A classic apartment on a busy street
This apartment on Vierambachtsstraat 72B sits in Nieuwe Westen, a lively part of Delfshaven in Rotterdam. The area is densely built and very urban, with a mix of nationalities and plenty going on. The asking price of €375,000 is 25% below the average asking price of €499,548 for homes in this neighbourhood, which puts it on the sharp side. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,721, while this home comes in at €3,788 per m² according to the agent's listing. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out on price.
The home itself
Built in 1909, this apartment spans two floors and includes four rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is listed as 99 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 98 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the second floor. According to the agent, the property features roof insulation and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It is offered as full ownership, with a homeowners' association fee of €260 per month. The energy label is B, which is an efficient label, so energy costs should be manageable.
Life in Nieuwe Westen
Residents give the Nieuwe Westen neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident describes it as a jack of all trades: "a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood. There are many activities for all ages." Another resident finds it "safe during the day, less so in the evening." The neighbourhood has around 19,720 inhabitants, and 52% of households are single-person households. It is a very urban area, with an address density of 6,837 per km².
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn supermarket is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, and a Dirk and a Jumbo within a ten-minute walk. For schools, IKC de Ark is on your doorstep, and the Emmausschool is just around the corner. The nearest GP is Hospice De Vier Vogels, a couple of streets away, and the Mathenesser Apotheek is just around the corner. For public transport, bus line 32 stops at Hooidrift just around the corner, and tram lines 1, 7 and 11 stop at Vierambachtsstraat a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and the Erasmus Medisch Centrum is within walking distance too. All of this is part of the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €391,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 4% below the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 48%, from €265,000 to €391,000. As for address-level risk indications, the noise load from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area having an elevated pile rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium now and 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 DB-Makelaars and other listings. The main agent is DB-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 Vierambachtsstraat 72B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €375,000 is 4% below the WOZ value of €391,000, 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 48%, from €265,000 to €391,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment spans two floors and has four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area is 99 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 98 m². There is a balcony, and the home is on the second floor. The volume is 328 m³.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is B, which is an efficient label. This means energy costs should be relatively low compared to less efficient labels. The agent also notes the home has roof insulation and HR glazing, and is heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. In the area, 2% of properties have an elevated pile rot risk, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise load from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 37 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 28 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data at address level and are indications for the area.
What supermarkets are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just around the corner at about 398 metres away. Another Albert Heijn is at 654 metres, a Dirk at 742 metres, and a Jumbo at 783 metres. There is also an Ekoplaza at 833 metres. All are within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
IKC de Ark is the nearest primary school at about 202 metres, followed by the Emmausschool at 238 metres and De Vierambacht at 246 metres. CBS Mozaiek is at 375 metres. For secondary education, the Schreuder College Taborstraat is at 495 metres.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 32 stops at Hooidrift, about 231 metres away. Tram lines 1, 7 and 11 stop at Vierambachtsstraat at 281 metres, and tram lines 1, 7, 11 and bus 32 stop at Mathenesserplein at 247 metres. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 1.6 km away.
What do residents say about living in Nieuwe Westen?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.2, based on five reviews. One resident calls it "a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood." Another says it is "safe during the day, less so in the evening." The reviews reflect a mix of experiences.
How does the price per m² compare to the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² is €3,788, based on the agent's listing of 99 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €4,721. The asking price of €375,000 is also 25% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,548.
