Bergpolder, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Luzacstraat in Rotterdam's Bergpolder neighbourhood has a lived-in feel, with original 1933 bones and an energy label C. At 51 m² it's compact, and the asking price of €275,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €404,310, a keen entry point for the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Bergpolder is a mixed area where old and new residents live side by side. One resident says: "Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people." Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood with room for improvement," noting that many apartments have been renovated and the location is ideal, though the housing stock is old and often needs work. The neighbourhood is predominantly pre-war (90% built before 1945), and most homes are rental properties. It's a densely populated area with many single-person households. For more on the area, see the Bergpolder neighbourhood.
For your morning bread, PLUS is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk. Two primary schools, Dominicus and OBS de Blijberg, are a couple of streets away, making the school run easy. The Hofbogenpark is expected to give the area a green boost, and there's a park or public garden on your doorstep. For broader context, the municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed exclusively via Van Herk Makelaars Rotterdam.
Details of this home
Luzacstraat 13B01, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 5 residents
Since I've been living here, I've come across friendly people.
Auto-translated to English by AIBergpolder has improved significantly in recent years. Many apartments have been renovated, there is an influx of nice new residents, and the location is ideal. You do notice a clear difference in lifestyle between the old and new residents, but that is not disturbing in itself. Gentrification is underway, following the surrounding neighbourhoods, but is somewhat controlled by the large stock of (social) rental homes in the area. The result is that you can literally meet anyone here, from yuppie to student to family to asylum seeker. Everyone lives together harmoniously, but within their own bubble. Houses are old, very old, so they often need some love if they haven't been renovated yet. But the location is perfect, and there are many beautiful inner gardens that compensate for the bare streets. Everything you need is within walking distance. I think the arrival of the Hofbogenpark will give the neighbourhood a further boost. The greenery is still a bit sparse in some places in the area.
Auto-translated to English by AIUnfriendly neighbourhood..everyone on their own island..houses damp and poor in winter..bloody hot in summer.
Auto-translated to English by AINice neighbourhood, often many outings and organisations that are made here for children as well as for adults, good causes are achieved and good environment
Auto-translated to English by AIFairly quiet living, though expensive, the Schieweg is often messy and there should be more benches in the neighbourhood. Here and there some green spots to enjoy nature. Supermarkets are a bit of a walk away, but there's a chip shop and a convenience store on every street corner. The Schieweg also has its own tram stop with frequent trams. Buses are scarce in the area.
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About Luzacstraat 13B01, Rotterdam
The asking price of €275,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €404,310, which makes it a relatively affordable option in Bergpolder. However, the apartment is also 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average (51 m² vs 87 m²). The price per square metre works out to about €5,392, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,019 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a bit more per square metre.
The energy label is C, which is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home has reasonable insulation but is not as efficient as modern builds. You can expect moderate energy costs, but nothing extreme. In Bergpolder, about 35% of homes have label C, while 42% have a lower rating (D or below), so this home is in the middle of the pack.
The nearest train station is 2.2 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes it less convenient for daily commuting by train, but the neighbourhood has good tram and bus connections.
Residents describe a mix of people, from yuppies to students to families, living harmoniously but within their own bubbles. One resident notes friendly encounters, while another mentions a clear lifestyle difference between old and new residents. The area has a high proportion of single-person households (about 70% of households), and the average household size is 1.5 people.
The listing does not provide details on the interior condition, but the building dates from 1933. Residents note that many apartments in the area have been renovated, but older homes often need some work. The energy label C suggests the basic structure is reasonably maintained. You would need to view the property to assess its current state.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Dominicus (241 m) and OBS de Blijberg (251 m) are both just around the corner. For secondary education, the Grafisch Lyceum Rotterdam is about 323 m away. The neighbourhood also has a special primary school, Bergkristal, at 549 m.
The neighbourhood recorded 556 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a dense urban area. However, residents' reviews are mixed: one describes the area as "quiet" with room for improvement, while another calls it "unfriendly." As with any city neighbourhood, it's worth visiting at different times to get a feel for the area.
PLUS is just 327 m away (a five-minute walk), and Albert Heijn is 521 m. There's also a SPAR express at 605 m and an Aldi at 639 m. So daily groceries are very convenient, with several options within a ten-minute walk.
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