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Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 81 m² apartment on the Heemskerkstraat sits in a classic 1933 building in Bergpolder, a neighbourhood that feels like a village within Rotterdam. The asking price of €339,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €390,956, and it's one of 141 apartments in Rotterdam currently for sale. Energy label C means reasonable efficiency, though the building's age means you'll want to keep an eye on heating costs.
Bergpolder is a mixed bag, and residents are honest about it. One says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement," noting that "gentrification is underway" and "you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker." A third review is less positive, calling it an "unfriendly neighbourhood" with damp houses. Based on five reviews, the average score is 6.54. The area is densely built (5,956 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with a third owner-occupied. It's a young area: over half the residents are between 25 and 45. For more context, see the neighbourhood Bergpolder.
For your morning bread run, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg, plus a secondary school, Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam, also nearby. The neighbourhood has a park or garden just around the corner, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, though the train station is a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Rdam Makelaars and also appears on Funda.
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Heemskerkstraat 98B02, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people.
Auto-translated to English by AIBergpolder has improved significantly in recent years. Many apartments have been renovated, there is an influx of nice new residents, and the location is ideal. You do notice a clear difference in lifestyle between the old and new residents, but that is not disturbing in itself. Gentrification is underway, following the surrounding neighbourhoods, but is somewhat controlled by the large stock of (social) rental homes in the area. The result is that you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker. Everyone lives together harmoniously, but within their own bubble. Houses are old, very old, so they often need some love if they haven't been renovated yet. But the location is perfect, and there are many beautiful inner gardens that compensate for the bare streets. Everything you need is within walking distance. I think the arrival of the Hofbogenpark will give the neighbourhood a further boost. The greenery is still a bit sparse in some places in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfriendly neighbourhood..everyone on their own island..houses damp and poor in winter..bloody hot in summer.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, often many outings and organisations that are made here for children as well as for adults, good causes are achieved and good environment
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly quiet living, though expensive, the Schieweg is often messy and there should be more benches in the neighbourhood. Here and there some green spots to enjoy nature. Supermarkets are a bit of a walk away, but there's a chip shop and a convenience store on every street corner. The Schieweg also has its own tram stop with frequent trams. Buses are scarce in the area.
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About Heemskerkstraat 98B02, Rotterdam
The asking price of €339,000 is below the neighbourhood average of €390,956 and the median of €375,000. Given the 81 m² floor area, that works out to about €4,185 per m², which is lower than the neighbourhood average of €5,120 per m². So it's priced keenly, especially for a pre-war flat with energy label C.
Bergpolder is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a mix of residents. Reviews are mixed: some praise the friendly people and improving area, while others note the old housing stock and social divisions. The area is young, with many singles and few families. It's very central, with shops and schools within walking distance.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. That's a bit farther than ideal for daily commuting, but the neighbourhood has good tram and bus connections.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has some insulation but not top-tier efficiency. Heating costs will be moderate, but you may want to consider further insulation improvements over time.
Yes, a park or public garden is just 0.3 km away, so you can reach green space within a few minutes' walk. Residents mention beautiful inner gardens that compensate for the bare streets.
There are currently 141 apartments for sale in the neighbourhood, with prices ranging from €249,000 to €1,250,000. The average time on market for sold homes is 44 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergpolder
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