A new-build apartment in Bergpolder
This apartment on the Insulindestraat sits in Bergpolder, a neighbourhood in the north of Rotterdam where old and new residents live side by side. The listing does not state the year of construction, so that detail is missing from the agent's description. At €420,000 for a living area of 59 m² according to the agent, the price per square metre comes to €7,119, which is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average of €5,217 per m². The asking price also sits above the average asking price of €404,153 for homes currently for sale in the area. For context, the average living area of homes on the market here is 85 m², so this apartment is 31% smaller than the neighbourhood average. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Rotterdam].
Inside the home
This is a new-build portiekflat apartment on the third floor, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The home is fully insulated and has underfloor heating throughout, plus a heat recovery ventilation system. It is set on a quiet road in a residential area. The agent lists the living area at 59 m², while the BAG registration records 64 m². The energy label is A+++, an efficient label, and only 6% of homes for sale in the neighbourhood have label A+ or better.
Life in Bergpolder
Bergpolder has changed a lot in recent years, according to residents. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes a neighbourhood where gentrification is underway but controlled by the large stock of social rental homes: "You can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker. Everyone lives together harmoniously, but within their own bubble." The same resident notes that many homes are old and often need some love, but praises the location and the beautiful inner gardens. A third resident is less positive, describing the neighbourhood as unfriendly and the homes as damp in winter and hot in summer. Based on five reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.54. The area is very strongly urban, with 8,245 residents and a high address density of 5,956 per km². Most households are single-person, at 64%. For a fuller picture of [the Bergpolder neighbourhood], the reviews offer a mixed but honest view.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, the Aldi is just around the corner, and the PLUS is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Imelda primary school is just around the corner, and the Montessori Mavo secondary school is a five-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Walenburg, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk De Lis is a ten-minute walk. The Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, tram stops at Schiekade/Walenburgerweg and Eudokiaplein are just around the corner, with lines 4 and 8, and lines 1, 4, 5, 6 and 38 respectively. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within [the municipality of Rotterdam]. The address-level risk data from public sources (Atlas Leefomgeving, KCAF, Klimaateffectatlas) gives area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 57 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway noise at 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 33 dB Lden are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, flood risk is low now but medium by 2050, and heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including TW3 Strategie Marketing Makelaardij and TW3 Strategie Marketing Makelaardij on Funda.
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About Insulindestraat 246N, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €420,000. The agent lists the living area at 59 m², which works out at €7,119 per m². That is above the neighbourhood average asking price of €404,153 and the average price per m² of €5,217 for homes currently for sale in Bergpolder. The average living area of homes on the market here is 85 m².
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, on the third floor of a portiekflat building. It is a new-build, fully insulated, with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery ventilation system. The agent lists the living area at 59 m², while the BAG registration records 64 m².
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A+++, which is an efficient label. Only 6% of homes for sale in the neighbourhood have label A+ or better, so this home stands out on energy performance. The home is fully insulated and has underfloor heating throughout plus a heat recovery ventilation system.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without it, no comparison between the asking price and the WOZ value can be made here.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 33 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The area-level climate indications show pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, flood risk is low now but medium by 2050, and heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. The foundation risk indication is low. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas and other public sources, not an inspection of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep at about 105 metres, the Aldi is just around the corner at 123 metres, and the PLUS is a couple of streets away at 448 metres. There are also a Coop and a SPAR express within about 750 metres. In total, there are 90 supermarkets within 5 km.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram stops are just around the corner: Schiekade/Walenburgerweg with lines 4 and 8 at about 200 metres, and Eudokiaplein with lines 1, 4, 5, 6 and 38 at about 230 metres. The Schieweg tram stop with line 8 is at about 380 metres. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 940 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Bergpolder?
Based on five reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.54. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes a neighbourhood in transition, with gentrification underway but controlled by social housing, where "you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker." A third resident is critical, mentioning unfriendly neighbours and homes that are damp in winter and hot in summer.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the year of construction. The agent has not published this field. The address itself is complete, so the location and neighbourhood data are accurate. Other details such as the energy label, room count and floor areas are provided in the listing.
