Van der Hoevenplein 232
Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam
AreaA penthouse above the Maas
This apartment sits on the 41st floor of a 2010 tower on the Kop van Zuid, with open views over the water and the city. The asking price of €1,250,000 is on the high side, coming in 26% above the average asking price of €990,118 in the neighbourhood. For context, that neighbourhood average is based on 34 homes currently for sale, with prices ranging from €390,000 to €4,950,000. The price per square metre works out at €8,681 based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing this against other [apartments in Rotterdam], this one sits at the upper end of the market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this is a four-room apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors, with a volume of 573 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 144 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 147 square metres. There is a balcony, and parking is available in the garage and parking basement. The home is fully insulated, heated by district heating, and is offered in full ownership. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €708.51. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label.
Living on the Kop van Zuid
The Kop van Zuid is a dense, urban district with 2,800 residents, and the address density of 4,639 per square kilometre reflects that. Most households are single-person, at 61%, and the average household size is 1.5. Residents of the district of Feijenoord, which includes this area, give their surroundings an average score of 6.72 based on 31 reviews. One resident says: "Reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long." Another describes it as "Quiet." The reviews cover the wider district rather than this specific neighbourhood, so they give a general impression rather than a precise picture of life on this block. For a closer look at what the area offers, see [the Kop van Zuid neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away and a Lidl a ten-minute walk. For schools, Young Rotterdam vmbo and De Passie Rotterdam are both around a five-minute walk, while primary schools De Schalm Katendrecht and De Pijler are a bit further. The nearest GP is Gezondheidscentrum Afrikaanderwijk, huisartsen, and the pharmacy Apotheek van der Laan is just around the corner. For public transport, metro, bus and tram stop Wilhelminaplein is a five-minute walk with lines 3, 5, D, E, 11, 12 and 16, and bus stops Veerlaan and Meeuwenstraat are nearby. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about a ten-minute walk. The wider [municipality of Rotterdam] is well served by these connections.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data from public sources gives some indications, though these are area-level and not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway, aircraft and industrial noise are all below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement, and 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including Kolpa van der Hoek Oostvoorne and Kolpa Qualis International Realty on Funda.
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About Van der Hoevenplein 232, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,250,000 is 26% above the average asking price of €990,118 in the Kop van Zuid. The median asking price in the neighbourhood is €732,500, and homes currently for sale range from €390,000 to €4,950,000. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,772, while this home is listed at €8,681 per square metre based on the agent's floor area.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a four-room apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms spread over two floors. The volume is 573 cubic metres. The living area is listed at 144 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration records 147 square metres. There is a balcony, and parking is available in the garage and parking basement.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. The home is described as fully insulated and heated by district heating. Because label A is efficient, you can expect relatively modest energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The exact monthly costs will depend on your usage and the district heating tariffs.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €708.51. This is stated in the listing. The contribution covers the shared costs of the building, though the specific breakdown of what is included is not detailed in the listing.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 30 dB Lden, aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, and industrial noise is 46 dB Lden, all below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, and 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood risks for this location?
The address-level risk data shows pluvial flooding at heavy rain is low, and the flood risk is low both currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources such as the Klimaateffectatlas, and they describe the general situation in the area rather than the specific condition of this home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is about 112 metres away, so on your doorstep. A Jumbo is about 654 metres away, and a Lidl is about 926 metres away. There are 93 supermarkets within five kilometres, so you have plenty of options for grocery shopping in the wider area.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The Wilhelminaplein stop is about 390 metres away and serves metro, bus and tram with lines 3, 5, D, E, 11, 12 and 16. Bus stops Veerlaan and Meeuwenstraat are about 487 and 523 metres away respectively. Rotterdam Zuid train station is about 1.6 kilometres away.
What schools are near this home?
Young Rotterdam vmbo is about 544 metres away and De Passie Rotterdam is about 598 metres away, both secondary schools. For primary education, De Schalm Katendrecht is about 670 metres away and De Pijler is about 847 metres away. There are 198 schools within five kilometres in total.
How do residents rate the area?
Residents of the district of Feijenoord, which includes this area, give an average score of 6.72 based on 31 reviews. One resident says: "Reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long." Another describes it as "Quiet." These reviews cover the wider district rather than the Kop van Zuid neighbourhood specifically.
What is the neighbourhood like demographically?
The Kop van Zuid has 2,800 residents. Most households are single-person, at 61%, and 12% of households have children. The average household size is 1.5. The largest age group is 25 to 45 year olds, making up 52% of the population. The address density is 4,639 per square kilometre, making it a very strongly urban area.
