A quiet spot in Lombardijen
Socratesstraat 245 is a ground-floor gallery flat in Lombardijen, a lively part of Rotterdam where residents say everything is at hand, from shops to the hospital and public transport. The last known asking price of €259,500 sat 32% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €382,690, which put it on the low side for the area. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €3,774, and this home came in at €3,604 per m² according to the agent's listing. If you were looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one was priced noticeably under the local norm. This home has not been online since 30 September 2026.
The home itself
Built in 1962, this apartment spans one floor with four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 72 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it comes with a balcony. It is a gallery flat, situated on the first living floor, and ownership is freehold. The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €190.98.
Life in Lombardijen
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.72 out of 10, based on 16 reviews. One resident says: "I think that neighbourhood is completely quiet." Another describes it as a "decent neighbourhood with everything at hand such as shops, hospital, public transport, etc." The area is home to around 15,000 people, and about half of households are single-person. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 2,655 per km². For more on what the area is like, have a look at the Lombardijen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The Lidl and Jumbo are both just around the corner, and the pharmacy is a couple of streets away. The Maasstad Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. For schools, Accent VSO Op Zuid is on your doorstep, and De Catamaran primary school is a five-minute walk. Tram and bus stops at Molenvliet and Smeetslandsedijk, serving lines 2 and 76, are just around the corner, and Rotterdam Lombardijen train station is a five-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam manages the wider area, and you can read more about the municipality of Rotterdam for the bigger picture.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value was available for this property, so there was no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data, based on public sources and area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1962 on clay soil. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Van der Wiel Makelaardij & Taxaties, which listed it on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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About socratesstraat 245, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Lombardijen?
The asking price of €259,500 was 32% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €382,690. The median asking price in the area was €292,250, so this home sat under that too. Per square metre, the agent listed €3,604, while the neighbourhood average was €3,774. With 62 homes at the time available in the area, there was a range from €182,500 up to €1,795,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
This is a gallery flat on the first living floor, spanning a single level. It has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The agent listed the living area at 72 m², while the BAG registration records 71 m². The home also has a balcony and a volume of 230 m³. It was built in 1962.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label D. The home did had double glazing and a central heating boiler, according to the agent. The exact monthly energy bill would depend on your usage and current energy prices.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution was €190.98. This fee typically covers shared costs for the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the exterior.
What do residents say about living in Lombardijen?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.72 out of 10, based on 16 reviews. One resident describes it as completely quiet, while another calls it a decent neighbourhood with everything at hand, such as shops, hospital and public transport. A third resident mentions it is lively with shops and a hospital nearby. The reviews reflect a mix of quiet and lively qualities.
What shops and supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are Lidl at 422 metres and Jumbo at 441 metres, both within a short walk. There is also an MCD at 913 metres and a SPAR express at 1.4 km. The pharmacy, Service Apotheek Lombardijen, is 380 metres away. The Maasstad Ziekenhuis is 843 metres from the home, and a GP practice is located in Barendrecht at 2.2 km.
How is the public transport connection from this address?
The nearest stops are Molenvliet and Smeetslandsedijk, both about 260 metres away, serving tram and bus lines 2 and 76. There is also a bus stop at Pythagorasweg at 318 metres with line 70. Rotterdam Lombardijen train station is 562 metres away, so you can reach the station with a short walk.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data. The note explains the home was built in 1962 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication based on public sources, not an inspection of this specific property. The soil type is recorded as clay.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 39 dB Lden, below the norm, and aircraft noise is 31 dB Lden, also below the norm. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What schools are within walking distance?
Accent VSO Op Zuid, a secondary special education school, is 258 metres away. Auris Dr. M. Polanoschool, a special education school, is at 572 metres. De Catamaran primary school is 598 metres away, and De Regenboog SO is at 609 metres. Avicenna Lyceum, a secondary school, is 636 metres from the home.
