A bright start in Oude Noorden
This apartment on Ruivenstraat 189 sits in the Oude Noorden, a lively part of Rotterdam Noord where the streets have a friendly, mixed feel. The asking price of €370,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average, which comes in at €446,219. The home is one of many apartments in Rotterdam on the market, and the price per square metre works out at €4,933 based on the agent's floor area.
Inside the home
Built in 1988, this apartment spans two floors and has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent lists the living area at 75 m², while the BAG registration records 79 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the second living floor. According to the agent, the property is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, cavity wall insulation, wall insulation and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The property is held under leasehold, and the homeowners' association fee is €140 per month.
Life in Oude Noorden
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte." Another notes: "We've been living in this neighbourhood for 4 years now and it's fine, and people are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other, only the hygiene could be better." The neighbourhood counts around 17,250 residents, and a large share of households are single-person. For a closer look at what the area offers, the Oude Noorden neighbourhood page has more detail.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Dirk and Lidl just around the corner. For primary education, Hildegardis is a couple of streets away, and Quadratum is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Wijkpraktijk Huisartsen Crooswijk, a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy, Service Apotheek Bulterman & de Groot, is just around the corner. Tram stop Benthuizerstraat, served by line 6, is a couple of streets away, and Rotterdam Noord station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam oversees the wider area.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €369,000, and the asking price is virtually the same as that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 46%, from €253,000 to €369,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of properties in the area showing an elevated pile rot risk, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The area-level indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Woonstad Rotterdam.
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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 Ruivenstraat 189, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €370,000 is 17% below the average asking price in the Oude Noorden, which is €446,219. The price per square metre, based on the agent's floor area of 75 m², is €4,933, which is 11% below the neighbourhood average per square metre. The price verdict is described as keen.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 75 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 79 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second living floor.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €369,000. The asking price is virtually the same as this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 46%, from €253,000 in 2020 to €369,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties 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 supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 182 metres away, Dirk is 346 metres, Lidl is 435 metres, Coop is 443 metres, and Aldi is 554 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
How is the neighbourhood rated by residents?
Residents give the Oude Noorden an average score of 7.21 out of 10, based on eight reviews. One resident mentions the mix of nationalities and proximity to the Rotte, while another appreciates the community spirit but notes hygiene could be better.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Benthuizerstraat is 214 metres away and served by line 6. Soetendaalseweg, 371 metres away, is served by lines 4 and 6, and Zwaanshals, 405 metres away, by line 6. Rotterdam Noord train station is 622 metres away.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. According to the agent, the home has roof insulation, double glazing, cavity wall insulation, wall insulation and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
