A 1950s apartment in Zuidwijk
This apartment on Steenvoorde 35 sits in Zuidwijk, a neighbourhood in the Charlois district of Rotterdam. Built in 1950, it's a portiekflat, a classic Dutch walk-up apartment building. The asking price of €255,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €308,380. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €3,968, while this home comes in at €3,806 per square metre. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one is priced below the local norm.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 67 square metres, with a volume of 228 cubic metres. It comes with full ownership, so there's no ground lease to worry about. The home is heated by a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout. There is a homeowners' association (VvE) with a monthly contribution of €321. The energy label is F, which is on the lower end of the scale, so expect higher energy costs.
Life in Zuidwijk
Zuidwijk is a lively part of Rotterdam, home to around 13,825 people. It's a densely populated area, with an address density of 2,756 per square kilometre, making it very strongly urban. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.6, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood." Another is more critical: "Dirty, full of shady types and homeless people who aggressively ask for money. There are plenty of supermarkets, but otherwise only one chemist, Kruidvat." The same resident notes that accessibility is "substandard", with only one bus line running through the neighbourhood. For a fuller picture of what it's like to live here, have a look at the Zuidwijk neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from this spot. The nearest supermarket, PLUS, is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away. For primary education, the Steven Stemerdingschool voor Basisonderwijs is a couple of streets away, and Vak College Zuidrand for secondary education is also close by. The GP practice, Praktijk Schouten, is in Rhoon, about 2.3 kilometres away, while the pharmacy, Service Apotheek van Waert, is just 348 metres from the door. For public transport, the Langenhorst stop is a couple of streets away, served by tram lines 5 and 11 and bus line 70. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 2.7 kilometres away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of services and connections. However, the address does come with some risk indications from public data sources. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, both below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the home was built in 1950 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. For climate risks, pluvial flooding and flood risk are both low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Greveling Makelaardij & Taxaties and their listing on Funda. The agent is Greveling Makelaardij & Taxaties.
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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 Steenvoorde 35, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €255,000. This is 17% below the average asking price of €308,380 for homes in Zuidwijk. The price per square metre is €3,806, based on the agent's listed living area of 67 square metres. The neighbourhood average asking price per square metre is €3,968, so this home is priced slightly below that figure.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, the apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 67 square metres, with a total volume of 228 cubic metres. It's a portiekflat, a typical Dutch walk-up apartment building from 1950.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is F. This is the least efficient label on the scale, so you should expect higher energy costs for heating and electricity. The home is heated by a central heating boiler with underfloor heating throughout. There is no information in the listing about insulation or double glazing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association (VvE) contribution is €321. This fee typically covers shared maintenance, insurance and building costs for the common areas of the portiekflat building. The exact coverage of this fee is not detailed in the listing, so it's best to review the VvE documents for specifics.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it's not always included in listing data. Without this figure, it's not possible to compare the asking price to the official municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to public risk data, the road traffic noise level at this address is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 34 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The home was built in 1950 on clay soil, which may mean it has wooden piles or a shallow foundation. This is an area-level indication from public sources, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is PLUS, just 305 metres away, which is about a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is 725 metres away, a ten-minute walk. There are also a SPAR express at about 1 kilometre and two Dirk stores within 1.7 kilometres. In total, there are 50 supermarkets within 5 kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest public transport stop is Langenhorst, about 241 metres away, served by tram lines 5 and 11 and bus line 70. There's also the Larenkamp stop at 282 metres with bus lines 11 and 70. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 2.7 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Zuidwijk?
Residents give Zuidwijk an average score of 6.6 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "Nice house, not such a nice neighbourhood." Another describes the neighbourhood as "dirty, full of shady types and homeless people who aggressively ask for money", while noting there are plenty of supermarkets. The same resident criticises accessibility, saying only one bus line runs through the neighbourhood.
What is the crime rate in Zuidwijk?
In the most recent data, there were 1,087 reported crimes in Zuidwijk. The neighbourhood has around 13,825 residents. This figure covers all types of crime reported in the area. It's worth noting that crime statistics are area-level data and don't necessarily reflect the immediate surroundings of any specific address.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does include property details such as the number of rooms, floor area and energy label. However, some information is not stated, including the WOZ value and any details about insulation or double glazing.
