A bright apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This third-floor apartment on Van Speykstraat 160 sits in the Oude Westen, a lively part of Rotterdam Centrum. Built in 1990, it has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a floor area of 66 m², the asking price is €325,000, which is 34% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €491,026. The price per m² is €4,924. For a sense of what else is on the market, you can browse apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is 66 m², matching the BAG registration. The home is on the third floor, and the volume is 219 m³. The agent does not mention any garden, balcony, or garage, so outdoor space is not part of this listing.
Life in the Oude Westen
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes the Oude Westen, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident, who lived there during student days, calls it an ideal location. Another simply says it is cool. The neighbourhood has around 9,630 inhabitants, and many households are single-person, at 57%. The area is known for its mix of old and new, with a large share of homes built before 1945. For more on what the area is like, see the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, and the Aldi and Coop are just around the corner. For schools, KC Het Oude Westen is a couple of streets away, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is also close by. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk KMD, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Wester Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, the Mathenesserlaan tram stop is on your doorstep, with lines 4, 6, and 14, and Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of services and connections, as you can see on the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home is €327,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 1% below this WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €202,000 to €327,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, and the pluvial flooding risk is medium, with flood risk from rivers currently low and expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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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 Speykstraat 160, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €325,000 is 1% below the WOZ value of €327,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 62%, from €202,000 in 2020 to €327,000 in 2025. This comparison is factual and does not imply that the home is underpriced or overpriced.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms in total, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the third floor of the building. The living area is 66 m², which matches the BAG registration. The volume of the home is 219 m³. There is no mention of a garden, balcony, or garage in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The label is a rating of the home's energy performance, but it does not say anything about the structural condition of the building. The home was built in 1990, and the label reflects its energy characteristics as assessed.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to area-level data from the Atlas Leefomgeving. This is an indication based on the wider area, not an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, which means the likelihood of foundation issues is considered limited. No further details are provided in the listing.
What are the noise levels around this home?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 33 dB Lden, and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures are based on 2022 and 2023 data and are area-level indications. They describe the general noise environment, not the soundproofing of this specific apartment.
What is the risk of flooding and heat stress at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is medium, meaning that at heavy rain, there is a moderate chance of water on the street or in the area. The flood risk from rivers is low now 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 the Klimaateffectatlas, not a prediction for this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn, just 193 metres away, which is on your doorstep. The Aldi is 320 metres away, and the Coop is 327 metres, both just around the corner. There is also a SPAR express at 420 metres and a Dirk at 514 metres. In total, there are 97 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, so you have plenty of options for groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The nearest primary school is KC Het Oude Westen, just 59 metres away, which is on your doorstep. Het Praktijkcollege Centrum, a secondary school, is 105 metres away. There are also other schools nearby, including Schakelschool de Gaffel at 160 metres and Augustinus at 282 metres. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 514 metres away. In total, there are 197 schools within 5 kilometres.
How far is the nearest GP and pharmacy?
The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk KMD, located 657 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. The nearest pharmacy is BENU Wester Apotheek Rotterdam, just 153 metres away, which is on your doorstep. The nearest hospital is Erasmus MC - Sophia, 559 metres away. These distances are measured from the home and give you an idea of how close healthcare facilities are.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Mathenesserlaan, 167 metres away, with tram lines 4, 6, and 14. There is also a tram stop at Bloemkwekersstraat, 195 metres away, with the same lines. The Nieuwe Binnenweg stop, 278 metres away, offers trams and buses, with lines 4, 6, 14, and 32. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Centraal, 876 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like based on resident reviews?
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes the Oude Westen, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident, who lived there during student days, calls it an ideal location. Another resident simply says it is cool. These reviews reflect the wider district, not just the Oude Westen neighbourhood itself.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €4,924, based on the agent's listing of 66 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,116, according to the housing market data. This means the price per m² for this home is lower than the neighbourhood average. The asking price itself is €325,000, with no further judgement given.
