A waterside apartment in Hillegersberg Noord
This apartment sits on the Kerstant van den Bergelaan in Hillegersberg Noord, a leafy part of Rotterdam where the streets feel calm and green. Built in 1927, the home has a classic pre-war character, and the agent describes the setting as being right by the water in a residential area. With an asking price of €550,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €970,471. For context, that average is based on the current supply of apartments in Rotterdam, which includes a wide range of properties.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 121 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 107 m². The home has a garden on three sides: a rear garden of 111 m² facing northwest, plus a front and side garden. According to the agent, the property has partial double glazing and wall insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The home is offered as full ownership, and it is located on the first floor.
Life in Hillegersberg Noord
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says: "It's a nice neighbourhood where many families with children live, there are also many amenities such as the Albert Heijn, and there is a lot of nature." Another notes: "I really like the neighbourhood, but it's very difficult to reach. Very unfortunate and tiring since I'm a student and I spend a lot of time on this." A third resident describes Hillegersberg as "a very quiet and accessible neighbourhood, ideal for families and older people", adding that it is hygienic and has plenty of recreational space. The neighbourhood has around 7,850 inhabitants, and a large share of them are aged 65 or older. For more on the area, see the Hillegersberg Noord neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The AH XL supermarket is just around the corner, and a PLUS is a ten-minute walk away. Kindcentrum Emma primary school is a couple of streets away, and Vak College Hillegersberg for secondary education is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Leenen, and Apotheek Hillegersberg is nearby as well. For public transport, bus lines 10 and 35 stop at Argonautenweg, and tram line 4 runs from Bergse Dorpsstraat. Rotterdam Noord train station is about 1.8 km away. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam, where the city centre is easily reachable.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €585,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €550,000 is 6% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 52%, from €386,000 to €585,000. As for the area, the address has a medium foundation risk indication, which is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 50 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. Pluvial flooding risk is low, and flood risk is low both now and in 2050; heat stress is medium.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Baljon makelaars and their listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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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 Kerstant van den Bergelaan 64A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €550,000, while the WOZ value is €585,000 as of 1 January 2025. That means the asking price is 6% below the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, but it does give an indication of how the price relates to the official assessment.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The agent lists the living area as 121 m², while the BAG registration records 107 m². There is a rear garden of 111 m² facing northwest, plus a front and side garden, so the outdoor space is generous for an apartment.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent notes that the home has partial double glazing and wall insulation, which may help somewhat, but the label itself indicates that the home is not among the most energy-efficient.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from public sources such as the Klimaateffectatlas. This is not an inspection of the home itself, but an indication for the surrounding area. The home was built in 1927 on clay soil, which is a factor in the risk assessment.
What amenities are within walking distance?
The AH XL supermarket is about 300 metres away, and a PLUS is just under a kilometre away. Kindcentrum Emma primary school is about 230 metres away, and Vak College Hillegersberg secondary school is about 310 metres away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Leenen at 390 metres, and Apotheek Hillegersberg is at 403 metres.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents of Hillegersberg Noord give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident praises the many amenities and the amount of nature, while another mentions that it is quiet but difficult to reach by public transport. A third resident highlights the accessibility by tram, car and train.
What public transport options are available?
Bus lines 10 and 35 stop at Argonautenweg, about 270 metres away, and tram line 4 runs from Bergse Dorpsstraat at 307 metres. Bus line 174 stops at Minervalaan at 408 metres. Rotterdam Noord train station is about 1.8 km away, so the city centre is reachable by train as well.
How does the price per square metre compare with the neighbourhood?
The asking price per square metre is €4,545, based on the agent's listed living area of 121 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,870, so this home is priced below that average. This is consistent with the overall asking price being 43% below the neighbourhood average.
