'S-Gravendijkwal 1D

The asking price of €399,000 is 28% below the average asking price in Middelland (€556,794) and also below the median of €475,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average at 56 m², so the price per square metre works out at about €7,125, which is above the neighbourhood average of €5,038 per m². The excellent energy label A+++ adds value, as very few homes in the area have that. Overall, the price is keen for a well-insulated home in a central location.

This apartment has an energy label A+++, the highest possible rating. That means it is extremely energy-efficient, with very low heating and electricity costs. In Middelland, only 6% of homes for sale have an A+ label or better, so this is a rare find. A good energy label also makes the home more future-proof and can help with mortgage eligibility.

You have an Aldi just 82 metres away, a Dirk at 202 metres, and an Albert Heijn within a five-minute walk. There are also several other supermarkets within a kilometre. For daily groceries, you won't have to walk far. The neighbourhood also has a weekly market on Marktplein with fresh produce and other goods.

There are several primary schools within walking distance: Augustinus (283 m), KC Het Oude Westen (284 m), and Schakelschool de Gaffel (318 m). For secondary education, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is 333 m away. The area has a total of 193 schools within 5 km, so there is plenty of choice.

The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, about a 20-minute walk. However, there are four different tram lines, two bus lines and a metro stop all within a five-minute walk, according to residents. That makes it easy to get around Rotterdam without a car.

Residents describe Middelland as safe and comfortable, with a strong community spirit. One resident says the council cleans the streets every morning and it's almost always tidy. There is a neighbourhood newspaper that lists activities at the wijkpaleis and the square, and people feel welcome to take part. The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 1,214, but residents report feeling safe.

At 56 m², this apartment is 52% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 117 m². That makes it a compact home, suitable for singles or couples. The average price per square metre in Middelland is €5,038, but this home's price per m² is higher due to its excellent energy label and central location.

The building was constructed in 1905, which is typical for Middelland, 85% of homes in the neighbourhood were built before 1945. Despite its age, this apartment has been upgraded to an A+++ energy label, so it combines character with modern efficiency.