A pre-war apartment in Bergpolder
On the corner of the Insulindestraat, this apartment from 1909 sits in Bergpolder, a neighbourhood in Rotterdam Noord that has been quietly changing character in recent years. The asking price of €475,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €404,153. That puts the price roughly 18% above the neighbourhood average. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,217, while this home is listed at €6,985 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its pre-war character.
What the listing tells us
The agent lists the living area at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 45 m². Both figures are mentioned here, each with its own source. The home was built in 1909, which makes it one of the older properties in the area. The listing does not state an energy label.
Life in Bergpolder
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.54, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes Bergpolder as a quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement, noting that many apartments have been renovated and that the location is ideal. The same resident mentions that houses are old and often need some love if they have not been renovated yet. A third review is less positive, describing the neighbourhood as unfriendly and the houses as damp in winter and hot in summer. The neighbourhood counts 8,245 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person households. For more on the area, have a look at the Bergpolder neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The pharmacy is on your doorstep,. The Albert Heijn and Aldi are just around the corner, and a PLUS supermarket is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, the Imelda school is a couple of streets away, and the De Margriet school is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Blijdorp, is roughly a ten-minute walk. Tram stop Schiekade/Walenburgerweg is just around the corner with lines 4 and 8, and the Eudokiaplein stop with lines 1, 4, 5, 6 and 38 is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam is a large one, and this part of it has plenty within easy reach. For a broader view of the area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €261,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 82% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €150,000 to €261,000. As for the address itself, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the standard. The foundation risk indication for the area is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding indication is elevated, and the current flood risk is low.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via Hoogveste BV and through Hoogveste BV on Pararius, so it is available through multiple channels.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Insulindestraat 285B-03, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €475,000 is roughly 18% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €404,153. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,217, while this home is listed at €6,985 per m². The price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average.
What is the living area of this apartment?
The agent lists the living area at 68 m², while the BAG registration records 45 m². Both figures are mentioned here, each with its own source. The difference between the two is not explained in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €261,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 82% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 74%, from €150,000 to €261,000. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for the area is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home itself was built in 1909.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 32 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. These are area-level indications based on public data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn and Aldi are both within about 170 metres, so just around the corner. A PLUS supermarket is about 460 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are 90 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Imelda primary school is about 257 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. The De Margriet primary school is about 434 metres away, a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Montessori Mavo is about 265 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stop Schiekade/Walenburgerweg is about 123 metres away, with lines 4 and 8. The Eudokiaplein stop, with lines 1, 4, 5, 6 and 38, is about 242 metres away. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 860 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Bergpolder?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.54, based on five reviews. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes it as a quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement, noting that many apartments have been renovated and the location is ideal. A third review is less positive, describing the houses as damp in winter and hot in summer.
Why is there no energy label in the listing?
The listing does not state an energy label. The home was built in 1909.
