A bright start in Oude Noorden
This apartment sits in the lively Oude Noorden, a neighbourhood where the streets hum with a mix of cultures and the Rotte river is never far away. It is a home for those who like the buzz of the city, with everything you need within easy reach. The asking price of €350,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €441,082. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits at a different level, but here the price per square metre is €4,321 based on the agent's listing.
The home itself
Built in 1982, this apartment is on the third floor and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 81 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 79 square metres. The home has roof and wall insulation, and is heated by district heating. There is a parking space, and the monthly homeowners' association fee is €224. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Oude Noorden
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.21, 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 adds: "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 notes: "The buurt is goed bereikbaar met zowel het OV als met de auto. Gebeurt helaas wel vaak dat men vuilnis naast de containers zet, waardoor het gaat zwerven. Verkeersgedrag kan ook beter in deze wijk." The neighbourhood has about 17,250 inhabitants, and 54% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Oude Noorden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Jumbo a couple of streets away. Kindcentrum de Klimop primary school is a five-minute walk, and the nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Rubroek BV, is just around the corner. Tram stops Jonker Fransstraat and Meent, both served by lines 6 and 7, are a couple of streets away, and Rotterdam Blaak station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €400,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 12% below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 43%, from €279,000 to €400,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. 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 RE/MAX.
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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 Graaf Balderikstraat 57, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €350,000 is 21% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €441,082. The price per square metre is €4,321, based on the agent's listing. This makes the price keen compared with the neighbourhood average, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 81 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 79 square metres. It is located on the third floor and includes a parking space.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €400,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 43%, from €279,000 in 2020 to €400,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, road traffic noise is 50 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 401 metres away, Jumbo is 502 metres, and another Albert Heijn is 592 metres away. For schools, Kindcentrum de Klimop primary school is 365 metres away, and Waalse School is 460 metres away. There are also several secondary schools within a short walk.
What is the public transport situation?
Tram stops Jonker Fransstraat and Meent, both served by lines 6 and 7, are about 330 metres away. Heer Bokelweg stop, with lines 4 and 6, is 355 metres away. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 861 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Oude Noorden?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.21, based on eight reviews. One resident mentions the mix of nationalities and the proximity to the Rotte. Another appreciates that people greet each other and help when needed, though hygiene could be better. A third notes that the area is well connected but that rubbish is sometimes left next to containers.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home has roof and wall insulation, and is heated by district heating. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs, though actual costs depend on usage.





