A bright apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment on Pompenburg 250 sits in the Oude Noorden, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets are full of character. The home is a portiekflat on the fourth floor, built in 1999, and it feels light and open with a free view. The asking price is €400,000. For context, the average asking price in the neighbourhood is €442,925, and the average asking price per square metre is €5,403, while this home is listed at €6,250 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its efficient layout.
The home itself
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 64 square metres, which matches the BAG registration, and the volume is 213 cubic metres. According to the agent, the home is fully insulated with double glazing, and it is heated by district heating. The property is located in the centre, in a residential area, with a free view. The homeowners' association fee is €14,400 per year, which is a significant monthly cost to factor in.
Life in the Oude Noorden
The Oude Noorden is a mixed and sociable neighbourhood, where residents give it an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte." Another adds: "We've been living in this neighbourhood for 4 years now and it's fine, and people are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other, only the hygiene could be better." A third resident notes that the area is well connected by public transport and car, but that rubbish is sometimes left next to the containers. The neighbourhood has around 17,250 residents, and 54% of households are single-person, which gives the area a lively, urban feel. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Oude Noorden neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is easy here. The Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, and there are two Albert Heijn stores a couple of streets away. For primary education, the Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both a five-minute walk, while the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, is a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Rubroek BV, is just around the corner. For public transport, the Meent tram stop is on your doorstep with lines 6 and 7, and the Stadhuis metro and tram stop is a couple of streets away with lines 1, D, E and 11. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk, and the municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive connections across the city and beyond, as you can see on the municipality of Rotterdam page.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €393,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this value, which is a precomputed comparison. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 50%, from €262,000 to €393,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Aan de Maas Makelaardij and Aan de Maas Makelaardij on Vastgoed Nederland.
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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 Pompenburg 250, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €393,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, and it is used for property tax purposes.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 64 square metres, and the volume is 213 cubic metres. It is a portiekflat on the fourth floor, built in 1999, with a free view. The agent states that the home is fully insulated with double glazing and heated by district heating.
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 to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated with double glazing. Note that only 16% of the homes for sale in this neighbourhood have an A+ label, so this is a relatively efficient property for the area.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €14,400 per year. This is a significant amount, and it is important to consider it as part of the monthly costs of owning this home. The fee is stated in the listing, and it covers the costs of the shared parts of the building, such as maintenance and insurance, though the exact breakdown is not specified.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. In the area, 3% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is based on public data and does not constitute a structural assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and air traffic noise is 27 dB Lden, also below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the flood and heat stress risk?
The pluvial flooding risk (from heavy rain) is elevated, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium, but it is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate models, not a prediction for this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Jumbo, about 366 metres away, which is just around the corner. There are also two Albert Heijn stores within about 470 metres, and a Dirk at 767 metres. This means you have several options for groceries within a short walk, making daily shopping convenient.
What schools are close to this home?
For primary education, the Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both about 485 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. There is also Kindcentrum de Klimop at 517 metres. For secondary education, the Horeca Vakschool Rotterdam is at 549 metres, and Yulius Heer Bokel College, a special secondary school, is at 381 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The Meent tram stop is 239 metres away, with lines 6 and 7. The Heer Bokelweg tram stop is 386 metres away, with lines 4 and 6. The Stadhuis metro and tram stop is 431 metres away, with lines 1, D, E and 11. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 728 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like based on resident reviews?
Residents of the Oude Noorden give it an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says it is a mix of nationalities and popular, and close to the Rotte. Another says people are there for each other and greet each other, but hygiene could be better. A third notes that rubbish is sometimes left next to containers, and traffic behaviour could improve.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 50%, from €262,000 to €393,000. The value rose steadily from 2020 to 2022, then dipped slightly in 2023 and 2024, before jumping to €393,000 in 2025. This development is based on municipal data and reflects the market trend for this property.
