Soetendaalseweg 56A02
Oude Noorden, Rotterdam
AreaA classic portiekflat in the Oude Noorden
This apartment sits in the Oude Noorden, a lively part of Rotterdam Noord where the streets are lined with pre-war buildings and the Rotte river is never far away. The neighbourhood has a real mix of nationalities and a strong sense of community, with people greeting each other in the street. The home itself is a portiekflat on the second floor, built in 1912, with an energy label D. At €425,000 for 98 m² of living space, the asking price of €4,337 per m² is on the high side compared to the average of €5,506 per m² for apartments in Rotterdam, though the median price in the neighbourhood sits at €412,500.
The home itself
The apartment spans two floors and offers four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. There is a roof terrace, which is a nice bonus for a home on the second floor. The property is freehold, so you own the land outright, and it comes with a central heating boiler. The HOA fee is €226.94 per month. The living area is recorded as 98 m² both in the BAG registration and in the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy there.
Life in the Oude Noorden
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident says: "This neighbourhood is a mix of all nationalities and very popular, and not to mention we live close to the Rotte." Another adds: "We've been living in this neighbourhood for 4 years now and it's fine, and people are there for each other with help when needed, people still greet each other here and everyone knows each other, only the hygiene could be better." A third resident is less positive, mentioning litter on the streets and a long-running construction project nearby. The neighbourhood is home to around 17,000 people, and 54% of households are single-person households. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density. For a sense of what the Oude Noorden neighbourhood is like, the reviews paint a picture of a close-knit but busy urban area.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. A Dirk supermarket is on your doorstep, with a Lidl just around the corner and an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. For primary education, De Fontein school is on your doorstep and Hildegardis is just around the corner. The nearest GP practice, Huisartsenpraktijk De Lis, is a ten-minute walk, while the pharmacy is just around the corner. Tram stop Soetendaalseweg is on your doorstep with lines 4 and 6, and Rotterdam Noord train station is a couple of streets away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, and this part of it is well served by public transport.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the property is €385,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 10% above this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 67%, from €231,000 to €385,000. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of buildings in the area having an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. Flood risk from rivers is low both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Atta Makelaars and listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland. The main agent is Atta 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 Soetendaalseweg 56A02, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €425,000 for a living area of 98 m², which works out to €4,337 per m² based on the agent's listing. The average price per m² in the Oude Noorden is €5,506, and the median asking price for homes in the neighbourhood is €412,500. The asking price is 10% above the WOZ value of €385,000.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
The apartment has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. It spans two floors and is located on the second floor of the building. There is also a roof terrace. The total volume of the property is 324 m³. The home is a portiekflat, a typical pre-war Rotterdam apartment building type.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €385,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €425,000 is 10% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 67%, from €231,000 in 2020 to €385,000 in 2025. The WOZ value is set by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. In the surrounding area, 3% of buildings have an elevated pile-rot risk, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. The building dates from 1912, which is before 1970, a factor that is taken into account in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 58 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Rail traffic noise is 35 dB Lden, which is below the standard, and air traffic noise is also 35 dB Lden, below the standard. These are area-level indications from public data sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A Dirk supermarket is within 200 metres of the home, and a Lidl is just over 200 metres away. An Albert Heijn is about 385 metres away, and a Hoogvliet is at 440 metres. There is also a Coop at 710 metres. With 89 supermarkets within five kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
De Fontein primary school is just 88 metres away, and Hildegardis primary school is at 170 metres. Quadratum is at 513 metres, IKC De Lis at 597 metres, and Juliana van Stolbergschool at 663 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 1.1 kilometres away. A childcare centre is within 300 metres.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Soetendaalseweg is 161 metres away, served by lines 4 and 6. Station Noord tram stop is at 358 metres, with lines 4, 6 and 174. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Noord, at 330 metres. This gives you both tram and train options for getting around the city and beyond.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. In the Oude Noorden, 22.2% of homes have a label D or lower, while 16.7% have an A+ label or better and 24.4% have an A label. The home was built in 1912, which is typical for this pre-war neighbourhood.
How do residents rate the Oude Noorden neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on seven reviews. One resident describes it as "a mix of all nationalities and very popular," while another says "people are there for each other with help when needed." A less positive review mentions litter on the streets and a long-running construction project. The reviews reflect a diverse, close-knit urban area.
