Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 156 m² apartment on Houtlaan sits in one of Rotterdam's most elegant neighbourhoods, with the Erasmus Bridge and the Maas just a short stroll away. Built in 2005 and carrying an A+ energy label, it is both modern and efficient. At €1,000,000, the price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average of €906,868, but that reflects the generous floor area and location. For context, the average price per m² in Nieuwe Werk is €7,728, and this home comes in at €6,410 per m², a keen price for the space. You can see more apartments in Rotterdam for comparison.
Nieuwe Werk is a compact, upscale area with around 3,150 residents, mostly singles (1,190 one-person households) and couples without children. It is densely built and very urban, the address density is 4,172 per km². The neighbourhood has a mix of ages, with a notable share of 25- to 45-year-olds. There are no resident reviews available for this area, but the figures paint a picture of a lively, central district. For more details, visit the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk page.
For daily groceries, you have an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a SPAR a couple of streets away. There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging. For secondary education, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about a ten-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or public garden just around the corner, perfect for a quick break. The municipality Rotterdam page has more on the wider area.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Maarten Makelaardij, Funda, and Vastgoed Nederland. The agent is Maarten Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Houtlaan 38D, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
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About Houtlaan 38D, Rotterdam
The asking price of €1,000,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €906,868, but the apartment is larger than average (156 m² vs 145 m²) and has an A+ energy label. The price per m² works out at €6,410, which is below the neighbourhood average of €7,728 per m², so it represents good value for the space.
The apartment has an energy label A+, which is the highest rating. This means the home is very energy-efficient, with low heating and electricity costs. In Nieuwe Werk, about 38% of homes have an A+ label, so this is a strong point.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle.
There are two primary schools within a five-minute walk: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (503 m) and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (515 m). For secondary education, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about 856 m away, a ten-minute walk.
There are currently 57 homes for sale in Nieuwe Werk, with prices ranging from €250,000 to €4,950,000. The average price is €906,868, and the median is €535,000, so this apartment is above the median but offers a large floor area.
The neighbourhood recorded 410 total crimes in the latest data. This is a relatively high number for a small area, but Nieuwe Werk is a central, busy district. You can check the buurt page for more detailed crime statistics.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk