Houtlaan 507
Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodA penthouse above the city
This is a rare one: a 2022 penthouse on the 52nd floor of a tower in Nieuwe Werk, right in the heart of Rotterdam. With the Erasmus Bridge and the river on one side and the city skyline on the other, the setting is as dramatic as it gets. The asking price of €3,880,000 is on the high side, sitting 319% above the neighbourhood's average asking price of €925,971. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is clearly in a league of its own.
Inside the home
This penthouse spans a single floor with 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms. The living area is listed at 360 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 357 m². The home comes with a sunny terrace, a balcony, and a garage in the building's parking basement. It's fully owned, and the agent highlights insulation including roof, wall, and floor insulation, plus double glazing. The energy label is A++, an efficient label. The property is described as being on the water, in the centre, and with unobstructed views.
Life in Nieuwe Werk
Nieuwe Werk is a compact, upscale district on the edge of Rotterdam's centre, where the river bends and the city's landmarks cluster. It's a place of contrasts: modern towers alongside pre-war architecture, and a mix of residents from students to long-time locals. Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident calls it an "ideal location" from their student days, while another simply says "cool." The neighbourhood has about 3,150 inhabitants, many living alone. It's a busy, urban area, with a high address density. For more on the area, see the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Your daily errands are close by: an Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a SPAR is a couple of streets away. For school runs, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging are both within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Apotheek Vasteland, is on your doorstep. Public transport is excellent: the Vasteland tram stop with lines 5, 8, and 18 is just around the corner, and Leuvehaven metro station with lines D and E is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Blaak station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property. According to area-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is above the standard at 49 dB, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 7% of buildings in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Climate indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk, and heat stress are all elevated, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Hulstkamp Christie's Makelaars and their listing on Funda.
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About Houtlaan 507, Rotterdam
What is the asking price per square metre?
The asking price is €3,880,000, and the agent lists the living area at 360 m², which works out to €10,778 per m². This is based on the agent's listing. The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €7,684, so this penthouse is priced well above that, reflecting its size and location.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this penthouse have?
According to the agent, this penthouse has 8 rooms, including 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It spans a single floor, which is the 52nd. The total volume is 1,089 m³. There's also a sunny terrace, a balcony, and a garage in the building's parking basement.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. The agent also mentions insulation including roof, wall, and floor insulation, plus double glazing. This suggests the home is well-equipped to keep energy costs relatively low, though exact costs are not stated.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No, the WOZ value is not stated for this property. Therefore, we cannot compare it to the asking price or show its historical development.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows road traffic noise at 49 dB, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 29 dB and air traffic noise is 25 dB, both below their standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements at the home itself.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 7% of buildings in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an assessment of this specific property.
What are the flood and heat stress risks?
Area-level climate indications show elevated risks for pluvial flooding, flood risk, and heat stress, both currently and in 2050. These are based on public data and are indications for the area, not a prediction for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 218 metres, and a SPAR is 675 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is at 726 metres. So daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are close to this home?
Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is 442 metres away, and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is 467 metres. For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 907 metres away. All are within a short walk or bike ride.
How is the public transport connection?
The Vasteland tram stop with lines 5, 8, and 18 is 299 metres away. Leuvehaven metro station, with lines D and E, is 351 metres. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Blaak, 1,247 metres away. So you have multiple options for getting around.
What do residents say about the district?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident calls it an "ideal location" from their student days, while another simply says "cool." These reviews reflect the wider district, not just this neighbourhood.
Statistics for Nieuwe Werk
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €925,971 | €540,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €7,684 | – |
| Rent price | €2,829 p/m | €2,300 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam Centrum
How residents experience their district
Lived there during my student days
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rotterdam Centrum
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €641,452 | €507,060 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,366 | – |
| Rent price | €2,280 p/m | €2,214 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rotterdam
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €509,789 | €435,463 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,958 | – |
| Rent price | €2,149 p/m | €2,085 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €25 p/m | – |
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