A 1927 apartment in Bloemhof
This apartment on the Ridderspoorstraat sits in Bloemhof, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets have a real mix of people and stories. Built in 1927, it is a piece of the neighbourhood's older housing stock, and it comes with an energy label E. The asking price is €260,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam reflects the wider city market.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 64 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home is on the first living floor and comes with full ownership. Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The asking price per square metre, based on the agent's figure, is €4,062.
Life in Bloemhof
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 5.24 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident describes Bloemhof as "cosy and noisy", adding that people are cheerful and play nice music, with plenty to do and quite a few shops around. Another resident is less positive, calling it "extremely dirty" and noting a changing population. A third says it is "a bit dead". The reviews paint a mixed picture, so it is worth reading them in full. Around 17% of homes in the neighbourhood are owner-occupied, and the average household size is 2.0. For more detail, have a look at the Bloemhof neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The Lidl supermarket is on your doorstep, just 11 metres away, which makes daily shopping very easy. The nearest primary school, De Bloementuin, is a couple of streets away, and the GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis is about a ten-minute walk. The BENU pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 66 stops at Lange Hilleweg nearby, and tram line 2 is available at Hillevliet. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Stadion, about 1.2 km away. The wider area is served by the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €201,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 29% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 45%, from €139,000 to €201,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the soil is clay. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including HZ Makelaars and HZ Makelaars BV on Funda.
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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 Ridderspoorstraat 44B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price is €260,000, while the WOZ value is €201,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 29% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the difference is a fact to consider rather than a judgement. The neighbourhood average asking price is €293,738, and the median is €275,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. It is located on the first living floor. The agent lists the living area as 64 m², while the BAG registration records 58 m². The home has full ownership and is heated by a central heating boiler. The volume is 221 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €201,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 45%, from €139,000 in 2020 to €201,000 in 2025. The asking price is 29% above the current WOZ value. This information comes from the municipality and reflects the official valuation, not the market price.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on reference years 2022 and 2023, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is a Lidl, just 11 metres away, making it very convenient for daily shopping. Other options include an Albert Heijn at 597 metres and a Dirk at 725 metres. For schools, De Bloementuin primary school is 243 metres away, and Enderun Hisar Rotterdam is 271 metres. A secondary school, De Hef, is 351 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents rate Bloemhof an average of 5.24 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident calls it "cosy and noisy", mentioning cheerful people and nice music in summer, with plenty to do and shops nearby. Another describes it as "extremely dirty" and notes demographic changes. A third says it is "a bit dead". The reviews reflect a range of experiences.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium. The home was built in 1927 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In the area, 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
How does the energy label E affect running costs?
Energy label E is not the most efficient label, so you can expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes. The label reflects the home's energy performance as registered, but it does not tell you about the condition of the construction. In the neighbourhood, 25% of homes have a label D or lower, so this home is not unusual in that respect.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 66 stops at Lange Hilleweg, about 82 metres away. Tram line 2 and bus line 66 are available at Hillevliet, 352 metres away, and tram line 2 stops at Afrikaanderplein, 395 metres away. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Stadion, at 1.2 km. These options connect you to the wider city, though travel times are not specified.
