A ground-floor home in Nieuwe Westen
Nieuwe Westen is a lively part of Delfshaven in Rotterdam, where the streets are full of pre-war housing and daily life happens close by. This ground-floor apartment sits on Veelzigtstraat, a residential street in the middle of it all. Built in 1923, the home carries an energy label C. With a last known asking price of €425,000, the price per square metre came to €5,743 based on the agent's floor area, which put it on the high side compared with the average for apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 25 August 2026.
The home itself
This is a benedenwoning, a ground-floor apartment, with three rooms in total: two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m². The home has a garden at the rear, facing southwest. It comes with double glazing, a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout. You own the property outright, and the homeowners' association fee was €37 per month.
Life in Nieuwe Westen
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a jack of all trades, with many nationalities living together and plenty of activities for all ages. Another finds it quiet and safe during the day, though less so in the evening. The neighbourhood counts around 19,720 inhabitants, and most homes here date from before 1945. It is a dense, urban area with a mix of people and daily bustle. For more context, have a look at the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with Dirk a couple of streets away and Aldi a ten-minute walk. De van Oldenbarneveltschool is on your doorstep for primary education, and the Rotterdam Designcollege is just around the corner for secondary schooling. The nearest GP is Hospice De Vier Vogels, a ten-minute walk, and the Mathenesser Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Bus stops at Burg. Meineszplein and Beukelsdijk, with lines 2, 9, 38 and 40, are just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home was set at €399,000 on 1 January 2025, and the asking price sat 7% above that figure. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 44%, from €278,000 to €399,000. As for the address, the road traffic noise level is 55 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Maarten Makelaardij Rotterdam.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Veelzigtstraat 19, Rotterdam
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €425,000. Based on the agent's floor area of 74 m², that worked out to €5,743 per square metre. The average price per square metre in Nieuwe Westen was €4,811, so this home was priced above the neighbourhood average.
How many bedrooms does this ground-floor apartment have?
The apartment has two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three rooms in total. It is a ground-floor benedenwoning with a garden at the rear facing southwest. The living area was listed as 74 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 92 m².
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value was set at €399,000 on 1 January 2025. The asking price of €425,000 was 7% above that value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had risen by 44%, from €278,000 in 2020 to €399,000 in 2025.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. In the area, 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Albert Heijn at 524 metres, followed by Dirk at 663 metres and Aldi at 926 metres. There are also two more Albert Heijn locations within about a kilometre. In total, 91 supermarkets are within five kilometres of the home.
How is the neighbourhood Nieuwe Westen rated by residents?
Residents give Nieuwe Westen an average score of 7.2 out of 10, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a jack of all trades with many nationalities and activities for all ages, while another finds it quiet and safe during the day but less so in the evening.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Burg. Meineszplein at 244 metres, serving lines 2, 9 and 38. Beukelsdijk stop at 283 metres adds line 40, and another Beukelsdijk stop at 312 metres serves line 456. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1.4 kilometres away.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is C. The home has double glazing, a central heating boiler and underfloor heating throughout.
Is there a garden with this apartment?
Yes, the apartment has a garden at the rear, facing southwest. The home is on the ground floor, so the garden is directly accessible. The property was owned outright, with a homeowners' association fee of €37 per month.
What schools are close to this home?
De van Oldenbarneveltschool, a primary school, is just 130 metres away. For secondary education, the Rotterdam Designcollege is at 144 metres and the Marnix Gymnasium at 240 metres. The Emmausschool, another primary school, is 388 metres away.
