A pre-war apartment in Rubroek
This apartment on Leopoldstraat 18A sits in Rubroek, a neighbourhood in the Kralingen-Crooswijk district of Rotterdam. The building dates from 1941, so it has that pre-war character you find in this part of the city. The asking price is €269,000, which is 30% below the average asking price of €386,814 for homes in the neighbourhood. That puts the price on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,203, and this home is listed at €5,490 per m². If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
This listing does not state the energy label. As a result, you cannot tell from the listing how energy-efficient the home is. The apartment has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The living area is 49 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 50 m². The agent has not published any details about the garden, balcony, garage, insulation or heating. The home has been listed since 10 November 2026.
Rubroek
Rubroek is a neighbourhood where residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really." Another resident mentions: "We regularly have trouble with full rubbish bins, causing rubbish bags to be left on the street, and I see in the neighbourhood app that there are issues with stolen packages from delivery services." A third resident simply says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." The neighbourhood has 8,430 inhabitants, and 59% of households are single-person households. The reviews reflect a mix of students and families, with a generally good atmosphere, though sometimes noisy. For more on the area, see the Rubroek neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk and Jumbo. The nearest primary schools are Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk, both a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Spanhoff pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, tram stops Kipstraat and Meent are just around the corner, served by lines 6 and 7. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam is well served by these connections, as you would expect from the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €269,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €192,000 to €269,000. As for address-level risk data, the noise level from road traffic is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk for both the current situation and 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to 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 Rdam Makelaars and Rdam makelaars on Pararius.
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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 Leopoldstraat 18A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €269,000, which is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €269,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price closely matches the municipal valuation. The WOZ value has risen by 40% over the past five years, from €192,000 in 2020 to €269,000 in 2025. The price is also 30% below the average asking price of €386,814 for homes in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has 3 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The living area is listed as 49 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records it as 50 m². The building dates from 1941. The listing does not state whether there is a garden, balcony or garage, and no details about insulation or heating are provided.
What is the WOZ value and how has it developed?
The WOZ value is €269,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value increased by 40%, from €192,000 to €269,000. The asking price is virtually equal to this WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The building was constructed in 1941, which is before 1970, but the risk level is still indicated as low.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn is 291 metres away, Dirk is 346 metres, and Jumbo is 359 metres. A second Albert Heijn is at 475 metres, and another at 624 metres. This gives you plenty of options for daily groceries without needing to travel far.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes it as a safe, clean and beautiful neighbourhood with nature and houses, and notes that the metro and tram are nearby. Another mentions that the area buzzes with students and families, with a mostly good atmosphere, though sometimes noisy. A third says it is fairly quiet and everything is nearby.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stops Kipstraat and Meent are both 230 metres away, served by lines 6 and 7. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 572 metres away. This gives you access to both tram and train services within a short walk. The nearest tram stop, Jonker Fransstraat, is 494 metres away and also served by lines 6 and 7.
Why is there no energy label in this listing?
The agent has not published this field. As a result, you cannot determine the energy efficiency of this home from the listing. The building dates from 1941, but no further information about insulation or heating is provided.
