A classic upper maisonette in Oud Charlois
This 1934 upper maisonette sits on a quiet road in a residential pocket of Oud Charlois, a neighbourhood with a lived-in, down-to-earth feel. The asking price of €300,000 is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €318,606, a difference of 6 percent. With 85 homes currently for sale in the area, there is a steady flow of options, and this one sits at the median price point. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price, so this listing is worth a closer look.
Four rooms across two floors
According to the agent, this upper maisonette spans two floors and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed at 84 m², while the BAG registration records 83 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it is set in a sheltered position on a quiet road. The monthly homeowners' association fee is €12,500, which is a notable figure to factor into the running costs.
Life in Oud Charlois
Oud Charlois is a mixed, urban neighbourhood where residents give an average score of 6.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident calls it a great neighbourhood, while another describes a grittier reality, mentioning noise, litter and a sense of decline. The neighbourhood has around 13,860 residents, and 52 percent of households are single-person. It is a place with contrasts, and the reviews reflect that. For a fuller picture, the Oud Charlois neighbourhood page brings together more local data.
Daily essentials and getting around
The MCD supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and PLUS a ten-minute walk away. Obs Charlois and Wilhelminaschool are both a couple of streets away, and the nearest GP and pharmacy are also within a short stroll. Bus line 70 stops at Kaatsbaan on your doorstep, and tram line 2 is a couple of streets away at Frans Bekkerstraat. Rotterdam Zuid station is about 3.4 km away, and the Ikazia Ziekenhuis is roughly 2 km from the home. The municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive amenities across the city.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for 2025 is €308,000, based on the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price sits 3 percent below this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 53 percent, from €201,000 to €308,000. As for the address itself, the road traffic noise level is 54 dB Lden, which is above the norm, while rail and aircraft noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, and the area-level climate data shows medium pluvial flooding risk and medium heat stress, with low flood risk now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Offered via two channels
At the time of writing, the home is offered via two channels, including Zuidstad Makelaars.
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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 Verboomstraat 16B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €300,000 is 3 percent below the WOZ value of €308,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 53 percent, from €201,000 to €308,000. The asking price is also 6 percent below the neighbourhood average asking price of €318,606.
What is the layout of this upper maisonette?
According to the agent, this upper maisonette has four rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is listed at 84 m², while the BAG registration records 83 m². The home has double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is situated on the second living floor, in a sheltered position on a quiet road.
What is the monthly homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €12,500 per month, according to the agent. This is a significant monthly cost that adds to the overall housing expenses. It is worth noting that this figure is stated in the listing, and it is not a typical amount for all apartments in the area. The fee covers the costs of the shared building, but the specific services included are not detailed in the listing.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is medium, based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas. The home was built in 1934 on clay soil, which may involve wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this area, 2 percent of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are indications at the area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the noise situation around Verboomstraat 16B?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm, based on 2022 data. Rail noise is 24 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public data at the address level and reflect the general sound environment, not the insulation of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is MCD, about 325 metres away, which is just around the corner. Aldi is about 1 km away, and PLUS is roughly 1.1 km away, both a ten-minute walk. Albert Heijn and Dirk are further, at about 1.5 km. In total, there are 80 supermarkets within 5 km, so daily groceries are well covered.
What schools are near Verboomstraat 16B?
Two primary schools are within a couple of streets away: Obs Charlois at 226 metres and Wilhelminaschool at 238 metres. Openbare Basisschool De Triangel is about 367 metres away. For secondary education, the nearest options are around 0.7 km, and there are also special education schools nearby, such as Schreuder College De Quackstraat at 376 metres.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
Bus line 70 stops at Kaatsbaan, about 109 metres away, and again at Rietdijk at 281 metres. Tram line 2 stops at Frans Bekkerstraat, about 288 metres away. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Zuid, at about 3.4 km. These stops provide regular public transport options, though specific frequencies and destinations are not listed.
What do residents say about living in Oud Charlois?
Residents give Oud Charlois an average score of 6.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident calls it a great neighbourhood, while another describes issues with noise, litter and a sense of decline. The reviews reflect a mixed experience, with some praising the tram connection and accessibility. The neighbourhood has around 13,860 residents, and 52 percent of households are single-person.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is F, which is one of the lower labels on the scale. This means the home is likely to have higher energy costs compared with more efficient labels. The home does have double glazing, according to the agent, which can help with insulation. However, the label itself does not indicate the structural condition of the property.
