A spacious apartment in a leafy corner of Hillegersberg
This ground-floor apartment sits in Hillegersberg Noord, a part of Rotterdam where the streets are quiet and the trees are tall. With five rooms spread over two floors and a living area of around 122 square metres, there is plenty of room to spread out. The asking price of €669,500 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €931,620. For context, that average is based on all types of homes currently for sale, not just apartments. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its size and its setting.
The home itself
The apartment occupies the ground floor and has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 123 square metres, while the BAG registration records 122 square metres. There is a rear garden of 44 square metres facing northwest, plus a balcony. The home has cavity wall insulation and is heated by a combi boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €100 per month. Built in 1927, the property carries an energy label C.
Life in Hillegersberg Noord
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a nice and cosy neighbourhood where many families with children live, with plenty of amenities such as the Albert Heijn and a lot of nature. Another says it is a very quiet and accessible neighbourhood, ideal for families and older people, with plenty of recreational space and good tram, car and train connections. A third resident, a student, finds the neighbourhood nice but difficult to reach, which they find tiring. The neighbourhood has around 7,850 inhabitants, and a large share of them are 65 or older. For more on what it is like to live here, have a look at the Hillegersberg Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, and a PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. Kindcentrum Emma primary school is on your doorstep, and Vak College Hillegersberg for secondary education is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Leenen, a five-minute walk, with Apotheek Hillegersberg pharmacy just a bit further. Tram line 4 stops at Bergse Dorpsstraat, just around the corner, and Rotterdam Noord train station is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam is a large one, and this part of it has a village-like feel.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €488,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 37% above that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 34%, from €364,000 to €488,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication for the area is medium, based on the clay soil and the 1927 construction, with 1% of buildings in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including J.J. van Oosten Makelaardij | Baerz & Co.
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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.
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About Kerstant van den Bergelaan 4A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €669,500 is 28% below the average asking price in Hillegersberg Noord, which is €931,620. That average covers all types of homes currently for sale, so it includes larger and more expensive properties. The price per square metre is €5,443, based on the agent's listed living area of 123 square metres.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms in total, including four bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is on the ground floor and has a rear garden of 44 square metres facing northwest, plus a balcony. The agent lists the living area at 123 square metres, while the BAG registration records 122 square metres.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €488,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 37% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 34%, from €364,000 in 2020 to €488,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and does not necessarily reflect the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for the area is medium. This is based on the clay soil and the fact that the home was built in 1927, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of buildings in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, about 278 metres away, and a PLUS is 875 metres away. Kindcentrum Emma primary school is 53 metres from the home, and Vak College Hillegersberg for secondary education is 369 metres away. There are also several other schools within walking distance.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents give Hillegersberg Noord an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a nice and cosy neighbourhood with many families and plenty of amenities. Another says it is very quiet and accessible, with good tram, car and train connections. A third resident finds it nice but difficult to reach.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 4 stops at Bergse Dorpsstraat, 168 metres away, and also at C.N.A. Looslaan and Liduinaplein, both within 400 metres. Rotterdam Noord train station is 1.8 kilometres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The tram provides a direct connection within the city, though specific destinations are not listed.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. This label indicates the home's energy performance as registered, but it does not say anything about the condition of the building. The home has cavity wall insulation and a combi boiler, according to the agent. With label C, energy costs are likely to be moderate, but the actual costs depend on usage and the efficiency of the installations.
