Under offer
Oude Westen, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 134 m² apartment on Sint-Mariastraat sits in one of Rotterdam's most characterful neighbourhoods. Built in 1892, it has a C energy label and is priced at €649,000. That's above the neighbourhood average of €569,681, but the size and period features help explain the premium. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and condition.
With 9,705 residents, the Oude Westen is a dense, lively area. Two residents reviewed it: one calls it a "perfect spot" with "plenty of entertainment". Another notes "lots of potential but lots of nuisance and often unsafe", mentioning drug use and heavy traffic, but also praises the location near shops, museums and public transport. The neighbourhood has a mixed population, many singles, some families, and a strong core of neighbours who organise events. The neighbourhood Oude Westen is very urban, with an address density of 6,709 per km².
Daily errands are easy: a Coop is just around the corner, an Aldi a couple of streets away, and an Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. For school runs, Augustinus primary school is on your doorstep, Schakelschool de Gaffel is just around the corner, and KC Het Oude Westen is a couple of streets away. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, from museums to parks.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Ooms Makelaars and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Sint-Mariastraat 132B, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
nice place, plenty of entertainment
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
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About Sint-Mariastraat 132B, Rotterdam
The asking price is €649,000, which is above the neighbourhood average of €569,681 and the median of €500,000. However, at 134 m² it is larger than the average of 115 m², and the price per m² (€4,843) is slightly below the neighbourhood average of €5,177. So while the total price is high, you get more space for your money compared to other homes in the Oude Westen.
The Oude Westen is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. Residents appreciate the lively atmosphere and proximity to shops, museums and public transport. However, some mention nuisance from drug use and traffic, and a feeling of unsafety at times. The area has a mix of long-term residents and students, with active neighbour initiatives.
The home is well connected: a tram or bus stop is likely nearby (the area has multiple lines), and Rotterdam Central station is 1.4 km away, a ten-minute walk. The Nieuwe Binnenweg with shops and restaurants is just around the corner. For drivers, the city centre is easily reachable, but parking can be tight in this dense area.
Several schools are within walking distance. Augustinus primary school is on your doorstep (97 m), Schakelschool de Gaffel is just around the corner (144 m), and KC Het Oude Westen is a couple of streets away (268 m). For secondary education, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum and Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans are about a five-minute walk.
Energy label C is decent for a pre-1900 building. It means the home is reasonably efficient but not top-tier. You can expect moderate energy costs. In the neighbourhood, 26.7% of homes have label A+ and 35% have label A, so this home is slightly below average in efficiency compared to the local stock.
Currently, 47 homes are for sale in the Oude Westen, with an average price of €569,681 and an average size of 115 m². This apartment is larger and more expensive than most, so it stands out. In the past year, 148 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 56 days, indicating a fairly active market.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oude Westen
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