A bright apartment in Middelland
Van der Poelstraat 70 is a third-floor apartment in Middelland, a lively part of Rotterdam's Delfshaven district. Built in 1987, it sits in a residential setting with a real mix of people, as one resident puts it. The asking price is €325,000, and the price per square metre works out at €5,242 based on the agent's floor area of 62 m². For more on the local market, see apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. The living area is 62 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 64 m². There is a balcony, and the home comes with roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, plus a combi boiler. It is held on leasehold, with the ground rent paid off until 26 January 2067 and the leasehold ending on 17 April 2085. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €144.98.
Life in Middelland
Residents describe Middelland as cosy and green, with sports fields and facilities nearby. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another calls it "a great spot in Rotterdam." A third, who lives right in the middle, mentions the mix of people, the schools, playgrounds and the Marktplein, where events are often organised. They also note the neighbourhood newspaper and the wijkpaleis that bring people together. Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores an average of 7.79. Around 39% of residents are aged 25 to 45, and 56% of households are single-person. For more on the area, see the Middelland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk and Ekoplaza a couple of streets away. The Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan is on your doorstep, and IKC de Ark is a five-minute walk. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk KMD is just around the corner, and Apotheek Middelland is a couple of streets away. Tram stops Vierambachtsstraat and Claes de Vrieselaan are both within a five-minute walk, serving lines 1, 7 and 11, and 4, 6, 14 and 32 respectively. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the Erasmus Medisch Centrum is also within walking distance. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €353,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 71%, from €207,000 to €353,000. As for the area, road traffic noise is measured at 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise stay below it. The foundation risk indication is low, with 1% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Kleef Makelaars and Van Kleef NVM Makelaars on Funda.
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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.
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About Van der Poelstraat 70, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €325,000. The price per square metre is €5,242, based on the agent's floor area of 62 m². The home has been listed since 5 November 2026.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 62 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 64 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the third floor. The volume is 197 m³.
What is the WOZ value and how has it changed?
The WOZ value is €353,000 as of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 8% below this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen by 71%, from €207,000 in 2020 to €353,000 in 2025. This reflects the municipal valuation, not the current market value.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in the area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is 354 metres away, Dirk is 390 metres, and Ekoplaza is 449 metres. Aldi is 590 metres and SPAR express is 602 metres. All are within a short walk, making daily grocery shopping convenient.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stops Vierambachtsstraat and Claes de Vrieselaan are both within 250 metres, serving lines 1, 7 and 11, and 4, 6, 14 and 32 respectively. Rotterdam Centraal station is 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan is 83 metres away, and IKC de Ark is 261 metres away. There are also secondary special education options nearby, including Schreuder College Taborstraat and Yulius Middelland College, both at 123 metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with more efficient homes. The home has roof insulation, double glazing and floor insulation, which can help keep heating costs down, though the label itself does not guarantee specific savings.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €144.98. This fee typically covers shared maintenance and insurance for common areas.
How do residents rate the neighbourhood?
Based on three reviews, residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79. One resident mentions the green spaces and sports fields, another highlights the mix of people and community events, and a third calls it "a great spot in Rotterdam." The reviews reflect the neighbourhood as a whole, not this specific home.
