A classic portico flat in Rubroek
This apartment sits in Rubroek, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets buzz with students and families. The atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy, as one resident puts it. The home itself is a portico flat on the fourth floor, built in 1941, with an energy label C. At €325,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €391,554. For context, there are currently 56 homes for sale in Rubroek, and the average price per square metre here is €5,033. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price.
Inside the apartment
The flat has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 67 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 70 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing. Heating comes from block heating, and the property is in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €117.92. The apartment is located in the centre, which is reflected in the setting.
Life in Rubroek
Rubroek is a neighbourhood where many residents live alone, and the average household size is 1.7. Residents of the district give it 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 notes: "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 a mix of ages, with 35% of residents between 25 and 45. For more on the area, see the Rubroek neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
For daily errands, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and the Jumbo and Dirk are a couple of streets away. The Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both on your doorstep, and the Koningin Wilhelminaschool is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy Apotheek Spanhoff is just around the corner. Tram stops Meent and Kipstraat, served by lines 6 and 7, are both just around the corner. Rotterdam Blaak station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers plenty of options for getting around, as the municipality of Rotterdam page shows.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €303,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 12%, from €271,000 to €303,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 62 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with a low flood risk now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Baljon 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 Leopoldstraat 7D, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €325,000 is 17% below the average asking price in Rubroek, which is €391,554. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 70 m², is €4,643, which is 8% below the neighbourhood average of €5,033 per m². This makes the price keen compared with other homes currently for sale in the area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 67 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 70 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is on the fourth floor of a portico flat building.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €303,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 7% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 12%, from €271,000 in 2020 to €303,000 in 2025. 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. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1941, which is before 1970, a period that is sometimes associated with foundation issues, but the risk level here is low.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just around the corner at 256 metres. Jumbo and Dirk are also close, at 372 and 380 metres respectively. For schools, the Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both on your doorstep at 155 metres, and the Koningin Wilhelminaschool is a five-minute walk at 414 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the district give it an average score of 7.65 out of 10, based on 14 reviews. One resident says it is a very safe neighbourhood, clean and beautiful with nature and houses. Another mentions that the area buzzes with students and families, and the atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy. There are also issues with full rubbish bins and stolen packages, according to one review.
What public transport options are nearby?
The nearest tram stops are Meent and Kipstraat, both just around the corner, served by lines 6 and 7. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk at 604 metres. This gives you access to both tram and train services without needing to travel far.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The exact energy costs will depend on your usage and the current energy prices.
