A ground-floor apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This ground-floor apartment sits in the Oude Westen, a lively part of Rotterdam Centrum. The asking price of €850,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. The price is 82% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €465,972, and the price per square metre is also above the local average. For context, the neighbourhood has 53 homes for sale, with an average asking price of €465,972 and a median of €389,000. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its size and location.
The home itself
Built in 1937, this is a ground-floor apartment (a benedenwoning) with four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 184 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists it as 122 m². The home has a rear garden of 203 m², accessible from the back, and is in full ownership. According to the agent, the insulation includes double glazing, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and there is a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €182.
The Oude Westen neighbourhood
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "Ideal location", adding that they lived there during their student days. Another resident simply says: "Cool". The neighbourhood has around 9,630 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 57%. The average household size is 1.7. Most of the housing stock was built before 1945, and about 19% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the area, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the SPAR express and Coop are just around the corner. For schools, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium are a couple of streets away, while primary school KC Het Oude Westen is a five-minute walk. The GP Maasdokters is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Wester Apotheek is just around the corner. The Erasmus MC - Sophia hospital is a couple of streets away. For public transport, bus line 32 stops at Breitnerstraat on your doorstep, and trams 4, 6 and 14 run from Mathenesserlaan and Bloemkwekersstraat just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €725,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 17% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €516,000 to €725,000. As for address-level risk data, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. The current flood risk is low, and the heat stress indication is medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Voorberg NVM Makelaars and Voorberg NVM Makelaars on Funda.
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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 Mathenesserlaan 135BGR, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €850,000 is 17% above the WOZ value of €725,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €465,972.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this ground-floor apartment has four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on one floor. The living area is listed as 122 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 184 m². There is a rear garden of 203 m², accessible from the back. The home is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs. The agent states that the home has double glazing, HR+ glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation, and there is a central heating boiler. The label itself does not tell you about the condition of the building.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1937, which is before 1970, and that is a factor in the risk assessment. No further details are given.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data shows the noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 31 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on data from 2022 and 2023, not measurements taken at the home itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is about 176 metres away, on your doorstep. The SPAR express is 333 metres away and the Coop is 338 metres, both just around the corner. There are also an AH to go at 389 metres and an Ekoplaza at 521 metres. In total, there are 96 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Het Praktijkcollege Centrum, a secondary school, is 276 metres away, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 278 metres away. For primary education, KC Het Oude Westen is 316 metres away, Schakelschool de Gaffel is 372 metres, and Augustinus is 507 metres. All are within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 32 stops at Breitnerstraat, about 94 metres away. Trams 4, 6 and 14 run from Mathenesserlaan at 164 metres and Bloemkwekersstraat at 197 metres. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 1.1 kilometres away, a ten-minute walk. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Centraal.
What do residents say about the Oude Westen district?
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "Ideal location", and mentions living there during their student days. Another resident says: "Cool". The reviews describe the district as a whole, not specifically this neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 41% between 2020 and 2025, from €516,000 to €725,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025. This development is a municipal valuation trend, not an indication of the current market value of this specific home.
