A 1960s apartment in Zuidwijk
This apartment on Langenhorst 291 sits in Zuidwijk, a post-war neighbourhood in the Charlois district of Rotterdam. The area was built up in the 1960s, and the home dates from 1961. With a price of €265,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €342,105, which works out at 23% below that average. For context, the average asking price per square metre in Zuidwijk is €4,010, while this home comes in at €3,786 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one sits at the lower end of the price range.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 70 square metres, and the volume is 230 cubic metres. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs. The home is set in a residential area, near public transport, a school, and a shopping centre, as the agent describes it. The listing does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage, so outdoor space is not part of the offering.
Life in Zuidwijk
Zuidwijk is a neighbourhood of about 14,000 residents, and most homes here were built between 1945 and 1970. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.6, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood." Another is more critical: "Dirty, full of shady types and homeless people who aggressively ask for money. There are plenty of supermarkets, but otherwise only one chemist, Kruidvat." The same resident notes that accessibility is "substandard," with only one bus line running through the neighbourhood. For a fuller picture of what it is like to live here, you can read more about the Zuidwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, a PLUS supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Basisschool Christophoor, is a couple of streets away, and there are secondary schools within a short walk. A pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Punt Zuid, is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice is further out. For public transport, the Langenhorst stop is on your doorstep, served by tram and bus lines 5, 11, and 70. The nearest train station, Rotterdam Lombardijen, is about 2.6 kilometres away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of services and connections, as you would expect from a major city.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this home, so no comparison with the asking price can be made. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 63 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk is low, though the home was built in 1961 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Santos Makelaardij.
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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 Langenhorst 291, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Zuidwijk?
The asking price of €265,000 is 23% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €342,105. The average asking price per square metre in Zuidwijk is €4,010, while this home is listed at €3,786 per square metre, which is 6% below that average. These figures come from the current listings in the neighbourhood, so they give a sense of where this home sits in the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 70 square metres, and the volume is 230 cubic metres. The agent describes the setting as a residential area near public transport, a school, and a shopping centre. No garden, balcony, or garage is mentioned in the listing.
Is there a WOZ value for this home?
No WOZ value is stated for this home. Without it, there is no comparison to make between the WOZ value and the asking price, nor any indication of how the value has developed over the past five years.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is above the standard at 63 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the home itself. The data does not specify what this means for the indoor environment.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
A PLUS supermarket is 89 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is 749 metres away. The nearest primary school is Basisschool Christophoor at 282 metres, and there are secondary schools within about 400 metres, including Het Praktijkcollege Zuidwijk and Vak College Zuidrand. A pharmacy, BENU Apotheek Punt Zuid, is 144 metres away, and the nearest GP practice is further out at 2.3 kilometres.
What is public transport like in Zuidwijk?
The nearest stop is Langenhorst, 115 metres away, served by tram and bus lines 5, 11, and 70. Another stop, Larenkamp, is 310 metres away with bus lines 11 and 70. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 2.6 kilometres away. The listing does not state any destinations or travel times for these lines.
What do residents say about living in Zuidwijk?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.6, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood." Another describes the area as "dirty, full of shady types and homeless people who aggressively ask for money," and notes that amenities are limited beyond supermarkets. A third review is simply titled "Quiet" with the text "Normal." These are personal opinions from a small number of residents.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The notes mention that the home was built in 1961 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, without further detail on what that means in practice.
