A maisonnette on a quiet street
This apartment sits on a quiet residential road in the Afrikaanderwijk, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets have a real sense of community. Built in 2004, the home is a maisonnette spread over two floors, with the living space on the third floor. The asking price of €450,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €555,750, and the price per square metre works out at €3,462 based on the agent's listing. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price depending on age, size and location.
The home itself
According to the agent, this maisonnette has five rooms including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors with a volume of 389 cubic metres. The BAG registration records a living area of 98 square metres, while the agent's listing states 130 square metres. The home is fully insulated with double glazing, heated by district heating, and the energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road in a residential area.
Life in the Afrikaanderwijk
Residents of the district of Feijenoord, which includes this neighbourhood, give their area an average score of 6.72 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident says: "Reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long." Another describes it as "Quiet." The neighbourhood itself is home to around 8,640 people, with a mix of ages and household types. The Afrikaanderwijk has its own character, shaped by the market square and the mix of cultures that call it home. For more on what the area is like, have a look at the Afrikaanderwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close at hand. A Lidl is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk away. The Oranjeschool voor Basisonderwijs is a couple of streets away, and De Passie Rotterdam secondary school is just around the corner. The GP practice at Gezondheidscentrum Afrikaanderwijk is on your doorstep, and the pharmacy is right next to it. Bus stop Afrikaanderplein with line 77 is just around the corner, and Maashaven with lines 7 and 11 is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The area falls under the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 26 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement, and 2% of properties in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For pluvial flooding at heavy rain the indication is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Mansion Makelaardij.
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About Herman Costerstraat 25, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €450,000 is 19% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €555,750. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,671, while this home is listed at €3,462 per square metre based on the agent's stated floor area. These figures come from the current listings in the Afrikaanderwijk, where 18 homes are for sale with prices ranging from €325,000 to €955,500.
What is the layout of this maisonnette?
According to the agent, this is a maisonnette with five rooms, four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living space is on the third floor. The total volume is 389 cubic metres. The agent lists the living area as 130 square metres, while the BAG registration records 98 square metres. The home was built in 2004 and has an energy label of A.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has an energy label of A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared with less efficient homes. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated with double glazing and is heated by district heating. The neighbourhood has a high share of efficient labels, with 55.6% of homes in the Afrikaanderwijk having an A+ label and 37% having an A label.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 26 dB Lden, both below the relevant standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area rather than measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, and according to the Klimaateffectatlas 2% of properties in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The flood risk is currently low and is expected to remain low by 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A Lidl is on your doorstep at 156 metres, and a Jumbo is just around the corner at 196 metres. An Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away at 668 metres. In total there are 94 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address, so there is plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
Several schools are within walking distance. The Oranjeschool voor Basisonderwijs is 272 metres away, and Sterrenschool de Globetrotter is 336 metres away. For secondary education, De Passie Rotterdam is 233 metres away and Young Rotterdam vmbo is 283 metres away. The nearest primary school is 0.5 kilometres away and the nearest secondary school is 0.7 kilometres away according to CBS data.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stop is Afrikaanderplein with line 77, just 136 metres away. Maashaven stop with lines 7 and 11 is 290 metres away, and there is also a bus stop at Rotterdam Maashaven with line 456 at 293 metres. Rotterdam Zuid train station is 1,012 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. The GP practice and pharmacy are both within 70 metres of the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Feijenoord, which includes the Afrikaanderwijk, give their area an average score of 6.72 out of 10 based on 31 reviews. One resident says: "Reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long." Another describes the area as "Quiet." These reviews reflect the wider district rather than this specific street.
