A ground-floor apartment in Bergpolder
Bergpolder is a lively, mixed neighbourhood in Rotterdam Noord, where old and new residents live side by side. This ground-floor apartment on the Heemskerkstraat sits on a quiet road in a residential area, with the bustle of the city never far away. The asking price of €325,000 is in line with the market, according to the comparison with the neighbourhood average. For context, that is about 20% below the average asking price of €404,153 in the area, though the home is smaller than the typical property there. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one offers a particular combination of space and location.
The home itself
Built in 1933, this benedenwoning (a ground-floor apartment) spans one floor and includes three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 49 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 191 m³. Outside, there is a 42 m² back garden facing east. The property comes with double glazing and floor insulation, a central heating boiler, and is offered as full ownership. A homeowners' association fee of €95 per month applies. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential neighbourhood.
Life in Bergpolder
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.54, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes Bergpolder as a "quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement," noting that "the location is ideal" and that "everything you need is within walking distance." A third review is less positive, mentioning damp houses and an unfriendly atmosphere. The neighbourhood has around 8,245 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households. The housing stock is predominantly pre-war, and the area is very strongly urban with a high address density. The Bergpolder neighbourhood is clearly a place of contrasts, where gentrification meets a large stock of social rental homes.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easily done on foot. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and an Aldi a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg are both a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Lis, and the BENU Apotheek Blijdorp is just around the corner. Tram line 8 stops at Schieweg on your doorstep, and bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is also within walking distance. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this property is €310,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39%, from €223,000 to €310,000. As for address-level risk indications, the road traffic noise is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, with heat stress currently medium. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Voorberg NVM Makelaars on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Heemskerkstraat 58B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 5% above the WOZ value of €310,000, 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 39%, from €223,000 in 2020 to €310,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor apartment (benedenwoning) with three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 49 m², with a volume of 191 m³. There is a 42 m² back garden facing east. The property is offered as full ownership with a homeowners' association fee of €95 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared to the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The agent states the home has double glazing and floor insulation, which helps with keeping heat in. The home was built in 1933.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public data, the road traffic noise at this address is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 37 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on area-level data and is not an inspection of the property itself. The home was built in 1933, which is before 1970, a factor that is sometimes relevant for foundation considerations, but the indication here is low.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner at about 323 metres. An Albert Heijn and an Aldi are both within a ten-minute walk, at roughly 561 to 575 metres. There is also a SPAR express nearby. With 85 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram line 8 stops at Schieweg, which is on your doorstep at about 138 metres. Bus line 10 stops at TalmaStraat just around the corner at 206 metres, and also at Stadhoudersplein at 436 metres. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 1.3 kilometres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What schools are in the area?
Two primary schools are a couple of streets away: Dominicus at about 305 metres and OBS de Blijberg at 313 metres. The Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam for secondary education is also close, at about 333 metres. There are 160 schools within five kilometres, so options are plentiful.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents give Bergpolder an average score of 6.54, based on five reviews. One resident mentions friendly people, while another praises the location and the mix of residents but notes the houses are old. A third review is critical of the atmosphere and housing quality. The reviews reflect a neighbourhood in transition.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water on the street during intense rainfall. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data.
