Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis monumental apartment on Mathenesserlaan is a rare find in Rotterdam. With 430 m² of living space spread across a classic 1898 building, it offers a scale you simply don't see often. The energy label is C, which is reasonable for a home of this age. At €2,250,000, it is the most expensive property currently for sale in the neighbourhood, the price sits 295% above the average asking price in the area, so it's clearly on the high side. For context, apartments in Rotterdam at this size are exceptional.
Two residents have reviewed the Oude Westen, giving it an average score of 7.02 out of 10. One calls it a "perfect spot" and says it's a "nice place, plenty of entertainment". Another describes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", mentioning drug use and heavy traffic, but also praising the location close to shops, museums and restaurants, and the quiet street in the evenings. The neighbourhood is densely built with 6,709 addresses per km², and most homes are pre-war. It's a mixed area with many singles and students, but also a core of engaged neighbours. Learn more about the neighbourhood Oude Westen.
Daily errands are easy: SPAR express is just around the corner, Ekoplaza and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, KC Het Oude Westen (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (secondary) is even closer. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium is also within walking distance. The area is well connected by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality Rotterdam offers a vibrant urban setting with museums, restaurants and cultural venues nearby.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Baljon makelaars. The asking price reflects the exceptional size and character of the property.
Details of this home
Mathenesserlaan 202A, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
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About Mathenesserlaan 202A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 295% above the average asking price in the Oude Westen (€569,681) and is the highest of the 47 homes currently for sale. However, with 430 m² of living space, it is also 274% larger than the neighbourhood average of 115 m². So the price per square metre is actually in line with the market, given the exceptional size.
The energy label is C. For a home built in 1898, that is quite reasonable. It means the property has some insulation and double glazing, but heating costs will be moderate. You can expect a typical energy bill for a home of this size and label.
Residents give it a 7.02 out of 10. One calls it a "perfect spot" with plenty of entertainment. Another mentions nuisance from drug use and traffic, but also values the location near shops, museums and restaurants, and the quiet street in the evenings. The area is very urban with many singles and students, but has a core of engaged neighbours.
SPAR express is 193 m away, Ekoplaza 311 m, and Albert Heijn 335 m. For primary education, KC Het Oude Westen is 273 m away. Secondary schools include Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (147 m) and Erasmiaans Gymnasium (380 m).
The nearest train station is 1.4 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
It is an apartment built in 1898, so it has classic features like high ceilings and large windows. The building is part of Rotterdam's pre-war housing stock.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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