middle of Rotterdam. The setting is described as calm, by the water, in the centre and in a residential area. The asking price is €450,000. For context, apartments in Rotterdam in this area vary widely in price, with the neighbourhood average asking price around €442,898.
The apartment itself
Built in 1981, this apartment is on the second floor and has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 103 square metres, both according to the BAG registration and the agent's listing. It comes with a balcony, and the property is fully owned. The insulation includes double glazing and HR+ glass, and the home is heated by district heating. There is a homeowners' association fee of €213 per month.
Life in the Oude Noorden
The Oude Noorden is a mixed, lively part of Rotterdam, and residents give it an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte." Another notes: "We've been living in this neighbourhood for 4 years now and it's fine, and people are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other, only the hygiene could be better." A third resident mentions that the area is well reachable by public transport and car, though rubbish is sometimes left next to the containers. The neighbourhood has around 17,250 inhabitants, and 54% of households are single-person. The Oude Noorden neighbourhood is known for its mix of old and newer housing, with over half of the homes built before 1945.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo is a couple of streets away. Kindcentrum de Klimop and the Waalse School are both within a five-minute walk for primary education. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, a ten-minute walk away, and Apotheek Rubroek is just around the corner. Tram stops Meent and Jonker Fransstraat, served by lines 6 and 7, are a couple of streets away, and Rotterdam Blaak station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €438,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €328,000 to €438,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Voorberg NVM Makelaars and 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 Graaf Balderikstraat 43, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €438,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 34%, from €328,000 in 2020 to €438,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 103 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the property is on the second floor. The home is fully owned, with a homeowners' association fee of €213 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes that the property has double glazing and HR+ glass, and is heated by district heating. The exact energy costs depend on usage and current energy prices.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 28 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not a measurement of this specific home. The reference years are 2022 for road and air traffic, and 2023 for rail traffic.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning there is a moderate chance of flooding from heavy rain. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 393 metres away, which is a couple of streets from the apartment. A Jumbo is at 477 metres, and another Albert Heijn is at 583 metres. There are also a Coop and a Dirk within about 800 metres. In total, there are 94 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, Kindcentrum de Klimop is about 390 metres away, and the Waalse School is at 446 metres. There is also OBS Crooswijk at 446 metres. For secondary education, the Horeca Vakschool Rotterdam is at 454 metres, and Yulius Heer Bokel College, a special secondary school, is at 377 metres. The nearest secondary school overall is 1.2 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest tram stops are Meent and Jonker Fransstraat, both about 310 to 340 metres away, served by lines 6 and 7. Heer Bokelweg stop, with lines 4 and 6, is at 370 metres. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 835 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood is described by residents as well reachable by public transport and car.
What do residents say about living in the Oude Noorden?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte." Another notes that people are there for each other and greet each other, though hygiene could be better. A third mentions that rubbish is sometimes left next to the containers.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €213 per month. This fee is typically used for the maintenance of shared areas and the building.
