A penthouse with water views in Schiemond
This penthouse sits on the eighth floor of a 2003 building on Sint-Jobskade, right on the water in Schiemond, a neighbourhood in the Delfshaven district of Rotterdam. The setting is described as a quiet road with open views over the water, and the home itself spans two floors with five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. At €1,295,000, the asking price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes to €640,235. That makes this the most expensive of the 39 homes currently for sale in the area, and it is also the priciest among apartments in Rotterdam listed at this moment.
The home itself
According to the agent, the living area is 196 m², while the BAG registration records 185 m². The home has a roof terrace and a balcony, plus both a garage box and an indoor parking space. It is heated with district heating, and the ownership is municipal ground lease, with the canon paid off until 30 November 2050. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €781.10. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Life in Schiemond
Residents of the Delfshaven district, which includes Schiemond, give their living environment an average score of 6.92, 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," adding that "there is a cosy little square in the neighbourhood where many people gather with their children, especially in summer." A third resident mentions noise from neighbours and rubbish thrown from windows, but also notes "many educational locations" and activities for all ages. The neighbourhood counts about 6,140 inhabitants, and 42% of households are single-person households. For more on the area, see the Schiemond neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there are several other supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including SPAR express and AH to go. Basisschool Locatie Müllerpier is on your doorstep, and De Theaterhavo/vwo is a couple of streets away. The GP practice Maasdokters is a five-minute walk, and the pharmacy at Erasmus MC is a ten-minute walk, as is the Erasmus Medisch Centrum hospital. For public transport, tram and bus stop Pieter de Hoochweg is just around the corner with lines 3, 5, 8 and 18, and metro station Coolhaven is a five-minute walk with lines 3, A, B and C. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 2.2 km away. The wider surroundings are covered under the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is nothing to compare with the asking price. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the climate indications are area-level: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is medium now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including RE/MAX and RE/MAX Totaal Makelaars on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Sint-Jobskade 132, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Schiemond?
The asking price of €1,295,000 is 102% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €640,235. It is the most expensive of the 39 homes currently for sale in Schiemond. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,011, while this home is listed at €6,607 per square metre based on the agent's stated living area of 196 m².
What is the layout of this penthouse?
The home has five rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. It is located on the eighth floor and includes a roof terrace and a balcony. There is also a garage box and an indoor parking space. The agent lists the living area at 196 m², while the BAG registration records 185 m².
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 is heated with district heating. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the ownership structure of this property?
The property is municipal ground lease, with the annual canon paid off until 30 November 2050. This means the ground lease has been prepaid for the coming decades, so there is no recurring ground rent during that period. The homeowners' association contribution is €781.10 per month.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 53 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is 28 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements inside the home.
What is the flood and climate risk for this area?
The climate indications for this address are area-level: pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, flood risk is medium both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050. These are indications for the area, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is about 292 metres away, just around the corner. SPAR express is at 615 metres, AH to go at 760 metres, and there are two more SPAR express stores within about 900 metres. In total, there are 96 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What schools are close to this home?
Basisschool Locatie Müllerpier is about 156 metres away, on your doorstep. De Theaterhavo/vwo is at 364 metres, and Middelland College and the Delfshaven primary school are both around 412 metres away. There are 192 schools within 5 km.
How is the public transport connection from here?
Tram and bus stop Pieter de Hoochweg is 216 metres away, with lines 3, 5, 8 and 18. Tram stop Euromast is at 481 metres with lines 5, 8 and 18, and metro station Coolhaven is at 604 metres with lines 3, A, B and C. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 2.2 km away.
What do residents say about living in this district?
Residents of the Delfshaven district give their living environment an average score of 6.92 out of 10, based on 26 reviews. One resident mentions nuisance from youths and litter, while another praises the multicultural atmosphere and the cosy square where people gather. A third notes noise from neighbours but also many activities and educational locations.
