Houtlaan 259
Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
AreaA modern apartment in Nieuwe Werk
This apartment on Houtlaan 259 sits in Nieuwe Werk, a neighbourhood within Rotterdam Centrum. Built in 2022, it is a recent addition to an area where, according to CBS figures, a quarter of the housing stock dates from after 2010. The asking price of €1,290,000 is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,033,883, a difference of 25 percent. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,917, while this home works out at €10,000 per square metre based on the BAG registered living area of 129 square metres. The home carries an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. It is one of the [apartments in Rotterdam] currently on the market.
The home itself
The apartment has a living area of 129 square metres according to the BAG registration. The listing does not provide further details about the layout, such as the number of rooms or bedrooms, nor does it mention any outdoor space or installations. The home was built in 2022 and has an A+ energy label.
Life in Nieuwe Werk
Nieuwe Werk is a compact neighbourhood with around 3,240 residents, and it is a place where many people live alone: 58 percent of households are single-person households. The average household size is 1.6 people. Residents of the wider district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident, looking back on student days, calls it an ideal location. Another simply notes they are looking for a home. The reviews reflect the district as a whole rather than this specific neighbourhood. For more on what the area is like, have a look at [the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. The pharmacy, Apotheek Vasteland, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven is a ten-minute walk away. For groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a couple of streets away. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging, are both within a five-minute walk. Public transport is well covered: the Erasmusbrug ferry stop is just around the corner with lines 20 and WS, the Vasteland tram stop is a couple of streets away with lines 5, 8 and 18, and Leuvehaven metro station is a five-minute walk with lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Rotterdam].
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property in the data. The address does carry some risk indications, all based on area-level public data rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway noise at 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 25 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 7 percent of buildings in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate, the indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are all elevated, both now and in 2050.
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At the time of writing the home is offered only via Van Herk 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.
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About Houtlaan 259, Rotterdam
What does the asking price of €1,290,000 mean for this apartment?
The asking price is 25 percent above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,033,883. Per square metre, the price works out at €10,000 based on the BAG registered living area of 129 square metres, compared with a neighbourhood average of €7,917 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is on the high side relative to the local market.
What is known about the layout of this apartment?
The listing does not state the number of rooms, bedrooms or bathrooms, nor does it mention any garden, balcony or garage. The only confirmed detail is the living area of 129 square metres according to the BAG registration. The home was built in 2022 and carries an A+ energy label.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the layout, the number of rooms, or any outdoor space or installations. As a result, the description of the home itself is limited to the living area, the year of construction and the energy label.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The apartment has an A+ energy label, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
What do the risk indications for this address mean?
The risk data is based on area-level public information, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is above the standard at 49 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 7 percent of buildings in the area showing an elevated pile rot risk. Climate indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are all elevated.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The pharmacy Apotheek Vasteland is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a SPAR a couple of streets further. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging, are both within a five-minute walk.
How is this home connected to public transport?
The Erasmusbrug ferry stop is just around the corner with lines 20 and WS. The Vasteland tram stop is a couple of streets away with lines 5, 8 and 18. Leuvehaven metro station is a five-minute walk with lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk away.
What is the neighbourhood of Nieuwe Werk like?
Nieuwe Werk has around 3,240 residents, with 58 percent living alone and an average household size of 1.6. Residents of the wider district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86 based on thirteen reviews. One resident calls it an ideal location, while another notes they are looking for a home. These reviews reflect the district rather than the neighbourhood specifically.
How does this apartment compare with other homes in the area?
The asking price of €1,290,000 is 25 percent above the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,033,883. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €7,917, while this home is listed at €10,000 per square metre. The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the local market.
