A grand apartment on the Nieuwe Binnenweg
This apartment on the Nieuwe Binnenweg in the Oude Westen is a rare find: a 1907 building with a whopping 277 square metres of living space spread over three floors. With nine rooms, six bedrooms and three bathrooms, it is a home of unusual proportions for the area. The asking price of €1,165,000 sits 154% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €458,250, which reflects its exceptional size and character. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam is considerably lower, making this a distinctive offering in the market.
A home with generous proportions
According to the agent, the apartment has nine rooms, six bedrooms and three bathrooms across three floors, with a volume of 1,071 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 277 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 284 m². The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so expect moderate energy costs. The building dates from 1907, a fact that speaks to its history rather than its condition.
Life in the Oude Westen
The Oude Westen neighbourhood is a lively, central part of Rotterdam, home to around 9,630 residents. It is a young area, with 34% of residents aged between 25 and 45, and 57% of households are single-person. Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86 out of 10, based on 13 reviews. One resident, who lived there during their student days, calls it an "Ideal location". Another simply says "Cool". The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 19% owner-occupied homes and a large share of pre-war buildings.
Amenities and getting around
The daily essentials are close at hand. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR express, Coop, Aldi and Ekoplaza all within a five-minute walk. For schools, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is on your doorstep, and KC Het Oude Westen is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk KMD is a ten-minute walk, while the BENU Wester Apotheek is just around the corner. The Erasmus MC - Sophia hospital is a five-minute walk. Tram stops Mathenesserlaan and Nieuwe Binnenweg are on your doorstep, with lines 4, 6, 14 and 32. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, connecting you to the municipality of Rotterdam and beyond. As for the address, the area-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 59 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, based on the building being constructed before 1970. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars.
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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.
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About Nieuwe Binnenweg 129B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the Oude Westen?
The asking price of €1,165,000 is 154% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €458,250. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,086, while this home is listed at €4,206 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. The neighbourhood has 58 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €225,000 to €1,213,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has nine rooms, six bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over three floors. The total volume is 1,071 cubic metres. The living area is listed as 277 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 284 m². This is a very spacious home, with the living area being 183% larger than the neighbourhood average of 98 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance. The building dates from 1907, which is a fact about its age, not its state of repair.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is not always included in property listings. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation. The listing does not provide this information.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, road traffic noise at this address is 59 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are indications at the address level, not measurements inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the building being constructed before 1970, which is a factor in foundation risk assessments. It is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property. The home was built in 1907, which is a fact about its age.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
The area-level climate data shows that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are indications at the address level, not predictions for this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 207 metres, with SPAR express, Coop, Aldi and Ekoplaza all within a five-minute walk. For schools, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is on your doorstep at 94 metres, and KC Het Oude Westen is a couple of streets away at 167 metres. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium is also within a five-minute walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram stop Mathenesserlaan is on your doorstep at 55 metres, with lines 4, 6 and 14. The Nieuwe Binnenweg stop is 182 metres away and serves lines 4, 6, 14 and 32. Rotterdam Centraal station is 986 metres away, about a ten-minute walk, offering national rail connections.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86 out of 10, based on 13 reviews. One resident who lived there during their student days calls it an "Ideal location", while another simply says "Cool". The neighbourhood has a young population, with 34% aged 25 to 45, and 57% of households are single-person.
