A classic apartment in Kralingen West
This apartment on Herman Gorterstraat 1B sits in Kralingen West, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets are lined with pre-war buildings and the Kralingse Plas is just a stroll away. The home itself dates from 1952 and carries energy label F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs. With a floor area of around 66 square metres according to the BAG registration and 67 square metres in the agent's listing, this is a compact two-bedroom home. The asking price of €335,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €441,700, and it sits about 24% below that figure. For context, [apartments in Rotterdam]( /koopwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/) vary widely in price, but this one is positioned at the lower end.
The home itself
The agent describes this as a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The layout is straightforward, with the living space and bedrooms arranged over a single floor. There is no mention of a garden, balcony or garage, so outdoor space is limited to what the building offers. The property has been listed since 10 November 2026 and is offered via Von Poll Real Estate Den Haag B.V. as one of three channels. The energy label F is a fact of the building, and the agent does not state any insulation features, so the home's thermal performance is what it is.
Life in Kralingen West
Residents give this neighbourhood an average score of 8.91 out of 10, 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 16,000 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 60%. The housing stock is mostly pre-war, with 66% of homes built before 1945, which gives the area its characteristic architecture. [The Kralingen West neighbourhood]( /buurt/kralingen-west-rotterdam/) is known for its mix of students, young professionals and families, and the proximity to the Kralingse Plas is a clear draw.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Lidl is on your doorstep, a Coop is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For secondary education, Lyceum Kralingen is a couple of streets away, and Melanchthon Kralingen is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Kralingen, Praktijk S.B. Raja, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Apotheek Ramleh is a five-minute walk. Public transport is well covered: the Oostplein stop, a five-minute walk, serves bus, metro and tram lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, B, C, 11 and 15. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Blaak, a ten-minute walk. [The municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/) offers extensive connections across the city and beyond.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €340,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price of €335,000 is 1% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 61%, from €211,000 to €340,000. As for the address, the noise levels from road, rail and air traffic are all below the relevant standards, with road traffic at 47 dB Lden, rail at 30 dB Lden and air at 26 dB Lden. The foundation risk indication is low, with only 2% of buildings in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now but 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 Von Poll Real Estate Den Haag B.V. and listings on Pararius and Huispedia. The agent is Von Poll Real Estate Den Haag B.V.
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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 Herman Gorterstraat 1B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €335,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €340,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 61%, from €211,000 in 2020 to €340,000 in 2025. This comparison is factual and does not indicate whether the price is high or low in the current market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The floor area is listed as 67 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration states 66 square metres. The home does not have a garden, balcony or garage according to the listing. The property was built in 1952 and has energy label F, which is the least efficient label, so energy costs are likely to be higher than in more efficient homes.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label on the scale. This means the home is likely to have higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared with homes with better labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The agent does not mention any specific insulation features, so the home's energy efficiency is as stated by the label.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise levels at this address are all below the relevant standards. Road traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, all measured in 2022 and 2023. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. They suggest that noise from these sources is not above the legal limits.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, only 2% of buildings in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The home was built in 1952, which is before 1970, but the low risk level suggests that foundation issues are not common in this neighbourhood.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
For climate risks, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of waterlogging during intense rainfall. Flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but it is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not predictions for this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. A Lidl is just 152 metres away, a Coop is 208 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 467 metres away. A Dirk is also close at 475 metres, and a SPAR express is 505 metres away. This means you have a good choice for daily groceries, all within a short walk from the apartment.
What schools are close to this apartment?
For secondary education, Lyceum Kralingen is 125 metres away and Melanchthon Kralingen is 251 metres away. There is also a special primary school, SBO Johannes-Martinus, at 297 metres, and a regular primary school, De Bavokring, at 578 metres. The Libanon Lyceum at the Ramlehweg location is 747 metres away. This gives a range of options for families with school-age children.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest public transport stop is Oostplein, 308 metres away, which serves bus, metro and tram lines 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, A, B, C, 11 and 15. The Gerdesiaweg metro stop is 371 metres away with lines A, B and C, and the Boezemweg tram stop is 481 metres away with lines 7 and 15. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Blaak, 959 metres away, offering national rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Kralingen West give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.91 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says it is "fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another mentions it is "clean and full of greenery" but adds "sometimes unsafe." A third says there are "good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities." The reviews are positive overall, with the Kralingse Plas being a highlight.
