A bright apartment on the Kop van Zuid
This apartment on the Helmersstraat sits in the Kop van Zuid - Entrepot area, a part of Rotterdam that has grown into a lively urban district. The home was built in 1998 and has an energy label B. With an asking price of €475,000, the price is 16% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €563,638, which puts it on the keen side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,109, while this home is listed at €5,398 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price relative to the local market.
The home itself
This is a gallery flat on the eighth floor, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over a single floor. The living area is 87 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 88 square metres. The home has a balcony and comes with a parking space. It is fully owned, with the ground lease bought off until 08-06-2047. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by district heating. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €146.
Life in Kop van Zuid - Entrepot
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.25, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "very cosy, quiet and a beautiful environment." Another says: "I feel safe and at ease," though they also mention noise from neighbours and ongoing renovation work in the area. A third resident notes that the lift is often broken and that there are not many nice playgrounds nearby. The neighbourhood has around 8,950 inhabitants, and about 43% of households are single-person households. It is a diverse area, as one resident puts it, "a society of multiple cultures." For more on what it is like to live here, see the Kop van Zuid - Entrepot neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and the SPAR is a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Pijler is a five-minute walk, and De Nieuwe Haven is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is at Gezondheidscentrum Afrikaanderwijk, about a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Rosestraat is just around the corner. For public transport, the Sleephellingstraat bus stop with line 547 is a couple of streets away, and the Wilhelminaplein metro stop with lines 3, 5, D and E is also a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, and this part of the city is well served by public transport, as part of the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €441,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €338,000 to €441,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, both now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Lokkerbol NVM Makelaardij 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.
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About Helmersstraat 97, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this home was set at €441,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €475,000 is 8% above that WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 30%, from €338,000 to €441,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a gallery flat on the eighth floor with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. The living area is 87 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 88 square metres. The home has a balcony and comes with a parking space. It is fully owned, with the ground lease bought off until 08-06-2047.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B. This is a relatively efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with less efficient homes. The agent states that the home has double glazing and is fully insulated, and it is heated by district heating. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and the district heating tariffs.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The climate risk indications for pluvial flooding and flood risk are low, both now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, about 272 metres away. The SPAR is a couple of streets further, at 548 metres, and the Albert Heijn is at 666 metres. There are also a Lidl and an Aldi within about 700 to 800 metres. In total, there are 97 supermarkets within five kilometres.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Sleephellingstraat bus stop with line 547 is about 363 metres away, and the Vrij Entrepot stop with line 66 is at 372 metres. The Wilhelminaplein metro stop, with lines 3, 5, D and E, is at 384 metres. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about 1.1 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Kop van Zuid - Entrepot?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.25, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "very cosy, quiet and a beautiful environment." Another says they feel safe and at ease, but mentions noise from neighbours and ongoing renovation work. A third notes that the lift is often broken and that there are not many nice playgrounds nearby.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €146. This fee typically covers the maintenance of common areas, such as the gallery, the lift and the exterior of the building.
