A bright apartment on the water
This apartment sits on the Scheepmakerskade in the Stadsdriehoek, right in the heart of Rotterdam. The setting is special: it faces the water with an unobstructed view, and the centre is literally on your doorstep. Built in 1981, the home has an A energy label, which is an efficient label. At €425,000, the asking price is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, and it sits well below the average for apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment covers 75 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, spread over one floor. It has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The sixth-floor location gives it a free view over the water. There is a balcony, and the home has double glazing and wall insulation. Heating comes from district heating. The property is municipal ground lease, with the leasehold paid off until 1 July 2041 and the ground lease ending on 31 December 2053. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €244.
Life in Stadsdriehoek
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.17, based on seven reviews. One resident calls it an ideal location, having lived there during student days. Another describes a pleasant living environment with a friendly community, plenty of shops and good accessibility, while noting room for more green spaces and social initiatives. A third resident, however, mentions nuisance from a nearby coffee shop and a shelter. The neighbourhood counts around 18,000 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. For more context, have a look at the Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. Primary schools such as Willibrord and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje are a couple of streets away. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, and the pharmacy Medsen Oog Apotheek is a five-minute walk. Metro, tram and bus stops at Leuvehaven are a five-minute walk, with lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16. Rotterdam Blaak station is a ten-minute walk. All this within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value is €405,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price is 5% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 30%, from €312,000 to €405,000. As for the address, road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with a low current flood risk. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Herk 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.
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About Scheepmakerskade 38, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €425,000 is 33% below the average asking price in Stadsdriehoek, which is €638,663. The price per square metre is €5,667, which is 13% below the neighbourhood average of €6,487 per m². The price verdict is therefore 'keen' compared with the market in this area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 75 m², and the volume is 240 m³. It is located on the sixth floor, which gives it a free view over the water. There is also a balcony.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is €405,000, as determined by the municipality on 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 30%, from €312,000 in 2020 to €405,000 in 2025.
What is the noise situation around this address?
According to public data, road traffic noise at this address is measured at 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements inside the home.
What are the flood and foundation risks for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning that at heavy rain there is a moderate chance of water on the street. The current flood risk is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
A SPAR supermarket is just 81 metres away, so groceries are on your doorstep. An AH to go is about 493 metres away, and an Albert Heijn is at 530 metres. Several other supermarkets are within a short walk, making daily shopping easy.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Leuvehaven stop, with metro, tram and bus lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16, is about 341 metres away. The Keizerstraat tram stop is at 374 metres, and the Willemswerf bus stop at 441 metres. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 595 metres away.
What do residents say about living in Stadsdriehoek?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.17 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident praises the ideal location, while another mentions a pleasant living environment with a friendly community and good amenities. A third resident reports nuisance from a nearby coffee shop and shelter. The reviews reflect mixed experiences.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home has double glazing and wall insulation, and heating is provided by district heating.
