A classic upper maisonette in Middelland
This 1897 upper maisonette sits on a quiet residential street in Middelland, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets are lined with classic architecture and the pavements hum with daily life. With two floors, one bedroom and a balcony, it is a compact home with character. The last known asking price of €350,000 was keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which came in at €499,657. For a sense of what else was on the market, had a look at apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 14 October 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home had two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 212 m³. The living area was listed as 68 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 73 m². The property is a double upper maisonette, located on the first living floor, and comes with a balcony. It is fully owned, has double glazing and a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee was €115.77 per month.
Life in Middelland
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Cosy neighbourhood, with lots of green, nice sports fields and all kinds of facilities nearby." Another describes it as "a very good neighbourhood" with "a real mix of people" and "something for everyone", mentioning the Marktplein, a square where events are often organised, and a wijkpaleis that brings the community together. The same resident notes that the council cleans the streets every morning and that it is "almost always tidy". Around 39% of the neighbourhood's 11,695 residents are between 25 and 45 years old. For more on the area, see the Middelland neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with Ekoplaza just around the corner and a SPAR express a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan, is a couple of streets away, as is the Schreuder College Taborstraat for secondary special education. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk KMD is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek De Binnenweg is a couple of streets away. Tram and bus stops at Claes de Vrieselaan and Heemraadsplein are just around the corner, served by lines 4, 6, 14 and 32, and metro station Coolhaven is a five-minute walk away. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of the home was €375,000 as of 1 January 2025, and the asking price was 7% below that value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 113%, from €176,000 to €375,000. As for the area, the noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 33 dB Lden and from air traffic 26 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication for the area is low, with 1% of properties in the neighbourhood showing an elevated risk of pile rot. The climate indications for the area are medium for pluvial flooding and heat stress, with heat stress expected to become elevated by 2050, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050. 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 Delfshaven Makelaardij on Funda.
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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 Volmarijnstraat 139B, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €350,000 was 7% below the WOZ value of €375,000, 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 rose by 113%, from €176,000 to €375,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a double upper maisonette with two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area was listed as 68 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 73 m². The home has a balcony and a total volume of 212 m³.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is D. The agent stated that the home had double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is a general indication and does not say anything about the condition of the home itself.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for the area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise from road traffic is 47 dB Lden, from rail traffic 33 dB Lden and from air traffic 26 dB Lden, all below the relevant standards. These figures are area-level indications from public data and do not reflect an actual measurement at the property.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn is just 61 metres away, on your doorstep. Ekoplaza is 251 metres away, and there are two SPAR express stores within about 500 metres. A Dirk supermarket is 648 metres away. All are within easy walking distance.
What public transport options are available?
Tram and bus stops at Claes de Vrieselaan and Heemraadsplein are about 140 and 224 metres away, served by lines 4, 6, 14 and 32. Metro station Coolhaven is 425 metres away, with lines 3, A, B and C. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1.5 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident calls it "cosy" with "lots of green" and "all kinds of facilities nearby". Another says it is "a very good neighbourhood" with "a real mix of people" and "something for everyone", mentioning the Marktplein and a wijkpaleis that brings the community together.
How did the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price per m² was €5,147, based on the agent's listed living area of 68 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €5,128. The asking price itself was 30% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €499,657.
