Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis modern apartment on Van der Hoevenplein sits in the lively Kop van Zuid neighbourhood. Built in 2010 and with energy label A, it's efficient and contemporary. At 61 m² it's compact, and the asking price of €465,000 is well below the neighbourhood average, about 50% less than the typical €926,056 for apartments in Rotterdam. That makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area.
Kop van Zuid is a dynamic, densely built neighbourhood with around 2,800 residents. It's a young area, most inhabitants are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. The streets are lively, with a high density of addresses (4,639 per km²). There are no reviews from residents in the data, but the neighbourhood is known for its modern architecture and waterside location. The neighbourhood Kop van Zuid has a mix of apartments, all built after 1990, and owner-occupied homes make up 29% of the stock.
For daily shopping, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and Jumbo and Lidl are a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: primary school De Schalm Katendrecht is a five-minute walk, and secondary schools Young Rotterdam vmbo and De Passie Rotterdam are also nearby. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with restaurants and a GP practice on your doorstep.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Kolpa van der Hoek Makelaars Rotterdam and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Van der Hoevenplein 49, Rotterdam
Data from Kop van Zuid
Data from Kop van Zuid
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About Van der Hoevenplein 49, Rotterdam
The asking price of €465,000 is significantly lower than the neighbourhood average of €926,056 and the median of €675,000. However, the apartment is also smaller than average (61 m² vs 134 m²). Per square metre, the price is about €7,623, which is above the neighbourhood average of €6,711 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. In the neighbourhood, 74.5% of homes have label A and 17.6% have A+ or better, so this home is in line with the local standard. You can expect relatively low energy costs.
The nearest train station is 2.3 km away. That's about a 25-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Kop van Zuid is a young, urban area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. It's densely built with a high address density, so it feels lively. There are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, and the city centre is easily reachable.
Yes, there are several schools within walking distance. Primary school De Schalm Katendrecht is about 670 m away, and secondary schools Young Rotterdam vmbo and De Passie Rotterdam are around 550-600 m. Other primary schools like De Pijler and OBS Nelson Mandela are also within a ten-minute walk.
Currently, there are 36 apartments for sale in Kop van Zuid. Prices range from €399,000 to €4,950,000, so this apartment is at the lower end. In the past year, 83 homes were sold, with an average selling time of 79 days.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kop van Zuid