A classic upper maisonette in Oud Charlois
This 1927 upper maisonette on Slotboomstraat 55A sits on a quiet road in a residential part of Oud Charlois, a sheltered spot that feels a world away from the bustle. With six rooms spread over two floors, it is a generous home for anyone who values space and character. The asking price is €375,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits at €327,976, with a median of €319,000.
The home itself
According to the agent, this upper maisonette offers six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, across two floors. The living area is listed at 102 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 108 m². The home has a central heating boiler and is set on the first living floor. The asking price works out at €3,676 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label, so expect relatively modest energy costs. The property was built in 1927, a fact that speaks to its age but says nothing about its condition.
Life in Oud Charlois
Oud Charlois is a neighbourhood with a mixed reputation, and residents' reviews reflect that. Based on six reviews, the average score is 6.91 out of 10. One resident calls it "Cosy" and says "Great neighbourhood", while another describes it as "Ghetto", mentioning "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained." A third resident, writing under the title "Poor Charlois", says "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times." These are personal experiences, not a verdict on the whole area. The neighbourhood has around 13,860 residents, and 52% of households are single-person households. For a fuller picture, you can read more about the Oud Charlois neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The MCD supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a couple of streets away. The Wilhelminaschool primary school is a five-minute walk, and Hugo de Groot secondary school is even closer. The GP practice Sanitas Gezondheidscentrum Rotterdam, Huisartsen Dorpsweg is on your doorstep, and the BENU Apotheek Charlois pharmacy is just around the corner. For public transport, the Frans Bekkerstraat tram stop with line 2 is just around the corner, and Katendrechtse Lagedijk with trams and buses on lines 2, 7, 11 and 44 is a couple of streets away. The nearest train station, Rotterdam Zuid, is about 3.2 km away. The Ikazia Ziekenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €257,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 46% above this WOZ value, a comparison that is precomputed and stated here as a fact. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €195,000 to €257,000. As for the address, the area-level risk indications show that road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard, and both rail and aircraft noise are 25 dB Lden, also below the standard. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the fact that the home was built in 1927 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation; in this area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050; heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
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.
Frequently asked questions
About Slotboomstraat 55A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 46% above the WOZ value of €257,000, 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. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 32%, from €195,000 to €257,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper maisonette has six rooms, including five bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 102 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 108 m². The home is set on the first living floor and has a central heating boiler. The volume is 328 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself. The home was built in 1927, but the label reflects the current energy performance, not the age of the construction.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the fact that the home was built in 1927 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The area-level noise data shows that road traffic noise is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. Rail noise is 25 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both also below the standard. These figures come from public data for the year 2022 and 2023 and are indications at area level, not measurements at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is MCD, about 555 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Aldi is about 673 metres away, and PLUS is about 740 metres away. There are also two Dirk stores within about 1.3 km. In total, there are 78 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is Wilhelminaschool, about 254 metres away, which is a five-minute walk. Other primary schools nearby include Ibn i-Sina at 367 metres, Openbare Basisschool De Triangel at 413 metres, and basisschool Wereldwijs at 416 metres. For secondary education, Hugo de Groot is about 280 metres away. There are 174 schools within 5 km.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Frans Bekkerstraat, about 170 metres away, served by tram line 2. Katendrechtse Lagedijk, about 221 metres away, has trams and buses on lines 2, 7, 11 and 44. The bus stop Carnissehuis, about 326 metres away, is served by bus line 567. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Zuid, about 3.2 km away.
What do residents say about Oud Charlois?
Based on six reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.91 out of 10. One resident says "Great neighbourhood" and calls it "Cosy", while another describes it as "Ghetto", mentioning "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." A third resident says "It's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times." These are personal experiences, not a general verdict.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home rose by 32%, from €195,000 to €257,000. The reference date for the current WOZ value is 1 January 2025. This development is precomputed and reflects the municipal valuation, not the market value. The asking price is 46% above the current WOZ value.
