Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Houtlaan sits in the stately Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood, where 19th-century architecture meets a handful of recent additions. Built in 2022, the home is a rare piece of new construction in an area where half the housing stock dates from before 1945. At €995,000, the asking price is above the neighbourhood median of €535,000 but in line with the average price per m² of €7,728 for this size. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one sits at the higher end of the market.
Nieuwe Werk is one of Rotterdam's most desirable addresses, with wide streets, monumental buildings, and the nearby Museumpark. It is a quiet residential area within walking distance of the city centre. The neighbourhood has a high proportion of single-person households (1,190 out of 1,722 homes) and a young population, with the largest age group being 25 to 45. The urbanity level is very strong, with over 4,000 addresses per km², yet the area feels calm thanks to its leafy squares and the adjacent park. For more on the area, see the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood.
Your morning coffee is just around the corner at one of several cafes, and the Albert Heijn on Westersingel is a couple of streets away. For fresh bread, the SPAR on Westblaak is a five-minute walk. Families have two primary schools within a ten-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging. Secondary education is a bit further, with Erasmiaans Gymnasium about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park just around the corner, perfect for an evening stroll. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Schildtvoorde NVM Makelaardij, Funda, and Pararius.
Details of this home
Houtlaan 319, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
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About Houtlaan 319, Rotterdam
The asking price of €995,000 is above the neighbourhood median of €535,000, but that median includes many smaller and older homes. For a 127 m² apartment built in 2022, the price per m² works out to about €7,835, which is close to the neighbourhood average of €7,728 per m². Given the new construction and energy label A++, the price is in line with the market for similar properties.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In the neighbourhood, about 38% of homes have label A+ or better, so this apartment is among the most efficient available.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Rotterdam Central Station is the main hub, with connections to Amsterdam, The Hague, and other cities.
For daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn is just 218 metres away, around a three-minute walk. A SPAR is 675 metres away, and another Albert Heijn is 726 metres. There are also several restaurants within a minute's walk, making it easy to grab a bite without going far.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is 442 metres away, and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is 467 metres. For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 907 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
The neighbourhood recorded 410 total crimes in the latest data, which is moderate for a central urban area. The area is generally considered safe, with a mix of residential and cultural institutions. The presence of the Museumpark and nearby police presence contributes to a secure feel.
Parking in Nieuwe Werk is limited, as is typical for a dense city centre neighbourhood. Many homes do not have private parking, and street parking may require a permit.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk
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