A classic apartment in Middelland
This apartment on Jan Sonjéstraat 23B sits in Middelland, a lively part of Rotterdam's Delfshaven district. The area has a real mix of people and something for everyone, as one resident puts it. Built in 1905, the home spans two floors and carries energy label D. The asking price is €575,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €500,592, and the average asking price per m² is €5,045, while this home is listed at €5,180 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its size and period character.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 111 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 119 m². The home sits on the first living floor and has a rear garden of 34 m² facing west. It is fully owned, with an HOA fee of €95 per month. The agent notes HR glazing and wall insulation, and heating runs on a combi boiler. The property is described as being on a quiet road in a residential area. With a volume of 383 m³, the space feels generous for an apartment of this era.
Life in Middelland
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable," while another calls it "Great spot in Rotterdam." A third describes living "right in the middle of Middelland," praising the mix of people, the schools, playgrounds, and the square where events are often organised. They mention a neighbourhood newspaper that lists activities, and that the council cleans up every morning, keeping things tidy. The same resident notes four different trams, two bus lines, and a metro within a five-minute walk. With 11,695 residents, the neighbourhood has a high share of single-person households at 56%. The housing stock is mostly pre-war, with 80% built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Middelland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, and the Aldi is just around the corner. For organic options, Ekoplaza is a five-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan, is a couple of streets away, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum for secondary education is also close. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk KMD is a five-minute walk, and Apotheek Middelland is just around the corner. The Erasmus Medisch Centrum hospital is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, the tram stop 1e Middellandstraat is on your doorstep with lines 1, 7, and 11, and the bus stop Tiendplein is just around the corner with lines 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 16, and 44. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk away. This is all within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €603,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price of €575,000 is 5% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 75%, from €345,000 to €603,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The foundation risk indication is low, with 1% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the norm, and similar for rail and air traffic. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. Flood risk from rivers is low, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VENK makelaars taxateurs and their listing on Funda. The agent is VENK makelaars taxateurs.
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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 Jan Sonjéstraat 23B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €575,000, which is 5% below the WOZ value of €603,000 as of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 75%, from €345,000 in 2020 to €603,000 in 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about the asking price.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 111 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 119 m². The home sits on the first living floor and has a rear garden of 34 m² facing west. The volume is 383 m³. The agent notes HR glazing and wall insulation, and heating runs on a combi boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with homes with higher labels. The agent does mention HR glazing and wall insulation, which may help with efficiency, but the label itself is a separate fact. No specific cost figures are provided in the listing, so it is not possible to estimate monthly energy bills.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. In the area, 1% of properties built before 1970 have an elevated risk of pile rot. The home was built in 1905, which is before 1970, but the risk level is still indicated as low.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Noise levels are indicated as not above the norm for all sources. Road traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, rail noise is 34 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 27 dB Lden, all based on reference years 2022 and 2023. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The levels are all below the relevant noise standards.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Dirk supermarket is 137 metres away, so it is on your doorstep. The Aldi is 245 metres away, just around the corner. For organic options, Ekoplaza is 545 metres away, a five-minute walk. There are also Albert Heijn and SPAR express within about 580 metres. In total, there are 95 supermarkets within 5 km, so you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What public transport options are available?
The tram stop 1e Middellandstraat is 86 metres away, with lines 1, 7, and 11. The bus stop Tiendplein is 191 metres away, with lines 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 16, and 44. The tram stop Claes de Vrieselaan is 426 metres away, with lines 4, 6, 14, and 32. Rotterdam Centraal station is 935 metres away, about a ten-minute walk. No travel times or destinations are specified in the listing.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another calls it "Great spot in Rotterdam." A third describes living "right in the middle of Middelland," praising the mix of people, the schools, playgrounds, and the square where events are organised. They also mention a neighbourhood newspaper and that the council cleans up every morning.
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €575,000 is above the average asking price in Middelland, which is €500,592. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €425,000, and prices range from €185,000 to €1,282,500. The average asking price per m² is €5,045, while this home is listed at €5,180 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures are provided for context.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan, 290 metres away. Het Praktijkcollege Centrum, a secondary school, is 352 metres away. There is also KC Het Oude Westen, a primary school, at 364 metres. For specialised education, Schreuder College Taborstraat and Yulius Middelland College are both about 419 metres away. In total, there are 193 schools within 5 km.
