A calm spot in Oud Charlois
Sint-Janshaven 71 is a portiekflat apartment on the first floor, built in 1989 and set on a quiet road in a residential area. The home sits in Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood in the Charlois district of Rotterdam, where the average asking price for homes currently on the market is €327,946. The asking price for this apartment is €325,000. For context, there are 84 homes for sale in the area, and the average price per square metre is €3,915. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one offers a solid starting point.
The apartment itself
The apartment has four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 93 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 92 square metres. The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €17,700, which is a notable figure to consider. The property is located on the first living floor, and the total volume is 282 cubic metres.
Life in Oud Charlois
Oud Charlois is a neighbourhood with a mix of characters, and residents have shared mixed feelings about it. Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.91 out of 10. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood," while another describes it as "Ghetto," mentioning "many junkies and psychiatric people," "lots of shouting," and "lots of rubbish," though they do note the tram connection as a positive. Another resident speaks of "Poor Charlois," saying they have been harassed several times and that the school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch. The neighbourhood has about 13,860 inhabitants, and 52% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, you can read about the Oud Charlois neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the MCD supermarket is just around the corner, and the Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. Primary school Obs Charlois is a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Boute, is also within a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek Charlois is nearby for prescriptions. Public transport is well within reach: the bus stop Sint Janshaven is on your doorstep, served by line 72, and the Charloisse Hoofd stop, with lines 71 and 72, is just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 3.2 kilometres away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €319,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 55%, from €206,000 in 2020 to €319,000 in 2025. As for address-level risk data, the noise from road traffic is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail, air, and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 2% of buildings in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and heat stress is also medium, both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars and Zuidstad 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 Sint-Janshaven 71, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price for this apartment is €325,000, while the WOZ value is €319,000 as of 1 January 2025. This means the asking price is 2% above the WOZ value. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value, so the comparison is a factual reference point. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 55%, from €206,000 in 2020 to €319,000 in 2025.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This portiekflat apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 93 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists it as 92 square metres. The home is located on the first living floor and has a total volume of 282 cubic metres. It features double glazing and a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The home also has double glazing, which helps with insulation. The energy label is a standardised measure, and the actual energy costs will depend on usage and other factors.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association fee for this apartment is €17,700. This fee is paid to the homeowners' association and typically covers shared costs such as maintenance of common areas, building insurance, and sometimes reserve funds for future repairs. The exact coverage depends on the association's rules, which are not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and in the broader area, 2% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk data comes from public sources like the Klimaateffectatlas.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise from road traffic at this address is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 13 dB Lden, air traffic noise is 25 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 50 dB Lden, all of which are below their respective standards. These figures are based on area-level data from 2022 to 2024 and are indications, not measurements inside the home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is MCD, located about 368 metres away, which is just around the corner. The Albert Heijn is about 952 metres away, a ten-minute walk. Other options include Aldi at 1,316 metres and PLUS at 1,379 metres. There are 91 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of choices for groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is Obs Charlois, about 436 metres away, which is a couple of streets away. The Wilhelminaschool is also nearby at 763 metres. For secondary education, the STC vmbo college for Maritiem en Techniek is about 738 metres away. There are 192 schools within five kilometres, covering primary, secondary, and special education.
How is the public transport connection?
The bus stop Sint Janshaven is just 102 metres away, served by line 72. The Dokhaven stop is also close at 117 metres, also with line 72. The Charloisse Hoofd stop, at 206 metres, has lines 71 and 72. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 3.2 kilometres away, so you can reach the city centre by train if needed.
What do residents say about Oud Charlois?
Residents of Oud Charlois give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood," while another describes it as "Ghetto," mentioning issues like "many junkies and psychiatric people," "lots of shouting," and "lots of rubbish," though they note the tram connection as a positive. Another resident speaks of "Poor Charlois," mentioning harassment and concerns about the school. The reviews reflect a mix of experiences.
