A pre-war apartment in Oud Charlois
This ground-floor apartment on Nieuwenhoornstraat 99A sits in Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood in Rotterdam with a lively, mixed character. Built in 1939, the home has a classic pre-war feel, and the asking price of €225,000 is 29% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €318,606. That puts it on the low side compared with other homes in the area, and it is also well below the average for apartments in Rotterdam.
The home itself
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 54 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 55 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is offered as full ownership. The volume is 179 m³, and the property is located on the ground floor.
Life in Oud Charlois
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.91, based on six reviews. One resident calls it "Cosy" and says it is a "Great neighbourhood", while another describes it as "Ghetto", mentioning "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained." A third resident says: "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times." The reviews paint a mixed picture, with some praising the tram connection and accessibility. The neighbourhood has around 13,860 inhabitants, and 52% of households are single-person. For a fuller picture, you can read more about the Oud Charlois neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The nearest supermarket is MCD, just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is on your doorstep, and Ibn i-Sina is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Sanitas Gezondheidscentrum Rotterdam, Huisartsen Dorpsweg is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Dorpsweg is just around the corner. Bus line 70 stops at Verboomstraat on your doorstep, and tram line 2 stops at Van Blommesteynweg just around the corner. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about 3.7 km away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of services and connections, as you can see on the page for the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €240,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 80%, from €133,000 to €240,000. As for address risks, the noise levels from road traffic, rail and aircraft are all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, which is an area-level indication based on the clay soil and the 1939 construction. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low, and heat stress is medium, all as area-level indications.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Woonvisie 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.
Frequently asked questions
About Nieuwenhoornstraat 99A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €225,000 is 6% below the WOZ value of €240,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 80%, from €133,000 to €240,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 54 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 55 m². The home is on the ground floor and has a volume of 179 m³. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
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 home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The label is a general indication, and actual costs depend on usage and the condition of the home.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on area-level data. The home was built in 1939 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The nearest supermarket is MCD, about 781 metres away, with Aldi and PLUS around 1.2 to 1.3 km. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is about 146 metres away, and Ibn i-Sina is about 271 metres. There are also several secondary schools nearby, including Het Praktijkcollege Charlois at about 333 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 70 stops at Verboomstraat, about 83 metres away, and at Arendsweg, about 274 metres away. Tram line 2 stops at Van Blommesteynweg, about 189 metres away. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Zuid, about 3.7 km away.
What do residents say about living in Oud Charlois?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.91, based on six reviews. One resident says it is a "Great neighbourhood" and calls it "Cosy", while another describes it as "Ghetto" and mentions "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." A third resident says: "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times." The reviews are mixed, with some praising the tram connection.
What is the average price per m² in this neighbourhood?
The average asking price per m² in Oud Charlois is €3,885, based on 85 homes currently for sale. This apartment is listed at €4,167 per m², based on the agent's living area of 54 m². The average asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €318,606, and the median is €300,000.
