A bright apartment on Kop van Zuid
This apartment on Helmersstraat 129 sits in the Kop van Zuid - Entrepot area of Rotterdam, a neighbourhood that residents describe as cosy and quiet, with a beautiful environment. Built in 1998, the home is part of a residential street that feels settled and lived-in. The asking price is €495,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits at a different level, but this home's price per square metre is €5,266 based on the agent's floor area.
The home itself
The apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the first living floor and has a balcony. The home is fully insulated with double glazing, and heating comes from district heating. The property is held under municipal ground lease, with the lease paid off until 08-06-2047 and the lease ending on 08-06-2096. The homeowners' association fee is €150 per month. The living area is 92 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 94 square metres.
Life in Kop van Zuid - Entrepot
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.25, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very cosy, quiet and a beautiful environment." Another resident mentions that neighbours sometimes argue and shout outside, and that there is a lot of renovation going on from early to late, but also says: "I feel safe and at ease." A third resident notes that the lift is often broken and dirty, and that there aren't really any nice playgrounds nearby. The neighbourhood has around 8,950 inhabitants, and about 43% of households are single-person households. For more details, see the Kop van Zuid - Entrepot neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the SPAR and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Pijler, is also just around the corner. The BENU Apotheek Rosestraat is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice, Gezondheidscentrum Afrikaanderwijk, is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the Wilhelminaplein metro stop is just around the corner, served by lines 3, 5, D, E, 11, 12 and 16, and the Sleephellingstraat bus stop with line 547 is also nearby. Rotterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €441,000 as of the reference date 2025-01-01. The asking price is 12% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 33%, from €331,000 to €441,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lokkerbol NVM Makelaardij.
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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.
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About Helmersstraat 129, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €495,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €441,000, which was set on 2025-01-01. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre is €5,266 based on the agent's floor area of 94 square metres.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the first living floor and includes a balcony. The living area is 92 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 94 square metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home is fully insulated with double glazing, and heating is provided by district heating.
What is the ground lease situation?
The property is held under municipal ground lease. The lease has been paid off until 08-06-2047, and the lease ends on 08-06-2096. This means the ground lease is prepaid for a significant period, which can affect the overall cost of ownership.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €150 per month. This fee typically covers shared maintenance and services for the building.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to address-level risk data, the noise levels from road traffic are 45 dB Lden, from rail traffic 30 dB Lden, and from air traffic 26 dB Lden. All are below the relevant noise standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication is low, according to address-level risk data. The soil type is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home, so it does not confirm the actual condition of the foundation.
What is the flood risk in this area?
The current flood risk is low, and the flood risk for 2050 is also low. However, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of flooding from heavy rainfall. These are area-level indications based on public risk data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 307 metres away, which is just around the corner. The SPAR is about 568 metres away, and the Albert Heijn is about 631 metres away. There are also a Lidl and an Aldi within about 700 to 800 metres.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is De Pijler, about 338 metres away. Other primary schools within about 800 metres include De Nieuwe Haven, Basisschool de Wissel, OBS Nelson Mandela, and Agnes. The nearest secondary school is about 1.2 kilometres away.
How is the public transport connection?
The Wilhelminaplein metro stop is about 349 metres away, served by lines 3, 5, D, E, 11, 12 and 16. The Sleephellingstraat bus stop with line 547 is about 350 metres away. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about 1.15 kilometres away.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.25, based on three reviews. One resident says it is "Very cosy, quiet and a beautiful environment." Another mentions noise from neighbours and renovation work, but also says "I feel safe and at ease." A third notes issues with the lift and a lack of playgrounds.
