Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1933 apartment on Insulindestraat sits in a neighbourhood that's quietly changing. At €325,000, the asking price is 17% below the Bergpolder average of €390,956, partly because the 52 m² floor area is 37% smaller than the neighbourhood norm of 83 m². For a two-room flat with energy label D, the price feels in line with what you'd expect for a compact, older home. See more apartments in Rotterdam.
Bergpolder is a mixed bag, and residents are honest about it. One 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 gentrification is underway but tempered by a large stock of social housing. "You can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker," they add. A third review is less kind: "Unfriendly neighbourhood... everyone on their own island." Based on five reviews, the average score is 6.54. The area is densely built (5,956 addresses per km²) and home to many singles, 70% of households are one-person. Learn more about the neighbourhood Bergpolder.
For your morning bread, SPAR express is on your doorstep, and Aldi and Albert Heijn are just around the corner. There are several primary schools within a five-minute walk: IKC De Lis, Imelda, and Juliana van Stolbergschool. A park or public garden is also just around the corner. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Immobilia Real Estate B.V. and Funda.
Details of this home
Insulindestraat 71B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people.
Auto-translated to English by AIBergpolder has improved significantly in recent years. Many apartments have been renovated, there is an influx of nice new residents, and the location is ideal. You do notice a clear difference in lifestyle between the old and new residents, but that is not disturbing in itself. Gentrification is underway, following the surrounding neighbourhoods, but is somewhat controlled by the large stock of (social) rental homes in the area. The result is that you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker. Everyone lives together harmoniously, but within their own bubble. Houses are old, very old, so they often need some love if they haven't been renovated yet. But the location is perfect, and there are many beautiful inner gardens that compensate for the bare streets. Everything you need is within walking distance. I think the arrival of the Hofbogenpark will give the neighbourhood a further boost. The greenery is still a bit sparse in some places in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfriendly neighbourhood..everyone on their own island..houses damp and poor in winter..bloody hot in summer.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, often many outings and organisations that are made here for children as well as for adults, good causes are achieved and good environment
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly quiet living, though expensive, the Schieweg is often messy and there should be more benches in the neighbourhood. Here and there some green spots to enjoy nature. Supermarkets are a bit of a walk away, but there's a chip shop and a convenience store on every street corner. The Schieweg also has its own tram stop with frequent trams. Buses are scarce in the area.
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About Insulindestraat 71B, Rotterdam
The asking price is 17% below the Bergpolder average of €390,956, but the apartment is also 37% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 83 m². At €6,250 per m², it's above the neighbourhood average of €5,120 per m². So while the total price is lower, you're paying a premium per square metre for a compact, older flat.
The energy label is D. That's typical for a pre-war building, most homes in Bergpolder (92%) were built before 1945. Label D means moderate insulation; heating costs will be higher than in a modern home, but it's not the worst. In the neighbourhood, 33% of homes have label D or lower.
Bergpolder is very urban (address density 5,956 per km²) and has everything you need within walking distance. A supermarket, primary school, and park are all within a few hundred metres. The train station is 2.2 km away, so about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. Residents appreciate the mix of people and the improving amenities.
The apartment is 52 m², built in 1933, and has energy label D.
There are currently 141 apartments for sale in Bergpolder, with prices ranging from €249,000 to €1,250,000. The median price is €375,000. In the past year, 458 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 44 days, so the market is fairly active.
The listing does not mention a garden, balcony, or terrace. The plot size is not given, so it's unlikely there is private outdoor space. However, there is a park or public garden just 300 metres away, and residents mention beautiful inner gardens in the neighbourhood.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Bergpolder
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