A calm spot in Hillegersberg Zuid
Philips Willemstraat 61 is an apartment in Hillegersberg Zuid, a residential part of Rotterdam that residents describe as safe and clean, with a good connection to the centre. The home was built in 2006 and has an energy label B. The asking price is €397,500. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits at €464,631, while the median here is €422,000.
The apartment itself
This apartment spans two floors and has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 62 m², while the BAG registration records 77 m². There is a balcony and a parking space, and the home is fully owned. According to the agent, the apartment has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €213.63.
Life in Hillegersberg Zuid
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.58, based on three reviews. One resident says: "As part of Hillegersberg, this neighbourhood is a safe, clean neighbourhood with a good connection to the centre." Another notes: "I generally have a good experience with my neighbourhood; not much happens in my opinion, but there are also no very large shopping areas, shopping streets, etc." The same resident adds that a lot is accessible by bike, but there is no metro within walking distance. The neighbourhood has around 8,440 inhabitants, and about 67% of the homes are owner-occupied. For more details, see the Hillegersberg Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The Hoogvliet supermarket is a ten-minute walk away, and the Lidl and Dirk are just around the corner. For primary education, Tarcisius is a couple of streets away, and De Fontein is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP is Wijkpraktijk Huisartsen Crooswijk, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Schiebroekse Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram stop Lommerijk, served by line 4, is just around the corner, and Kootsekade, with lines 4, 6 and 174, is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Noord station is a five-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €352,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 13% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 24%, from €283,000 to €352,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 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. 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 Ooms 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 Philips Willemstraat 61, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €397,500 is 13% above the WOZ value of €352,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 24%, from €283,000 in 2020 to €352,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed as 62 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 77 m². There is a balcony and a parking space. The home is fully owned and has double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, which means the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has double glazing. The exact energy costs will depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee is €213.63. This fee typically covers shared costs such as building maintenance, insurance and possibly a reserve fund. The exact coverage depends on the association's regulations, which are not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. However, the soil type is peat, which is sensitive to settlement. In the area, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm. Rail noise is 44 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, and industry noise is 49 dB Lden, all below their respective norms. These figures are based on public data and are area-level indications.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 765 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. Lidl is about 799 metres away, and Dirk is about 886 metres away. Albert Heijn and Aldi are slightly further, at around 1.1 and 1.2 kilometres respectively.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is VSO De Hoge Brug, a secondary special education school, about 134 metres away. Tarcisius, a primary school, is about 368 metres away. De Fontein and De Bergse Zonnebloem are also within walking distance, at about 746 and 817 metres respectively.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop Lommerijk, served by line 4, is about 267 metres away. Kootsekade, with trams and buses on lines 4, 6 and 174, is about 316 metres away. Rotterdam Noord train station is about 491 metres away, which is a five-minute walk.
What do residents say about 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 a good connection to the centre. Another says it is quiet and not too far, though there are no large shopping areas. A third mentions occasional speed and noise pollution on roads like Straatweg and Kleiweg.





