A classic upper-floor home in Oud Mathenesse
This upper-floor apartment on Schiedamseweg Beneden sits in Oud Mathenesse, a neighbourhood in the Delfshaven district of Rotterdam. Built in 1950, it is a single-floor home with three rooms and two bedrooms, covering 54 square metres of living space. The asking price is €247,500, which works out at €4,583 per square metre based on the agent's listing. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam in this area is €269,375, with a median of €254,500.
What the home offers
The apartment is a bovenwoning, meaning it occupies the upper floor of the building. It has one floor with three rooms, including two bedrooms, and a volume of 196 cubic metres. The property is offered in full ownership (volle eigendom), so there is no leasehold to worry about. There is a homeowners' association (VvE) with a monthly contribution of €85.85. The energy label is F, which is one of the less efficient labels, so expect higher energy costs compared to more efficient homes.
Life in Oud Mathenesse
Oud Mathenesse is a neighbourhood with a mix of older housing stock, much of it built before 1945. Residents here give the area an average score of 6.42 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "I still feel safe we live here," while another notes: "Neighbourhood is deteriorating," mentioning issues like broken glass and loose paving stones on Franselaan. The neighbourhood has around 7,000 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 60%. For more on what it's like to live here, see the Oud Mathenesse neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this spot. The Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, and the Lidl is a five-minute walk away. For primary education, OBS Mathenesse is a couple of streets away, and the Auris Hildernisseschool is also nearby. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Jainandunsing, and the BENU Apotheek Oud Mathenesse pharmacy is just around the corner. Public transport is well within reach: the Hogenbanweg tram stop is on your doorstep with lines 1, 2, 3 and 11, and the Franselaan bus stop is a couple of streets away with lines 456, 3 and 38. Schiedam Centrum train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €217,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 14% above this value, according to the precomputed comparison. Over the five years from 2020 to 2025, the WOZ value rose by 82%, from €119,000 to €217,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 57 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air and industry noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, while the current flood risk is low. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to remain medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Prime Housing on Funda and Prime Housing on Huispedia.
This summary was generated with AI and may contain errors. Always verify the details with the provider.
Features
Details of this home
Transfer
Price
Areas and volume
Layout
Construction
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.
Frequently asked questions
About Schiedamseweg Beneden 537D, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €247,500 is 14% above the WOZ value of €217,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. This comparison is precomputed and does not imply any judgement about whether the price is fair. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value, and it can lag behind actual market conditions.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a bovenwoning, an upper-floor apartment, with one floor containing three rooms in total. There are two bedrooms, and the living area is 54 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The volume of the home is 196 cubic metres. The property is offered in full ownership, so there is no leasehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F, which is one of the less efficient labels on the scale. This means you can expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity compared to homes with more efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the structural condition of the home, only about its energy performance. No specific insulation features are mentioned in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association (VvE) contribution is €85.85. This fee is paid to the association that manages the shared parts of the building. The listing does not specify what exactly is covered by this fee, such as maintenance or insurance. It is a fixed monthly cost to factor into your budget.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an indication for the area, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1950, which is before 1970, a period that is sometimes associated with foundation issues, but the risk level here is stated as low.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 57 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 45 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks?
The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is elevated, meaning there is a higher chance of water pooling on the street during intense rainfall. The current flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is projected to stay medium by 2050. These are area-level indications, not a property-specific assessment.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Dirk, about 393 metres away, which is just around the corner. The Lidl is about 515 metres away, a five-minute walk. There is also a SPAR about 1 kilometre away. For a quick option, there is an AH to go about 1 kilometre away as well. These distances are measured from the property.
What schools are in the area?
The nearest primary school is OBS Mathenesse, about 557 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. The Auris Hildernisseschool, a special education school, is about 435 metres away. Basisschool de Peperklip is about 577 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.1 kilometres away, which is a longer walk or a short bike ride.
How is the public transport connection?
The Hogenbanweg tram stop is about 101 metres away, on your doorstep, with tram lines 1, 2, 3 and 11. The Franselaan bus stop is about 377 metres away with bus line 456, and another Franselaan stop at 398 metres has lines 3 and 38. Schiedam Centrum train station is about 959 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in Oud Mathenesse?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.42 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident who has lived there since 1997 says: "I still feel safe we live here." Another resident mentions the neighbourhood is deteriorating, citing issues like broken glass and loose paving stones on Franselaan. These reviews reflect the experiences of a small number of residents.
