A bright apartment above the water
This apartment sits on the tenth floor of a 2006 building on the Rochussenstraat, right in the middle of the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood in Rotterdam. The home looks out over the water and has an unobstructed view, which gives the place a light, open feel. With a living area of around 100 square metres, it is a comfortable size for a couple or a small family. The asking price of €469,500 is in line with the market, compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. If you are curious about other options, you can compare with other [apartments in Rotterdam].
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent describes the property as fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation. It has a central heating boiler and comes with a parking space in the building's car park. The home is offered as freehold, so you own the property outright. There is a monthly homeowners' association fee of €302. According to the BAG registration the living area is 99 square metres, while the agent lists it as 100 square metres.
Life in Nieuwe Westen
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident says: "My neighbourhood is a jack of all trades." They mention the mix of nationalities, the many activities for all ages and the educational options, though they also note noise from neighbours and rubbish being thrown from windows. Another resident describes the area as "quiet" and says it feels safe during the day, less so in the evening. A third resident is more reserved, saying people "live there but then again not really". The neighbourhood has around 19,000 inhabitants, and about half of all households are single-person households. For more background, you can read about [the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood].
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Jumbo is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. There are several schools within walking distance, including CBS Mozaiek and the Valentijnschool for primary education, and MEX010 for secondary education. The nearest pharmacy, Apotheek Delfshaven, is on your doorstep, and the GP practice Hospice De Vier Vogels is a couple of streets away. The Delfshaven metro stop is just around the corner, with metro lines A, B and C, and the tram stop nearby runs lines 5, 8 and 18. Rotterdam Centraal station is about two kilometres away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of services and facilities, as you can see on the page for [the municipality of Rotterdam].
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €493,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 31%, from €376,000 to €493,000. As for the area around the address, the noise level from road traffic is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below the standard. The foundation risk indication for the area is low, with 2% of properties in the neighbourhood showing an elevated risk of pile rot. The climate indications for the area are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
About the listing
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including DB-Makelaars and other platforms.
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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 Rochussenstraat 485, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €469,500 is 5% below the WOZ value of €493,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed area of 100 m², is €4,695.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is around 100 square metres according to the agent, and the volume is 330 cubic metres. It is located on the tenth floor and comes with a parking space in the building's car park.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively low compared to homes with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the property is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation and floor insulation.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for the area around this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic at this address is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 32 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data and are indications at area level, not measurements inside the home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is the Jumbo, about 378 metres away, which is just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is about 626 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also an Ekoplaza, a Dirk and an Aldi within about 800 to 900 metres.
What public transport options are available?
The Delfshaven metro stop is about 326 metres away, with metro lines A, B and C. The tram stop at Delfshaven metro runs lines 5, 8 and 18, and the Heemraadsplein stop, about 454 metres away, has bus and tram lines 4, 6, 14 and 32. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 2 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Nieuwe Westen?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a "jack of all trades", mentioning the mix of nationalities and the many activities. Another says it is "quiet" and feels safe during the day, but less so in the evening. A third resident is more reserved, saying people "live there but then again not really".
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 31%, from €376,000 to €493,000. The value increased steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €385,000 to €470,000.
