Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 2022-built apartment on Houtlaan sits in one of Rotterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods. With 134 m² of living space and an A++ energy label, it is exceptionally efficient. At €1,200,000, the asking price is 32% above the neighbourhood average of €906,868, which reflects the recent construction and high specification. For context, the average price per m² in Nieuwe Werk is €7,728, and this home is priced at roughly €8,955 per m². The apartments in Rotterdam market here is varied, with 57 homes currently for sale.
Nieuwe Werk is a compact, upmarket area within Rotterdam Centrum. It has 3,150 residents, mostly singles (1,190 one-person households) and couples without children (625). The population is young, with the largest group aged 25,45 (1,260). The area is very urban (address density 4,172 per km²) and has a high proportion of pre-war buildings (50%), but this home is part of the newer stock (16% built after 2010). There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood. The neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk is known for its stately architecture and proximity to the city centre.
For daily groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and SPAR is a five-minute walk away. Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging. For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk. A park or garden is on your doorstep, and a restaurant is just 100 m away. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with 92 supermarkets within 5 km.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including MAARTENMakelaardij Rotterdam B.V. and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property's size, year of construction, and energy label.
Details of this home
Houtlaan 287, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
92 within 5 km
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About Houtlaan 287, Rotterdam
The asking price is 32% above the average asking price in Nieuwe Werk (€906,868) and above the median of €535,000. However, this is a new-build (2022) with an A++ energy label, which is rare in a neighbourhood where 50% of homes were built before 1945. The average price per m² in the area is €7,728; this home works out at about €8,955 per m². Whether it is fair depends on how much you value modern efficiency and a location.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with low heating costs and a minimal environmental footprint. In Nieuwe Werk, 37.9% of homes have label A or better, so this apartment is among the most efficient in the neighbourhood.
In the past period, 108 homes were sold in Nieuwe Werk at an average price of €746,782. The average time on the market was 60 days. This apartment's asking price is higher than the average sold price, but it is also newer and larger than many homes in the area.
Nieuwe Werk has relatively few families: only 210 households with children out of 1,815 total. The area is dominated by singles and couples. However, there are good schools nearby, including two primary schools within a five-minute walk and a secondary school within ten minutes. The neighbourhood is very urban and lively.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
The total number of recorded crimes in the neighbourhood is 410. This is a relatively high figure, but it reflects the dense urban environment. The area is popular and well-maintained, with a park and restaurants nearby.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk