Handelsplein 78
Kop van Zuid - Entrepot, Rotterdam
AreaA waterside apartment with history
This apartment on Handelsplein 78 sits right on the water in the Kop van Zuid - Entrepot area of Rotterdam, a setting the agent describes as both waterside and residential. The building dates from 1879, which makes it notably older than most of the surrounding stock, where over three quarters of homes were built after 1990. At €580,000, the asking price sits about 15% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €504,696, which puts it on the high side for this part of town. For context, [apartments in Rotterdam] give you a sense of what similar homes go for across the municipality.
Inside the home
This is a single-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, covering 103 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The home sits on the first living floor and comes with a balcony and a parking space. It has double glazing and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, and is heated accordingly. The property is on municipal ground lease, with the lease bought off until 17 December 2045 and the lease ending on 17 December 2094. There is a homeowners association fee of €268.97 per month.
Life in Kop van Zuid - Entrepot
Residents give their neighbourhood a 7.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "very cosy, quiet and a beautiful environment," while another says: "I feel safe and at ease," though they note that neighbours sometimes argue outside and there is renovation work going on from early to late. A third resident mentions the lift is often broken and that there are not really any nice playgrounds nearby. The neighbourhood counts around 8,600 residents, with a mix of households. For a fuller picture of what it is like to live here, [the Kop van Zuid - Entrepot neighbourhood] page brings together more resident perspectives.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered here. The Jumbo supermarket is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a couple of streets away and an Aldi a five-minute walk. Primary schools are close by, with De Pijler a five-minute walk and De Nieuwe Haven a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Rosestraat is just around the corner, and the GP practice Wijnhaven is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops are nearby: Vrij Entrepot with line 66 is just around the corner, and Koninginnebrug with lines 32 and 547 is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Rotterdam] offers plenty more beyond the immediate area.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates the noise from road traffic, rail and aircraft all stay below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1879 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, as is the current flood risk and the flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently indicated as medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are all area-level indications from public data sources.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Thijs Meijer Makelaardij B.V. and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Handelsplein 78, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €580,000 is about 15% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €504,696. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,110, while this home is listed at €5,631 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 28 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €875,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a single-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. It sits on the first living floor and has a balcony and a parking space. The living area is 103 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The volume of the home is 273 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home has double glazing and floor insulation according to the agent, which supports the efficient label.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is on municipal ground lease. The lease has been bought off until 17 December 2045, and the lease end date is 17 December 2094. This means the ground lease is paid up for the coming decades, so there are no annual ground rent payments due during that period. The homeowners association fee is €268.97 per month.
What do residents say about living in Kop van Zuid - Entrepot?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.25 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "very cosy, quiet and a beautiful environment." Another says they feel safe and at ease, though they mention neighbours sometimes argue outside and there is renovation work in the area. A third resident notes the lift is often broken and there are not many nice playgrounds nearby.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data indicates the noise from road traffic is 46 dB Lden, which stays below the noise standard. Rail noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both also below the relevant standards. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and the current flood risk is also elevated, as is the projected flood risk for 2050. Heat stress is currently indicated as medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The Jumbo supermarket is about 105 metres away, essentially on your doorstep. A SPAR is about 423 metres away, and an Aldi is about 587 metres away. Further afield, there is a Lidl at about 747 metres and an Albert Heijn at about 842 metres. In total, there are 98 supermarkets within 5 kilometres.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Vrij Entrepot with line 66, about 214 metres away. Koninginnebrug stop with lines 32 and 547 is about 295 metres away, and Roentgenstraat with lines 32 and 66 is about 336 metres away. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about 1.15 kilometres from the home.
How old is this building and what does that mean?
The building dates from 1879, making it notably older than most homes in the neighbourhood, where over three quarters of the housing stock was built after 1990. The foundation risk indication for the area is low, though the home was built on clay soil. The year of construction is a fact about the building's history, and the listing does not state any specific maintenance issues.
