A pre-war apartment in Hillegersberg Zuid
Philips Willemstraat 37B sits on a quiet residential street in Hillegersberg Zuid, a leafy part of Rotterdam where pre-war architecture dominates the streetscape. The apartment occupies the first floor of a building from 1914, and with 114 m² of living space according to the agent, it offers generous proportions for a home of this era. The asking price of €545,000 works out at €4,781 per m², which is on the high side compared with the average of €4,778 per m² for apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and comprises three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. A balcony provides outdoor space, and the home is heated by a combination of a central heating boiler and a wood stove. According to the agent, the home has double glazing and is offered as full ownership, with a monthly homeowners' association fee of €100. The BAG registration records the living area as 97 m², while the agent lists 114 m².
Hillegersberg Zuid
Residents give the Hillegersberg Zuid neighbourhood an average score of 7.58, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a safe, clean neighbourhood with good connections to the centre, though they note occasional speed and noise pollution on roads like Straatweg and Kleiweg. Another resident appreciates that it is quiet and not too far from the city, with much accessible by bike, but misses a metro within walking distance. The neighbourhood counts around 8,370 inhabitants, and a large share of the housing stock dates from before 1945.
Daily life and connections
Groceries are a couple of streets away, with Hoogvliet, Lidl and Dirk all within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools Tarcisius and De Fontein are just around the corner and a five-minute walk away respectively, while the nearest GP practice is Wijkpraktijk Huisartsen Crooswijk. The pharmacy Service Schiebroekse Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Tram line 4 stops at Lommerijk on your doorstep, and Kootsekade offers tram lines 4, 6 and 174 just around the corner. Rotterdam Noord station is a five-minute walk, and the Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €379,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 44% above this valuation. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €208,000 to €379,000. At the address level, public data indicates road traffic noise of 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, reflecting the 1914 construction on peat soil, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kolpa Roest Staalduinen and Kolpa van der Hoek Makelaars Rotterdam.
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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 Philips Willemstraat 37B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €545,000 is 44% above the WOZ value of €379,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 82%, from €208,000 to €379,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. A balcony provides outdoor space. The home is heated by a central heating boiler and a wood stove, and has double glazing according to the agent. The living area is listed as 114 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 97 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The agent states that the home has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The home dates from 1914, and the energy label reflects the building's characteristics.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built in 1914 on peat soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and climate risks at this address?
Public data indicates a medium risk of pluvial flooding at heavy rain, while the current flood risk is low and remains low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to stay medium in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular property.
What amenities are within walking distance?
Hoogvliet, Lidl and Dirk supermarkets are all within a ten-minute walk. Primary schools Tarcisius and De Fontein are a five-minute walk away. The pharmacy Service Schiebroekse Apotheek is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP practice is Wijkpraktijk Huisartsen Crooswijk. Tram line 4 stops at Lommerijk on your doorstep.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram line 4 stops at Lommerijk on your doorstep, and Kootsekade offers tram lines 4, 6 and 174 just around the corner. Rotterdam Noord station is a five-minute walk away. The Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. Residents note that much is accessible by bike, though there is no metro within walking distance.
What do residents say about living in Hillegersberg Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.58, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as a safe, clean neighbourhood with good connections to the centre, while another appreciates that it is quiet and not too far from the city. Some residents mention occasional speed and noise pollution on roads like Straatweg and Kleiweg.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €545,000 for 114 m² works out at €4,781 per m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,778, so this home is priced in line with the local market. The average asking price in the neighbourhood is €488,799, with a median of €439,500.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €100. This is stated in the listing and covers the shared costs of the building. The home is offered as full ownership, meaning you own the property outright.
