A grand apartment in Delfshaven
This apartment on Looiershof 48 sits in Delfshaven, a part of Rotterdam where the streets have a lively, multicultural rhythm. Built in 1909, the building carries the character of its era, and the home itself spans two floors on the third living level. With an asking price of €500,000, the price is in line with the market, according to the precomputed comparison with the neighbourhood average. The home is one of the apartments in Rotterdam currently on the market.
Inside the home
The agent describes a three-room layout with two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 137 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 136 m². There is a roof terrace, a sunny terrace as the garden, and a parking space. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by district heating. It is offered in full ownership, with an HOA fee of €498.50 per month.
Life in Delfshaven
Residents of the district of Delfshaven give their area an average score of 6.92, based on 26 reviews. One resident describes it as a nice, cosy and multicultural neighbourhood where many different people live together, with lots of children playing outside and a real sense of community around a little square. Another resident mentions nuisance from youths and litter on the street, while a third notes noise from neighbours but appreciates the many activities and educational locations. The district has around 7,215 inhabitants, and 61% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a Jumbo a ten-minute walk away. Primary schools Delfshaven and Harbour IBSR Bilingual are a couple of streets away, as is Middelland College for secondary education. The GP practice Maasdokters is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Schiemond is just around the corner. Tram stop Oostkousdijk is on your doorstep with lines 5, 8 and 18, and Rotterdam Centraal station is about 2.4 km away. The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of buildings in the area having an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and in 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 Heerlijk Thuis Makelaardij.
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About Looiershof 48, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in Delfshaven?
The asking price of €500,000 is 22% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €411,122, which puts it in line with the market according to the precomputed comparison. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,699, while this home is listed at €3,650 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The home's living area of 137 m² is 49% larger than the neighbourhood average of 92 m².
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 home is located on the third living level and has a volume of 457 m³. There is a roof terrace, a sunny terrace described as the garden, and a parking space. The agent lists the living area at 137 m², while the BAG registration states 136 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label B, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively moderate compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by district heating. These features are separate facts from the label itself, but together they give an indication of the home's energy performance.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The HOA fee is €498.50 per month, as stated in the listing. The listing does not specify what this fee covers, so it is not possible to say whether it includes building insurance, maintenance reserves or other services. This is a significant monthly cost to consider alongside the mortgage and other expenses.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built in 1909, and in the area 2% of buildings have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources and does not replace a structural survey.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 56 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below the norm. These figures are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data, not measurements taken at the property itself. The actual noise experience can vary depending on the exact position of the rooms.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 300 metres away, just around the corner. A Jumbo is about 900 metres away, and there is also a SPAR express at a similar distance. Another Albert Heijn is about a kilometre away, and Ekoplaza is just over a kilometre from the home. This gives several options for daily groceries within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Primary schools Delfshaven and Harbour IBSR Bilingual are both within about 200 metres, a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Middelland College is also about 170 metres away, and De Theaterhavo/vwo is about 290 metres away. The nearest childcare centre is about 400 metres from the home, according to the neighbourhood data.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop Oostkousdijk is on your doorstep, with lines 5, 8 and 18. Pieter de Hoochweg stop is about 380 metres away, serving bus and tram lines 3, 5, 8 and 18. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 2.4 km away, which is a short bike ride or a tram journey. The listing does not state travel times to specific destinations.
What do residents say about living in Delfshaven?
Residents of the district of Delfshaven give an average score of 6.92, based on 26 reviews. One resident describes it as a cosy, multicultural neighbourhood with many children and a strong sense of community around a little square. Another mentions nuisance from youths and litter, while a third appreciates the many activities and educational locations but notes noise from neighbours. These reviews describe the district, not this specific home.
