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Nieuwe Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 225 m² apartment on Mathenesserlaan is a real head-turner. Built in 1921 and with an A energy label, it combines pre-war character with modern efficiency. The asking price of €975,000 is well above the neighbourhood average, but then you're getting more than double the typical floor space. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is clearly in a different league.
The neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen is densely populated and very urban, with over 19,000 residents and a high address density. It's a mix of cultures and ages, with many single-person households and a fair share of families. One resident calls it "a jack of all trades," noting the diversity and activities, though also mentioning noise and litter issues. Another describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood" during the day but less safe in the evening. Based on five reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.2 out of 10.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Lidl are a couple of streets away. The Emmausschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and there's also CBS Mozaiek nearby. For secondary education, MEX010 is within walking distance. A park or garden is a couple of streets away, and the municipality Rotterdam offers plenty of cultural venues like a restaurant and library within easy reach.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Maarten Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Mathenesserlaan 482B, Rotterdam
Good · 5 residents
I live in a noisy house myself and have a lot of noise from the neighbours. Which is why I'm looking for another house. But apart from that, it's a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood. There are many activities for all ages. And there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood. But in my flat, there are also people who unfortunately just throw rubbish down from their window. As a result, there are food scraps behind the houses near the storage units and on the roof of the storage units.
Auto-translated to English by AII find my neighbourhood safe during the day, less so in the evening. Many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things.
Auto-translated to English by AIDistant, people live there but then again not really
Auto-translated to English by AINot bad but could be better
Auto-translated to English by AIHet nieuwe westen is a nice neighbourhood but with many points for improvement. These points are already being worked on hard and the situation is already much better compared to 5 years ago.
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Data from Nieuwe Westen
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About Mathenesserlaan 482B, Rotterdam
The asking price is 90% above the neighbourhood average of €514,034, but this apartment is also 103% larger than the typical 111 m². With an A energy label and a 1921 build, it's a premium property. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value space and efficiency in a central Rotterdam location.
An A label means the home is very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low heating and electricity bills compared to older homes. In Nieuwe Westen, about 27% of homes have label A, so this one is well above average in efficiency.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's safe during the day but less so in the evening, mentioning "many asylum seekers." Another notes noise from neighbours and littering. The total number of crimes in the area is 1,224, but without context it's hard to compare. Overall, the neighbourhood scores 7.2 out of 10 from five reviews.
The nearest train station is 2.4 km away, which is about a 30-minute walk or a short bike ride. This makes commuting by train feasible but not doorstep-convenient.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Emmausschool (294 m), CBS Mozaiek (323 m), and IKC de Ark (442 m). For secondary education, MEX010 is just 390 m away. So daily school runs are easy on foot.
Albert Heijn is just 299 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a few minutes. Jumbo and Lidl are about 600-700 m, a five-to-ten-minute walk. Dirk is also within reach at 707 m.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen
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