A calm spot in Hillegersberg Zuid
This apartment on the Philips Willemstraat sits in Hillegersberg Zuid, a part of Rotterdam where residents give their surroundings a 7.58 out of 10. The home is on the third floor of a building from 2006, with a free view over a quiet road in a residential area. With an asking price of €515,000, the price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price, and this one sits above the local average.
The apartment itself
The agent describes this as a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 83 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and comes with a parking spot. The property is in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association contribution of €230.22. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Hillegersberg Zuid
Residents of the Hillegersberg Zuid neighbourhood describe it as safe and clean, with a good connection to the centre. One resident notes that public transport links to surrounding areas like Kralingen could be better, and mentions occasional speed and noise on roads like the Straatweg and Kleiweg. Another says it is quiet and not too far from things, though there are no large shopping streets nearby. A third resident simply calls it a decent neighbourhood. These views are based on three reviews, so they give a limited picture. The neighbourhood has about 8,440 residents, and 67% of the homes are owner-occupied.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl and Dirk a couple of streets away. Primary schools Tarcisius and De Fontein are within walking distance, and the nearest GP is Wijkpraktijk Huisartsen Crooswijk, about a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Service Schiebroekse Apotheek, is a couple of streets away. Tram stop Lommerijk is just around the corner, served by line 4, and Kootsekade, with lines 4, 6 and 174, is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Noord station is a ten-minute walk, offering train connections from the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €434,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 19% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 51%, from €287,000 to €434,000. As for the area, the road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is flood risk for both now and 2050, while heat stress is medium for both now and 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ooms Makelaars. The listing has been available since 21 October 2026.
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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 Philips Willemstraat 119, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €515,000 is 19% above the WOZ value of €434,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €464,631. No conclusion should be drawn from these figures alone.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a three-room apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed at 83 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². The home is on the third floor and comes with a parking spot. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing. No further details about insulation or heating installations are given in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €230.22. This fee typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and the building's exterior. The listing does not specify what exactly is included in this amount.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data at area level. The soil is peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and 3% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail noise is 48 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, and industry noise is 49 dB Lden, all below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at area level and are not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 771 metres away, followed by Lidl at 800 metres and Dirk at 885 metres. Albert Heijn is at 1,137 metres and Aldi at 1,165 metres. All are within a short walk or bike ride from the home.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest school is VSO De Hoge Brug, a secondary special education school, at 152 metres. Primary schools Tarcisius at 385 metres and De Fontein at 745 metres are also within walking distance. De Bergse Zonnebloem and Hildegardis are slightly further, at 828 and 855 metres respectively.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Lommerijk is 283 metres away, served by line 4. Kootsekade, at 329 metres, has lines 4, 6 and 174. Rotterdam Noord station is 493 metres away, offering train services. The nearest tram stop is just around the corner, making it easy to get around.
How do residents rate this neighbourhood?
Residents of Hillegersberg Zuid give their neighbourhood an average score of 7.58 out of 10, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as safe and clean with a good connection to the centre, while another says it is quiet and not too far from things. A third calls it a decent neighbourhood with not much to do.
