Afrikaanderwijk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 2024 apartment on Laan op Zuid is brand new and energy-efficient with an A+++ label. At €420,000, the asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €568,759, though the 64 m² floor area is 46% smaller than the local norm. That makes it a keen entry point for a modern home in Rotterdam, especially compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
The Afrikaanderwijk is a dense, urban area with a strong sense of community. One resident says: "There are many facilities. People are helpful. There are sports to do. Friendly people. People give each other attention." Another notes: "Nice, a bit unsafe at night but all in all a cosy neighbourhood." Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.26 out of 10. The area is very densely populated, with many families and a mix of ages. For more context, see the neighbourhood Afrikaanderwijk.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and Lidl is just around the corner. Jumbo is a five-minute walk away. For school runs, De Clipper primary school is on your doorstep, Basisschool de Wissel is just around the corner, and OBS Nelson Mandela is a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Laan op Zuid 1209, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
There are many facilities. People are helpful.. There are sports to do. Friendly people. People give each other attention.
Auto-translated to English by AINice, a bit unsafe at night but all in all a cosy neighbourhood
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About Laan op Zuid 1209, Rotterdam
The asking price of €420,000 is 26% below the average asking price in the Afrikaanderwijk (€568,759). However, the apartment is also smaller than average (64 m² vs 119 m²). Given that it's a brand-new build with an A+++ energy label, the price is keen for a modern home in this part of Rotterdam.
The Afrikaanderwijk is a very densely populated urban neighbourhood with a mix of families and singles. Residents describe it as friendly and helpful, with plenty of facilities and sports options. Some note it can feel a bit unsafe at night, but overall it's considered cosy. The area scores 7.26 out of 10 based on two reviews.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short bike ride.
Albert Heijn is just 100 metres away, Lidl is 200 metres away, and Jumbo is about 600 metres away. So daily groceries are very convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: De Clipper (120 m), Basisschool de Wissel (200 m), and OBS Nelson Mandela (230 m). Secondary schools are about 0.9 km away.
The apartment has an A+++ energy label, the highest possible. This means very low energy costs and a minimal environmental footprint. In the neighbourhood, over 86% of homes have an A or A+ label, so this is consistent with the local trend.
At 64 m², this apartment is 46% smaller than the average home in the Afrikaanderwijk (119 m²). It's a compact living space, typical for a new-build apartment in a dense urban area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Afrikaanderwijk