A pre-war apartment in the Nieuwe Westen
This 1909 apartment on Ruilstraat 4A sits in the Nieuwe Westen, a lively part of Rotterdam's Delfshaven district. The asking price is €375,000. The home is one of many apartments in Rotterdam on the market, with 129 homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment spans four floors and includes five rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom. The living area is 68 m², matching the BAG registration. There is a rear garden of 16 m², and the property is held under leasehold (erfpacht). Heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in the 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," noting the mix of nationalities and the many activities and educational locations, though they also mention noise from neighbours and litter. Another resident describes it as a "quiet neighbourhood" during the day, but less so in the evening. The neighbourhood has about 19,385 inhabitants, with a large share of single-person households. For more context, see the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Groceries are close by: Albert Heijn and Jumbo are both just around the corner, with an Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. CBS Mozaiek primary school is on your doorstep, and De Vierambacht is a short walk. The nearest GP is Hospice De Vier Vogels, just around the corner, and Apotheek Delfshaven is a five-minute walk. Bus line 32 stops at Hooidrift on your doorstep, and tram lines 4, 6, 14, and 32 run from Heemraadsplein a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as described on the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. According to public address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with only 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is elevated, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including CORPOwonen and CORPOwonen on Funda.
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Frequently asked questions
About Ruilstraat 4A, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €375,000. The average asking price in the Nieuwe Westen is €479,798, and the median is €399,500. The price per m² for this home is €5,515 based on the agent's listing, while the neighbourhood average is €4,621 per m². These figures are provided for context.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has five rooms, one bedroom, and one bathroom, spread over four floors. The living area is 68 m², which matches the BAG registration. There is also a rear garden of 16 m². The property is held under leasehold (erfpacht) and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is F, which is the least efficient label. This means you can expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes. The label does not say anything about the condition of the property itself. In the neighbourhood, 20.2% of homes have a label D or lower, so this home is not unusual in that respect.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
According to public address-level risk data, road traffic noise is 63 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 27 dB Lden, both below their norms. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, only 2% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The property was built in 1909, which is before 1970.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a short walk. Albert Heijn is about 524 metres away, Jumbo about 537 metres, and another Albert Heijn about 623 metres. An Ekoplaza is about 729 metres away, and a Dirk is about 823 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk.
Which schools are close to this home?
CBS Mozaiek primary school is just 111 metres away, and De Vierambacht is 244 metres away. For secondary education, MEX010 - Dé mavo voor Expressie is about 287 metres away. There are also other primary schools nearby, including IKC de Ark and Valentijnschool.
What public transport options are available?
Bus line 32 stops at Hooidrift, just 98 metres away. Tram and bus lines 4, 6, 14, and 32 run from Heemraadsplein, about 259 metres away. Mathenesserplein, about 448 metres away, offers tram and bus lines 1, 7, 11, and 32. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 1.8 km away.
How do residents rate the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident says it is a "jack of all trades" with many nationalities and activities, while another finds it "quiet" during the day but less so in the evening. The reviews reflect personal experiences and may not represent the whole neighbourhood.
