A high-rise home with a sunny terrace
This apartment on the 15th floor of a 2012 building sits in the heart of Rotterdam, in the Cool neighbourhood. The home has a sunny terrace and a free view, and it is offered for €650,000. According to the agent, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam is €561,466, which puts this home 16% above that figure.
Inside the apartment
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is 92 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 91 m². The home has wall insulation and is heated by district heating. It comes with a parking space in the garage and a sunny terrace. The property is in full ownership, and the homeowners' association fee is €310.70 per month.
Life in Cool
Cool is a compact neighbourhood in the centre of Rotterdam, with about 6,625 residents. It is a young area: nearly half of the residents are between 25 and 45, and most households are single-person. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.25, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another simply calls it "Cool". The reviews reflect a mixed experience, typical of a busy central district. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Cool neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this address. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and another is just around the corner. The SPAR is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje are both a ten-minute walk. The GP practice Wijnhaven is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Westblaak is just around the corner. The tram stop Lijnbaan is just around the corner, with lines 1, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 12. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €557,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 12%, from €496,000 to €557,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. The climate indications for the area include elevated pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ooms Makelaars.
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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 Karel Doormanstraat 392G, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €650,000 is 17% above the WOZ value of €557,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also 16% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €561,466. These figures are precomputed and give an indication of where the asking price sits relative to other data points.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 92 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 91 m². The home is on the 15th floor and has a sunny terrace. It also includes a parking space in the garage. The property is in full ownership, and the homeowners' association fee is €310.70 per month.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home also has wall insulation and is heated by district heating, according to the agent. The energy label is based on the building's characteristics and does not say anything about the condition of the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The data comes from public sources and gives a general picture of the risk in the surrounding area, not a verdict on this particular building.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 32 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 25 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on public data from 2022 and 2023. They are area-level indications and do not reflect the actual noise experienced inside the home, which depends on factors like insulation and window placement.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within easy reach. An Albert Heijn is just 56 metres away, on your doorstep. Another Albert Heijn is at 133 metres, and an AH to go is at 184 metres. A SPAR is at 291 metres, and a third Albert Heijn is at 408 metres. With 97 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Several schools are within walking distance. The Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging, a primary school, is at 513 metres, and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is at 522 metres. For secondary education, the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is at 534 metres. There are also other primary schools nearby, including Jan Prins at 537 metres and Willibrord at 553 metres. In total, 205 schools are within 5 kilometres.
How is the public transport connection?
Public transport is well within reach. The tram stop Lijnbaan is at 138 metres, with lines 1, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 12. The bus stop Westblaak is at 165 metres, with lines 4, 5, 7, 11, 16 and 32. The metro and tram stop Beurs is at 227 metres, serving lines A, B, C, D, E and others. Rotterdam Centraal train station is at 775 metres, about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of Cool give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.25, based on four reviews. One resident mentions "a lot of vagrants" but notes that police respond quickly. Another resident simply describes the area as "Cool". The reviews reflect a mixed experience, typical of a central urban district. The neighbourhood has a young population, with 49% of residents between 25 and 45, and 62% of households are single-person.
