A calm spot in lively Middelland
Hendrick Sorchstraat 61 is a ground-floor apartment in Middelland, a neighbourhood in the Delfshaven district of Rotterdam. The street is described by the agent as a quiet road, which is a nice contrast to the buzz of the city around it. The asking price is €360,000, which is 29% below the average asking price of €506,011 for homes in the neighbourhood. For more context, you can compare this with other apartments in Rotterdam.
The apartment itself
Built in 1987, this apartment sits on the second living floor and has a living area of 71 m², which matches the BAG registration. The layout includes four rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The home is fully insulated according to the agent, and it has a central heating boiler. There is a balcony, and the property is leasehold, with municipal ownership subject to ground rent. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €157.
Life in Middelland
Middelland is a neighbourhood with a real mix of people, as one resident puts it: "There's something for everyone." Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.79. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another describes it as "a very good neighbourhood" with a strong sense of community, mentioning the wijkpaleis and the neighbourhood newspaper that keeps everyone informed. The neighbourhood has about 11,700 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. It's a place where people feel at home, as one resident notes: "I really love this neighbourhood and the people." To learn more, you can explore the Middelland neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Dirk and Ekoplaza are a couple of streets away. The Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk KMD is a couple of streets away, with Apotheek Middelland nearby. For public transport, the Claes de Vrieselaan stop is just around the corner, served by tram and bus lines 4, 6, 14, and 32. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. This is all within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €372,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 3% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €212,000 to €372,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 1% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. 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 Makelaarskantoor Langejan.
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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 Hendrick Sorchstraat 61, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €360,000 is 3% below the WOZ value of €372,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is slightly lower than the municipal valuation. The WOZ value is not the current market value, but it is a reference point used by the municipality for taxes. The price is also 29% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €506,011.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is located on the second living floor and has a living area of 71 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. There is a balcony, and the property is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €157.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €372,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 75%, from €212,000 in 2020 to €372,000 in 2025. This shows a significant rise in the municipal valuation over that period. The asking price is 3% below this current WOZ value.
What are the noise levels like in this area?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 27 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications based on data from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. The Albert Heijn is about 350 metres away, the Dirk is about 370 metres, and the Ekoplaza is about 430 metres. An Aldi is about 560 metres away. This makes daily grocery shopping convenient without needing to travel far.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest public transport stop is Claes de Vrieselaan, about 230 metres away, which is served by tram and bus lines 4, 6, 14, and 32. The Vierambachtsstraat stop is about 260 metres away, with trams 1, 7, and 11. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 1.25 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another describes it as "a very good neighbourhood" with a real mix of people and a strong sense of community, mentioning the wijkpaleis and neighbourhood activities. The reviews highlight the green spaces and facilities nearby.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It gives a general sense of the risk in the surrounding area.
