A grand pre-war apartment on the Heemraadssingel
This is a stately ground-floor apartment from 1905, a bel-etage with a free view over the water, right in the heart of Rotterdam's Nieuwe Westen. With 5 rooms and 3 bedrooms spread over two floors, it has the generous proportions you would expect from a home of this era. The last known asking price of €725,000 sat well above the average for apartments in Rotterdam, and at €5,754 per m² based on the agent's floor area, it was on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €4,751 per m². The listing did not state the energy label. This home has not been online since 22 September 2026.
The home itself
According to the agent, this bel-etage had 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with a living area of 126 m² and a volume of 462 m³. The BAG registration records 114 m², so the two figures differ slightly. The home sat on the ground floor with a garden facing east, and it was offered in full ownership. The agent mentioned double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, a central heating boiler with partial underfloor heating, and a homeowners' association fee of €123 per month.
Life in Nieuwe Westen
Nieuwe Westen is a dense, lively part of Rotterdam, with over 19,000 residents and a very strong urban character. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident calls it a jack of all trades: "a nice neighbourhood here, with many nationalities living together," though they also mention noise from neighbours and rubbish being thrown from windows. Another finds it "safe during the day, less so in the evening." The mix of opinions reflects a busy, diverse area where the experience depends a lot on your own street. For a sense of the wider area, have a look at the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is well served here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and a SPAR express a couple of streets away. For schools, De Vierambacht primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan is just beyond that. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk KMD and Service Apotheek De Binnenweg are both a couple of streets away, and the Erasmus Medisch Centrum is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, metro stop Coolhaven with lines 3, A, B and C is just around the corner, as is tram stop Heemraadsplein with lines 4, 6, 14 and 32. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 1.7 km away. The municipality of the municipality of Rotterdam is well connected by all of these options.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €642,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price sat 13% above that valuation. The WOZ is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. At the address level, the road traffic noise is 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via two channels, including Baljon makelaars on 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Heemraadssingel 288A, Rotterdam
What did the asking price of €725,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price was €725,000, which was 48% above the average asking price of €490,384 for homes in Nieuwe Westen. At €5,754 per m² based on the agent's floor area, it also sat above the neighbourhood average of €4,751 per m². The price reflected a large pre-war apartment with a garden and a free view over the water, but it was clearly at the upper end of the local market.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment had 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was listed as 126 m², while the BAG registration records 114 m². The home was on the ground floor with a garden facing east, and it was offered in full ownership.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was €642,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €725,000 was 13% above this municipal valuation. The WOZ value was determined by the municipality and was not the same as the current market value, so the difference simply reflected the relationship between the asking price and the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
At the address level, road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built in 1905, and in this area 2% of properties have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets and shops are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at 180 metres, with Ekoplaza just around the corner at 321 metres. A SPAR express is a couple of streets away at 495 metres, and another at 508 metres. There are 97 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily groceries are never far away.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
De Vierambacht primary school is a five-minute walk at 476 metres, and the Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan is at 505 metres. For secondary education, Schreuder College Taborstraat and Yulius Middelland College are both at 389 metres. There are 201 schools within 5 km of the address.
How is the public transport in this area?
Metro stop Coolhaven with lines 3, A, B and C is just around the corner at 238 metres. Tram stop Heemraadsplein with lines 4, 6, 14 and 32 is at 272 metres, and Claes de Vrieselaan with lines 4, 6 and 14 is at 311 metres. Rotterdam Centraal station is 1.7 km away.
What is the neighbourhood of Nieuwe Westen like?
Nieuwe Westen has over 19,000 residents and a very strong urban character. Residents give it an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a diverse area with many activities, while another mentions feeling safe during the day but less so in the evening. The reviews reflect a lively, mixed neighbourhood.
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
The agent had not published this field, so no information about the home's energy performance was available. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate, but the energy label simply is not provided.
