A home with a view over the water
This apartment on the eighth floor of a gallery flat in Kralingen West looks out over the water and has an unobstructed view. Built in 1957, it sits in a residential area where the asking price of €400,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average of €445,167. The home is one of the apartments in Rotterdam currently on the market.
The apartment itself
The flat has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 94 square metres, according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home has block heating, and the HOA fee is €32,546 per year. The energy label is G, the least efficient label, so expect high heating costs.
Life in Kralingen West
Residents give the Kralingen West neighbourhood an average score of 8.91, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another mentions: "Sometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas." A third adds: "Good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice." The neighbourhood has about 16,000 residents, and 60% of households are single-person.
Amenities and transport
Groceries are close by: Ekoplaza is on your doorstep, Albert Heijn and Aldi are just around the corner, and Coop and Lidl are a couple of streets away. For schools, De Bavokring primary school is just around the corner, and Lyceum Kralingen secondary school is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsencentrum Kralingen, Praktijk S.B. Raja, a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Ramleh is just around the corner. Metro stop Gerdesiaweg (lines A, B, C) is on your doorstep, tram stop Willem Ruyslaan (lines 1, 4, 5, 7, 11) is just around the corner, and Rotterdam Blaak station is a ten-minute walk. This is all within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €387,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 3% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 59%, from €243,000 to €387,000. As for address-level risks, the road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of buildings in the area having an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, and heat stress 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 Mansion Makelaardij.
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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 Robert Baeldestraat 173, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €400,000 is 3% above the WOZ value of €387,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price is also keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €445,167, according to the precomputed comparison.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has four rooms in total: three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 94 square metres, as stated by both the BAG registration and the agent. It is located on the eighth floor of a gallery flat, with a view over the water and an unobstructed outlook.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high heating costs. The home has block heating. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing, so the label reflects the overall energy performance, not a detailed assessment of the building's construction.
What is the HOA fee for this apartment?
The homeowners' association (VvE) fee is €32,546 per year. This is a significant monthly cost that you should factor into your budget. The fee covers the shared costs of the building, but the listing does not specify exactly what is included.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of buildings in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 30 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 27 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Ekoplaza is about 235 metres away, Albert Heijn and Aldi are about 298 metres, Coop is 423 metres, and Lidl is 473 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily groceries easy.
What public transport options are available?
Metro stop Gerdesiaweg (lines A, B, C) is about 208 metres away, tram stop Willem Ruyslaan (lines 1, 4, 5, 7, 11) is 279 metres, and bus stop Chris Bennekerslaan (line 5) is 337 metres. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 1.2 kilometres away.
What schools are near this apartment?
De Bavokring primary school is about 300 metres away. For secondary education, Lyceum Kralingen is 484 metres, Melanchthon Kralingen is 517 metres, and Vrije School Zuid-Holland is 531 metres. All are within a short walk.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Residents of Kralingen West give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.91, based on four reviews. One resident says it is "fairly quiet" with everything nearby, another mentions it is "clean and full of greenery" but sometimes feels unsafe, and a third reports "good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities."
