A practical apartment in Zuidwijk
This ground-floor portiekflat on Ruigenhoek 83 sits in Zuidwijk, a post-war neighbourhood in the Charlois district of Rotterdam. The asking price of €249,000 is 25% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €333,889, which puts it on the keen side of the market. The home is one of the apartments in Rotterdam currently for sale.
The home itself
Built in 1962, this apartment spans one floor and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and a volume of 180 m³. The living area is 61 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The property is offered in full ownership (volle eigendom), so there is no leasehold to consider.
Zuidwijk
Zuidwijk is a neighbourhood where residents give an average score of 6.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident describes it as "quiet" and "normal", while another says "it's passable" and mentions a "nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood". A third resident is more critical, calling it an "unpleasant neighbourhood" with "dirty" streets and "shady types". The neighbourhood has around 14,000 inhabitants, and about half of all households are single-person households. For more context, see the Zuidwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with PLUS a couple of streets away. De Toermalijn primary school is on your doorstep, and there are several secondary schools within a short walk. The nearest GP is Praktijk Schouten in Rhoon, about 1.8 km away, while the pharmacy Service Apotheek van Waert is a ten-minute walk. Bus stops Asterlo and Larenkamp, served by lines 11 and 70, are just around the corner, and Rotterdam Lombardijen train station is about 3.2 km away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities beyond the neighbourhood.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €231,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 8% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 64%, from €141,000 to €231,000. As for address-level risks, the noise from road traffic is 44 dB Lden, which stays below the norm, as do rail and air traffic noise. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered only via Havenstad 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 Ruigenhoek 83, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €249,000 is 8% above the WOZ value of €231,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 64%, from €141,000 to €231,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a ground-floor portiekflat with three rooms, including two bedrooms, all on a single floor. The living area is 61 m², and the volume is 180 m³. The property is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is E. This is a relatively low label, so you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to more efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. However, the home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
Albert Heijn is 448 metres away, and PLUS is 710 metres away. For schools, De Toermalijn primary school is 177 metres away, and there are several secondary schools within 500 metres, including Vak College Zuidrand and Het Praktijkcollege Zuidwijk.
How is the public transport in this area?
The nearest bus stops are Asterlo and Larenkamp, both about 370 metres away, served by lines 11 and 70. There is also a bus stop at Rotterdam Slinge with line 456. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 3.2 km away.
What do residents say about living in Zuidwijk?
Residents give Zuidwijk an average score of 6.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident calls it "quiet" and "normal", while another says "it's passable" and mentions a "nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood". A third resident is critical, describing it as "unpleasant" with "dirty" streets and "shady types".
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,082, based on the agent's listing of 61 m². The neighbourhood average asking price per m² is €4,017, so this home is priced slightly above that average per square metre.
