A modern apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This fifth-floor apartment on Kruisplein sits right in the centre of Rotterdam, in the Cool neighbourhood. Built in 2013, it is part of a modern residential block with a lively urban setting. The asking price is €469,000. For comparison, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam is worth checking against this one.
Inside the home
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 65 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 66 m². It comes with a balcony and is fully owned. The agent describes the insulation as complete, with roof, wall and floor insulation plus double glazing. Heating is via district heating with underfloor heating throughout. The energy label is A++, an efficient label. There is a monthly homeowners' association fee of €235.
Life in Cool
Cool is a compact, central neighbourhood with a mix of residents. Of the 6,625 inhabitants, 62% live alone, and the average household size is 1.5. 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 of city-centre living. For more context, you can read about the Cool neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Everyday errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, just 56 metres away, and there are several other supermarkets within a short walk. For schools, the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is just around the corner, and the Augustinus primary school is a couple of streets away. The Erasmus Apotheek pharmacy is also close by, while the nearest GP practice is about a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well served: the Kruisplein tram stop is on your doorstep with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 18, and Rotterdam Centraal station is just around the corner. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €451,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 18%, from €383,000 to €451,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. 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 Kettner Makelaardij and Kettner NVM 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.
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About Kruisplein 574, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €469,000 is 4% above the WOZ value of €451,000, which was set on 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 18%, from €383,000 in 2020 to €451,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 65 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 66 m². It is located on the fifth floor and includes a balcony. The property is fully owned, and there is a monthly homeowners' association fee of €235.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. The agent describes the insulation as complete, including roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing. Heating is provided by district heating with underfloor heating throughout. This combination suggests the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
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 based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn supermarket is just 56 metres away, on your doorstep. There are also several other supermarkets within a short walk, including an AH to go at 376 metres, another Albert Heijn at 391 metres, a Coop at 441 metres, and yet another Albert Heijn at 461 metres.
How far is the nearest train station?
Rotterdam Centraal station is just 366 metres away, which is around a five-minute walk. The Kruisplein tram stop is even closer, at 74 metres, with tram lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 18. There is also a bus stop at Rotterdam Centraal Perron BB with lines 1 and 44.
What schools are in the area?
The Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans secondary school is 123 metres away, just around the corner. The Augustinus primary school is 415 metres away, a couple of streets from the apartment. There are also several other schools within walking distance, including Schakelschool de Gaffel and KC Het Oude Westen.
How do residents rate the Cool neighbourhood?
Residents give the Cool neighbourhood an average score of 6.25, based on four reviews. One resident mentions "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another simply says "Cool". The reviews reflect a mixed experience of living in this central area.
What is the average asking price in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price for homes in Cool is €561,466, while the median is €499,000. This apartment is listed at €469,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,028, while this home is listed at €7,215 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
