A double ground-floor apartment in Oud Crooswijk
Rusthoflaan 61A sits in Oud Crooswijk, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets are full of character and the pace of life feels distinctly urban. This is a double ground-floor apartment, a property type that gives you the feel of a house with the convenience of an apartment. With a last known asking price of €470,000, the home was priced on the high side compared to the average of €457,571 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. For context, the average price per square metre in the area was €5,689, and this home was listed at €5,949 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its energy label and its location. This home has not been online since 3 September 2026.
Inside the home
Built in 1924, this apartment spans two floors and includes three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. The living area was listed as 79 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 147 square metres. The home has a garden facing southwest and a balcony, and it is located on the first living floor. According to the agent, the property features roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, along with underfloor heating throughout. The ownership was freehold, and there was a homeowners' association fee of €175 per month. The energy label was A++, which was an efficient label, so energy costs were likely to be modest.
Life in Oud Crooswijk
Oud Crooswijk is a neighbourhood with a strong sense of community, though residents have mixed feelings about the streets. One resident says: "Despite all the rubbish on the streets, it is a nice child-friendly neighbourhood with many schools in the area and shops are easily accessible, but there could be a lot less rubbish." Another adds: "Many people just throw everything on the street and the municipality of Rotterdam just leaves it lying around. Otherwise, it's quite nice to live here." A third resident notes: "nice neighbourhood with many shops nearby. it's also safe here." Based on four reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.79 out of 10. The area is home to about 8,130 people, and it is very strongly urban, with a high density of addresses. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Oud Crooswijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is convenient. A primary school, KC Talma, is on your doorstep, and the Rudolf Steiner College for secondary education is just around the corner. For groceries, an Aldi is a couple of streets away, and a SPAR express and an Albert Heijn are within a five-minute walk. The nearest GP and pharmacy are both just around the corner on the same street. Public transport is well within reach: a bus stop at Nieuwe Crooswijkseweg with lines 1 and 38 is on your doorstep, and a tram stop at Boezemstraat with line 7 is just around the corner. Rotterdam Noord train station is a ten-minute walk away. All of this is part of the municipality of Rotterdam, which offers everything you might need.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was not available in the records, so no comparison with the asking price could be made. As for the address, there are some area-level indications worth noting. The noise level from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the home was built before 1970. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Ooms Makelaars Rotterdam on Funda and other listings. The main agent was Ooms Makelaars Rotterdam.
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About Rusthoflaan 61A, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Oud Crooswijk?
The asking price of €470,000 was above the average of €457,571 for homes at the time for sale in the neighbourhood. The median price was €455,000, and prices range from €368,000 to €620,000. The average price per square metre in the area was €5,689, while this home was listed at €5,949 per square metre based on the agent's floor area. So the price was on the high side relative to the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a double ground-floor apartment with three rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area was listed as 79 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 147 square metres. The home has a garden facing southwest and a balcony. It is located on the first living floor.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have lower energy costs compared to less efficient homes. The agent also mentioned that the property had roof insulation, double glazing, wall insulation, and floor insulation, along with underfloor heating throughout. These features support the efficient label, though the label itself is the official rating.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, there was a homeowners' association fee of €175 per month. This fee was common for apartments and covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas and building insurance.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value for this home is not stated in the records. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for taxes, and it is set on a reference date. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price to the official valuation. The listing did not provide this information.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 67 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 30 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself. The home may still be affected by traffic noise, so it is worth considering.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. However, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of waterlogging during intense rainfall. These are area-level indications from climate data, not an assessment of this specific home.
What schools are near this home?
There are several schools within walking distance. KC Talma, a primary school, is on your doorstep, and the A.S. Talmaschool Schakelklassen is also very close. For secondary education, the Rudolf Steiner College is just around the corner, and the Libanon Lyceum at Ramlehweg is a ten-minute walk away. This makes the area convenient for families with school-age children.
How is the public transport in this area?
Public transport is well accessible. The bus stop Nieuwe Crooswijkseweg with lines 1 and 38 is on your doorstep, and the tram stop Boezemstraat with line 7 is just around the corner. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Noord, about 1.4 kilometres away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. This gives good options for getting around the city and beyond.
What do residents say about living in Oud Crooswijk?
Residents generally find the neighbourhood pleasant, though there are complaints about litter. One resident says it is a "nice child-friendly neighbourhood with many schools in the area and shops are easily accessible." Another notes that "it's quite nice to live here" despite the rubbish. A third says it is "safe here." The average score from four reviews is 6.79 out of 10.
