A bright apartment on the water
This apartment on the eighth floor of a 2007 building looks out over the water with an unobstructed view. It is a three-room home with two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The asking price of €450,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €632,906. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,940, while this home is listed at €5,357 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its price and position.
Inside the home
The apartment has a living area of 84 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 square metres. It is a full ownership property, so there is no leasehold. The home has double glazing and is fully insulated, according to the agent. Heating is provided by underfloor heating throughout, with a heat recovery system. There is a French balcony, and the property is on the eighth floor. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €233.
Life in Schiemond
Schiemond is a neighbourhood where residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.92 out of 10, based on 26 reviews. One resident says: "It's all fine but nothing special. There is some nuisance from youths, and often litter on the street." Another resident describes it as "a nice, cosy and multicultural neighbourhood where many different people live together." A third mentions that "there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood." The district has about 6,140 residents, and 47% of homes are owner-occupied. For more on the Schiemond neighbourhood, the reviews give a mixed but generally positive picture.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with SPAR express a ten-minute walk away. The nearest primary school, Delfshaven, is just around the corner, and the STC vmbo college for Maritiem en Techniek is also close by. The GP practice Maasdokters is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Schiemond is a couple of streets away. The nearest tram stop, Pieter de Hoochweg, is just around the corner and serves lines 3, 5, 8 and 18. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 2.5 kilometres away. The municipality of the municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities within easy reach.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €448,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is virtually equal to the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 20%, from €373,000 to €448,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is elevated, while flood risk is low. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Vrieling Makelaars | NVM | Qualis.
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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 Schiehavenkade 234, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €450,000 is virtually equal to the WOZ value of €448,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 20%, from €373,000 in 2020 to €448,000 in 2025. This gives an indication of how the value has developed, but the asking price is set by the seller.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 84 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 88 square metres. The home is on the eighth floor and has a French balcony. It is a full ownership property, so there is no leasehold.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
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 agent also states that the home has double glazing and is fully insulated, with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. These features contribute to the overall energy performance, but the label itself is the official rating.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €233. This fee is paid to the association that manages the shared parts of the building, such as the entrance, stairwell and any common areas. The exact amount can vary depending on the building's maintenance needs and reserves. The fee is stated in the listing, and it is a recurring cost to factor into your budget.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It means that, based on regional data, the risk of foundation issues is considered low. For a definitive assessment of the property's foundation, a structural survey would be needed, but that is not part of the listing data.
What is the noise situation around this home?
According to public data, the noise level from road traffic at this address is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 28 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 25 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on 2022 and 2023 data. They give an idea of the acoustic environment, but actual noise can vary depending on the time of day and the specific location within the building.
What are the flood risks for this property?
The pluvial flooding risk, which is flooding from heavy rain, is elevated for this address. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is low, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home. The elevated pluvial risk means that during very heavy rainfall, there could be water on the streets, but the property itself is not indicated as being at high risk of flooding.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, just 111 metres away. SPAR express is about 891 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There are also other options within a short distance, including AH to go and Ekoplaza, both around 1.1 kilometres away. With 94 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Delfshaven, about 261 metres away. Basisschool Locatie Müllerpier is also close, at 273 metres. For secondary education, the STC vmbo college for Maritiem en Techniek is just 111 metres away, and Middelland College is 261 metres away. There are 188 schools within five kilometres, so there is a wide range of educational options in the area.
How is the public transport connection?
The nearest tram stop is Pieter de Hoochweg, about 283 metres away, which serves tram lines 3, 5, 8 and 18. Oostkousdijk stop is 379 metres away with lines 5, 8 and 18. The Coolhaven metro stop is 743 metres away, with metro lines A, B and C. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 2.5 kilometres away, so you can reach the city centre and beyond by public transport.
What do residents say about the neighbourhood?
Residents of the district, which includes Schiemond, give an average score of 6.92 out of 10, based on 26 reviews. One resident says: "It's all fine but nothing special. There is some nuisance from youths, and often litter on the street." Another describes it as "a nice, cosy and multicultural neighbourhood where many different people live together." A third mentions that "there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood." The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
Why is the asking price lower than the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €450,000 is 29% below the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €632,906. This is based on the current listings in Schiemond. The price per square metre is also 10% below the neighbourhood average. This could be because this apartment is smaller than the average home in the area, or because of other factors such as the specific location or condition. The price verdict is described as keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with the market.
