A double upper maisonette in Kralingen West
This apartment sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Kralingen West, a neighbourhood where most of the current sales stock carries a better energy label than this home's label E. The asking price is €495,000. For context, the average asking price per square metre here is €5,309, and the average asking price for a home is €440,923. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its size and its position in the market.
The home itself
Built in 1953, this is a double upper maisonette (a portiekwoning) on the third floor, with two floors in total. The agent lists the living area at 97 m², while the BAG registration records 109 m². The home has three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a balcony. According to the agent, the property has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. It is freehold ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €141.94. The home has been listed since 16 October 2026.
Life in Kralingen West
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.91, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another mentions: "Sometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas." A third adds: "Good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice." The neighbourhood has around 15,925 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. The Kralingse Plas is a nearby green space that residents appreciate. For a fuller picture of what it is like to live here, you can read more about the Kralingen West neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. A Lidl is on your doorstep, a Coop is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Lyceum Kralingen is just around the corner, and Melanchthon Kralingen is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Kralingen, Praktijk S.B. Raja, about a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Ramleh is a five-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: the Oostplein stop, served by bus, metro and tram lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, B, C, 11 and 15, is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of the municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of facilities nearby.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €275,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 80% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €157,000 to €275,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication for the area is low, with 2% of buildings in this neighbourhood having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The climate risk indications for the area are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, and low for flood risk, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. 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 Baljon makelaars and 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 Hélène Swarthstraat 1D, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 80% above the WOZ value of €275,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 97 m², is €5,103. This is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,309 per m², but the overall asking price is above the neighbourhood average of €440,923.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a double upper maisonette on the third floor, with two floors. It has three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a balcony. The living area is listed as 97 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 109 m². The home has a volume of 318 m³. The agent describes the setting as on a quiet road in a residential area.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with homes with better labels. The agent states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. These features may help with energy efficiency, but the label itself indicates the overall energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for the area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1953, which is before 1970, a factor that is considered in such risk assessments.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the address, based on the reference year 2022 for road and air traffic, and 2023 for rail traffic. They are area-level indications, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. A Lidl is about 178 metres away, a Coop is about 278 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is about 396 metres away. There is also a SPAR express at 410 metres and a Dirk at 438 metres. This means you have a good choice for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
What schools are close to this home?
For secondary education, Lyceum Kralingen is about 83 metres away and Melanchthon Kralingen is about 167 metres away. For primary education, De Bavokring is about 626 metres away and Koningin Wilhelminaschool is about 667 metres away. There is also a special primary school, SBO Johannes-Martinus, at 237 metres. The nearest childcare is about 400 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest public transport stop is Oostplein, about 312 metres away, which is served by bus, metro and tram lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, B, C, 11 and 15. There is also a tram stop at Boezemweg with lines 7 and 15, and a metro stop at Gerdesiaweg with lines A, B and C. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 952 metres away.
What do residents say about living in Kralingen West?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.91, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another mentions: "Sometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas." A third says: "Good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice." The reviews reflect a generally positive experience, with some concerns about safety.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €141.94. This is a common cost for apartment buildings, covering shared maintenance and services.
