A quiet spot in Lombardijen
On the Socratesstraat, a quiet road in a residential area, this gallery flat sits on the fourth floor of a 1962 building. The apartment is part of Lombardijen, a neighbourhood in the IJsselmonde district of Rotterdam. With a price of €215,000, the asking price is 53% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €458,703. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price, and this one is positioned at the lower end of the local market.
The home itself
This three-room apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 57 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, with a volume of 178 m³. The agent notes the home has roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. There is a service charge (HOA fee) of €26,800, which is a significant monthly cost to factor in.
Life in Lombardijen
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.84 out of 10, based on 17 reviews. One resident, who has lived here for years, says: "Over het algemeen is alles goed bereikbaar" (in general, everything is well reachable). Another describes it as "completely quiet", while a third calls it a "decent neighbourhood with everything at hand such as shops, hospital, public transport, etc." The neighbourhood has around 15,565 inhabitants, and about 31% of the housing stock is owner-occupied. The Lombardijen neighbourhood offers a mix of post-war housing and modern additions.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Jumbo supermarkets are just around the corner, and the MCD is a couple of streets away. For healthcare, the Service Apotheek Lombardijen pharmacy is just around the corner, and the Maasstad Ziekenhuis hospital is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis, is further out. Public transport is well served: the Smeetslandsedijk stop is on your doorstep with tram and bus lines 2 and 76, and the Pythagorasweg stop with bus line 70 is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Lombardijen train station is just around the corner. The municipality of Rotterdam provides the broader context for these amenities.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €220,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 2% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 55%, from €142,000 to €220,000. As for address-level risks, these are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise load from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1962 on clay soil. For climate, the pluvial flooding indication is elevated, the current flood risk is medium, and the heat stress indication is low, rising to medium by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van der Wiel Makelaardij & Taxaties and their listings on Vastgoed Nederland and Pararius.
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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 socratesstraat 186, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €215,000 is 2% below the WOZ value of €220,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. This means the asking price is slightly under the official valuation, but the actual market price will depend on what buyers are willing to pay.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 57 m², according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is a gallery flat on the fourth floor, with a volume of 178 m³. The agent notes it has roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has roof insulation, wall insulation and double glazing, which can help keep energy use down. However, the exact costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data. The home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation, but this is a general indication, not an inspection of this specific property. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Area-level data shows the noise load from road traffic is 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 42 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 31 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Lidl and Jumbo supermarkets are both about 500 metres away, so just around the corner. The MCD is about 880 metres away, a couple of streets further. For a wider choice, there are 59 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, including a SPAR express and another Lidl at around 1.4 and 1.7 kilometres respectively.
How is the public transport in this area?
The Smeetslandsedijk stop is about 190 metres away, with tram and bus lines 2 and 76. The Molenvliet stop, also with lines 2 and 76, is about 360 metres away. The Pythagorasweg stop with bus line 70 is about 415 metres away. Rotterdam Lombardijen train station is about 540 metres from the home.
What schools are near this apartment?
Within a short distance there are several schools. Accent VSO Op Zuid, a secondary special education school, is about 350 metres away. The Avicenna Lyceum, a secondary school, is about 640 metres away. The Vreewijkschool, a primary school, is about 660 metres away. There are 147 schools within 5 kilometres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Lombardijen an average score of 6.84 out of 10, based on 17 reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is "completely quiet", while another calls it a "decent neighbourhood with everything at hand such as shops, hospital, public transport, etc." A long-time resident notes that "everything is well reachable".
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
The WOZ value has risen by 55% between 2020 and 2025, from €142,000 to €220,000. This increase reflects the general trend in property values in the area. The current WOZ value, as of 1 January 2025, is €220,000, which is slightly above the asking price of €215,000.
