A calm spot in the Oude Westen
This apartment on Van Speykstraat 116 sits on a quiet road in a residential area, right in the middle of Rotterdam's Oude Westen. Built in 1990, it is a modern addition to a neighbourhood where most homes date from before 1945. With an asking price of €330,000, the price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €465,777. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price, and this one comes in well below the local average.
The apartment itself
The home spans one floor on the third storey, with three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 73 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, and the volume is 239 m³. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The agent notes that the home has no cavity wall but is fully insulated, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee is €148.36 per month.
Life in the Oude Westen
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident, who lived here during their student days, calls it an ideal location. Another simply says it is cool. The neighbourhood is home to around 9,630 people, and most households are single-person, at 57 percent. The Oude Westen neighbourhood is a lively, central part of the city, with a mix of ages and a high proportion of rental homes.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with the Aldi a couple of streets away and the Coop not much further. For primary education, KC Het Oude Westen is on your doorstep, and Schakelschool de Gaffel is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk KMD, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Wester Apotheek is just around the corner. Tram stops Bloemkwekersstraat and Mathenesserlaan, both a couple of streets away, are served by lines 4, 6 and 14, and Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more within easy reach.
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 indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 50 dB Lden, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and for climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Woonstad Rotterdam and CORPOwonen on Funda.
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About Van Speykstraat 116, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the Oude Westen?
The asking price of €330,000 is 29 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €465,777. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,114, while this home is listed at €4,521 per square metre, which is 12 percent below that average. The price verdict is keen, meaning it is on the low side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor on the third storey. The living area is 73 m², and the volume is 239 m³. There is a balcony, and the property is in full ownership. The agent states that the home has no cavity wall but is fully insulated, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €148.36 per month. This fee is paid to the VvE, which is responsible for the maintenance of the shared parts of the building. The amount is stated in the listing, and it is a recurring cost to factor into your monthly budget.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is B. This is an efficient label, meaning the home is relatively energy-efficient compared with the least efficient labels. The agent also notes that the home is fully insulated, though it has no cavity wall. The heating is provided by a central heating boiler. Energy costs will depend on your usage and energy prices.
What is the noise situation around Van Speykstraat 116?
According to public address-level data, road traffic noise is above the norm at 50 dB Lden, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden, which is below the norm, and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, also below the norm. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What are the climate risks for this address?
The address-level climate indications show that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, about 210 metres away, which is just around the corner. The Aldi is about 282 metres away, and the Coop is about 323 metres away, both a couple of streets from the home. There are also a SPAR express and a Dirk within about 500 metres, so daily groceries are within easy walking distance.
What schools are near Van Speykstraat 116?
The nearest primary school is KC Het Oude Westen, just 23 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Schakelschool de Gaffel is about 121 metres away, and Augustinus is about 238 metres away. For secondary education, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is about 134 metres away, and Erasmiaans Gymnasium is about 557 metres away.
How is the public transport from this location?
The nearest tram stops are Bloemkwekersstraat and Mathenesserlaan, both about 210 metres away, served by lines 4, 6 and 14. Tiendplein stop, about 293 metres away, is served by lines 1, 7 and 11. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 834 metres away, a ten-minute walk, giving access to national rail connections.
What is the Oude Westen neighbourhood like?
The Oude Westen is a central neighbourhood in Rotterdam with around 9,630 residents. Most households are single-person, at 57 percent, and the average household size is 1.7. Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident who lived here during their student days calls it an ideal location.
