A bright apartment in Nieuwe Werk
This fourth-floor apartment on Houtlaan 14F sits in Nieuwe Werk, a leafy corner of Rotterdam Centrum where the streets are quiet and the Erasmusbrug is just a stroll away. Built in 2005, the home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a living area of 134 square metres according to the BAG registration and 136 square metres according to the agent, the asking price of €799,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,080,866. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits well above this figure.
Inside the home
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent describes the home as fully insulated, with heating via geothermal energy and underfloor heating throughout. There is a balcony, and a garage box is included. The property is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners association fee of €316. The total volume is 448 cubic metres.
Life in Nieuwe Werk
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes Nieuwe Werk, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident calls it an "Ideal location", having lived there during student days. Another simply says "Cool". The neighbourhood itself is home to around 3,240 people, and a large share of households are single-person, at 58 percent. The area has a mix of housing, with 43 percent owner-occupied homes. For more on what this part of the city is like, have a look at the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is a five-minute walk, and the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is a similar distance. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, is a ten-minute walk, while Apotheek Vasteland is just around the corner. Public transport is well within reach: the Vasteland tram stop, served by lines 5, 8 and 18, is a couple of streets away, and Leuvehaven metro station, with lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16, is a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 1.3 kilometres away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home, as set by the municipality on 1 January 2025, is €755,000. The asking price is 6 percent above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 39 percent, from €544,000 to €755,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication for the area is low, with 7 percent of properties in the neighbourhood showing an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The area-level indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are all elevated. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ooms Makelaars.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Houtlaan 14F, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €799,000 is 6 percent above the WOZ value of €755,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The asking price is also 26 percent below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €1,080,866.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 134 square metres according to the BAG registration and 136 square metres according to the agent. There is a balcony and a garage box. The home is fully insulated and heated via geothermal energy with underfloor heating throughout.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, which is a separate fact. No further details about the insulation or heating system are provided in the listing.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The monthly homeowners association fee is €316. This fee is paid by the owner of the apartment and typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas, building insurance, and sometimes a reserve fund for future repairs.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for the area is low, according to public data. In this neighbourhood, 7 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, as indicated by the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, meaning the overall indication is not elevated.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden, which is not above the standard, and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, also not above the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, located about 224 metres away, which is just around the corner. Another Albert Heijn is about 714 metres away, and a SPAR is about 721 metres away. There are also other options within a short distance, including an AH to go at about 870 metres.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is about 489 metres away, and the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is about 508 metres away. For secondary education, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about 895 metres away. These distances mean the schools are within a ten-minute walk or so.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest public transport stop is Rotterdam, Erasmusbrug, served by ferry lines 20 and WS, about 166 metres away. The Vasteland tram stop, with lines 5, 8 and 18, is about 305 metres away. Leuvehaven metro station, with lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16, is about 411 metres away. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 1.3 kilometres away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 39 percent, from €544,000 to €755,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2024 and 2025, from €684,000 to €755,000. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the general trend in the area.
