Nieuwe Werk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis elegant apartment on Parklaan sits in one of Rotterdam's most prestigious streets, with a classic 1913 façade and a modern energy label A. At €4,950,000 it is by far the most expensive home currently for sale in the neighbourhood, 446% above the average asking price of €906,868, and the priciest of the 57 properties on the market in Nieuwe Werk. For context, that puts it in a different league from the typical apartments in Rotterdam.
Nieuwe Werk is a compact, upscale neighbourhood wrapped around the Museumpark and the iconic Kunsthal. With 3,150 residents and a very high density of 4,172 addresses per km², it is intensely urban. The population is young and mobile: most households are singles (1,190 out of 1,815), and the largest age group is 25 to 45. Families with children are few (210 households). The area has a lively, cultured feel, the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk is known for its museums, restaurants and the nearby park. No resident reviews are available for this neighbourhood.
Your daily routine here revolves around the city centre. For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with AH to go and SPAR express a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Schalm Katendrecht, is a ten-minute walk, and the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about the same distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers everything from the Euromast to the Markthal within easy reach.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Parklaan 40A, Rotterdam
Data from Nieuwe Werk
Data from Nieuwe Werk
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About Parklaan 40A, Rotterdam
The asking price is €4,950,000, which is 446% above the average asking price in Nieuwe Werk (€906,868) and the highest of the 57 homes currently for sale. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €7,728, but this apartment's price per m² works out at €45,000, far above that. It is clearly a premium property in a location, so the price reflects its exceptional position and quality.
Nieuwe Werk is a very urban, high-density neighbourhood with 4,172 addresses per km². It has a young population, mostly singles, and is known for its museums, restaurants and the nearby park. The area is safe and well-maintained, with a mix of historic and modern buildings. It is one of Rotterdam's most desirable addresses.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away, which is about a 25-minute walk or a short tram ride. Rotterdam Centraal is the main station, offering connections to cities across the Netherlands.
The closest primary school is De Schalm Katendrecht at 806 m, followed by Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging at 817 m and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje at 840 m. For secondary education, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 708 m away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Albert Heijn is 509 m away, just a five-minute walk. AH to go is at 625 m, and SPAR express at 807 m. For a wider selection, there are many supermarkets within a short distance.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home has good insulation and low expected energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 37.9% of homes have label A+ and 32.8% have label A, so this home is in line with the best-performing properties in the area.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Nieuwe Werk