A first home in Hillesluis
This apartment sits on the first floor of a 1925 building on Polderlaan, in the Hillesluis neighbourhood of Rotterdam. The area is lively and diverse, with a strong urban feel. At €225,000, the asking price sits 24% below the average asking price of €297,463 in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with other homes currently for sale. For context, [apartments in Rotterdam] vary widely in price depending on size and location.
Inside the apartment
The home has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is listed at 60 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 65 m². The property has a volume of 200 m³. Built in 1925, it carries an energy label C, which means moderate energy costs can be expected.
Life in Hillesluis
Hillesluis is a compact, densely populated part of Rotterdam, with over 12,000 residents. It is a young area, with a third of residents aged between 25 and 45. Residents of the wider Feijenoord district give their living environment an average score of 6.72 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident says: "Reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long." Another describes it as "Quiet." The district has a high proportion of single-person households, at 47%. For a closer look at what the area offers, [the Hillesluis neighbourhood] page has more detail.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are easy to pick up, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner and a Dirk a couple of streets away. For primary education, Kindcentrum Blijvliet is a five-minute walk, and the Heldringschool is equally close. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis, is a couple of streets away, with BENU Apotheek Lijn2 a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: bus line 66 stops on your doorstep at Polderlaan, and tram line 5 runs from Beijerlandselaan just around the corner. Rotterdam Zuid station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam as a whole offers extensive amenities and connections.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications from public data, which are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, with the building from 1925 on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. Flood risk from surrounding water is low, both now and in 2050.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Van Kleef 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 Polderlaan 40B01, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Hillesluis?
The asking price of €225,000 is 24% below the average asking price of €297,463 for homes currently on the market in the neighbourhood. The median asking price is €272,500, and prices range from €200,000 to €510,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,817, while this home is listed at €3,750 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 60 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area at 60 m², while the BAG registration records 65 m². The volume of the home is 200 m³. It is located on the first floor of the building.
What energy label does this home have?
The home has energy label C. This means you can expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount will depend on your usage and the current energy prices. The label is a general indication of the energy performance of the home, not a guarantee of actual consumption.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Feijenoord district, which includes Hillesluis, give their living environment an average score of 6.72 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident says: "Reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long." Another describes it as "Quiet." These reviews reflect the district as a whole, not specifically this street.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 27 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The building dates from 1925 and sits on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 113 metres, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away at 233 metres. A Lidl is about 555 metres away, with a SPAR express at 689 metres and another Lidl at 849 metres. In total, there are 89 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Kindcentrum Blijvliet, a primary school, is about 146 metres away, and the Heldringschool, a special primary school, is at 145 metres. De Gouden Griffel, another primary school, is at 385 metres. For secondary education, De Hef is about 399 metres away. All are within a short walk of the home.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
Bus line 66 stops at Polderlaan, about 94 metres away. Tram line 5 runs from Beijerlandselaan at 155 metres, and the Hillevliet stop, served by tram line 2 and bus line 66, is at 209 metres. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about 801 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk.
What is the flood risk at this address?
The current flood risk from surrounding water is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is indicated as medium. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data.
