A central apartment with a keen price
This apartment on Hartmansstraat 20D sits in the heart of Rotterdam, in the Cool neighbourhood. It is a 1953 build with an energy label D, and it is offered for €429,000. The asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €518,225. For context, the average asking price per square metre in Cool is €5,960, while this home is listed at €5,430 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its central setting and market-rate price.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 79 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 square metres. The home has block heating and is described as being in the centre. With four bedrooms, there is plenty of space for a household that needs room to spread out.
The Cool neighbourhood
Cool is a lively part of central Rotterdam, with about 6,625 residents. Most households are single-person, at 62 percent, and the average household size is 1.5. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.25, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another simply notes "Cool". The reviews reflect a mixed experience, with some appreciating the area and others pointing out issues. For a fuller picture of what it is like to live here, you can read more about the Cool neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, just 59 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. For primary education, the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is a couple of streets away, and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is similarly close. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, a ten-minute walk, while Apotheek Westblaak is right on your doorstep. Public transport is well served: the Westblaak bus stop is just around the corner with lines 4, 5, 7, 11, 16 and 32, and the Beurs metro and tram stop is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk. All of this is within the municipality of Rotterdam, which offers extensive amenities and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €433,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1 percent below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41 percent, from €308,000 to €433,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with only 2 percent of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. There is an elevated indication for pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Wonen Hartje. The listing has been active since 12 November 2026.
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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 Hartmansstraat 20D, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €429,000 is 1 percent below the WOZ value of €433,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the same as the market value, but it gives an indication of how the price relates to the official valuation.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 79 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 87 square metres. The home has block heating and is described as being in the centre. With four bedrooms, it offers space for a larger household.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The label reflects the energy performance of the home, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home has block heating, which is a form of collective heating.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2 percent of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1953, which is before 1970, but the risk level is still low.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 65 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 25 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just 59 metres away, on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 114 metres away, also very close. There is also an AH to go at 204 metres and another Albert Heijn at 292 metres. With several options within a short walk, daily groceries are easy to pick up.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary schools are the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging at 279 metres and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje at 282 metres. Both are within a couple of streets away. For secondary education, there is Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans at 749 metres. The area has many schools within a 5-kilometre radius.
How is public transport in this neighbourhood?
The Westblaak bus stop is 89 metres away, with lines 4, 5, 7, 11, 16 and 32. The Beurs metro and tram stop is 282 metres away, serving lines 1, 3, 5, 7, A, B, C, D, E, 11 and 12. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 839 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the average score from resident reviews?
Residents of the Cool neighbourhood give it an average score of 6.25, based on four reviews. One resident mentions "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another simply says "Cool". The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 41 percent, from €308,000 to €433,000. The value rose steadily, with a slight dip in 2023 when it went from €393,000 to €372,000, before recovering to €407,000 in 2024 and reaching €433,000 in 2025.
