A grand pre-war home in Middelland
On the Volmarijnstraat, a quiet street in the Middelland neighbourhood of Rotterdam, stands this spacious apartment from 1897. The home is set in a residential area with an open layout, and the asking price of €550,000 is in line with the market. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits at €492,426.
The home itself
This is a substantial property, listed as a terraced house with seven rooms, five bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors. The living area is 150 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². The home has a rear garden of 18 m² facing north, a balcony, and is heated by a central heating boiler. It has double glazing and is owned subject to ground lease. The property was built in 1897 and carries energy label D.
Life in Middelland
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says: "Very safe and comfortable." Another describes it as "a very good neighbourhood" with "a real mix of people" and "something for everyone", mentioning the Marktplein and a wijkpaleis where activities are organised. The same resident notes that four trams, two bus lines and a metro are within a five-minute walk. Around 39% of residents are aged 25 to 45, and 56% of households are single-person. The Middelland neighbourhood has 88 homes currently for sale.
Amenities and transport
The Albert Heijn supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Ekoplaza just around the corner. The nearest primary school, De Vierambacht, is a couple of streets away, as is the Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk KMD is just around the corner, and the Service Apotheek De Binnenweg pharmacy is a couple of streets away. Tram and bus stops at Heemraadsplein and Claes de Vrieselaan, served by lines 4, 6, 14 and 32, are just around the corner, with metro station Coolhaven a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive amenities nearby.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value on 1 January 2025 was €537,000, and the asking price is 2% above that value. Between 2020 and 2025 the WOZ value rose by 62%, from €331,000 to €537,000. As for address-level risk data, the road traffic noise is 51 dB Lden, above the norm, while railway and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with 1% of properties in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is currently medium and elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing the home is offered via multiple channels, including CORPOwonen 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 151A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €550,000 is 2% above the WOZ value of €537,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price verdict is that the asking price is in line with the market, based on the neighbourhood average asking price of €492,426.
What is the layout of this home?
The agent lists this as a terraced house with seven rooms, five bedrooms, one bathroom and three floors. The living area is 150 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 102 m². There is a rear garden of 18 m² facing north, a balcony, and the property is heated by a central heating boiler.
What does energy label D mean for this property?
Energy label D is a mid-range label. The home was built in 1897 and has double glazing according to the agent. A label D suggests moderate energy performance, so heating costs are likely to be noticeable but not extreme.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built before 1970, in 1897, and in this area 1% 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 are the noise levels around this home?
Road traffic noise at this address is 51 dB Lden, which is above the noise norm, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These figures come from public area-level data and describe the surroundings, not the soundproofing of the home itself.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
The Albert Heijn supermarket is just 92 metres away, on your doorstep. An Ekoplaza is at 296 metres, just around the corner, and there are SPAR express stores at 501 and 590 metres. A Dirk supermarket is at 683 metres. In total, there are 98 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available?
Tram and bus stops at Heemraadsplein and Claes de Vrieselaan are about 175 and 193 metres away, served by lines 4, 6, 14 and 32. Metro station Coolhaven is at 418 metres, served by lines 3, A, B and C. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 1.5 kilometres away.
How do residents rate the Middelland neighbourhood?
Residents give Middelland an average score of 7.79, based on three reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is "very safe and comfortable", while another describes it as having "a real mix of people" and "something for everyone", with activities organised at the Marktplein and a wijkpaleis. The reviews reflect the experiences of a small number of residents.
What is the average price per square metre in this area?
The asking price per square metre for this home is €3,667, based on the agent's listed living area of 150 m². The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €5,148, and the average asking price for homes currently for sale is €492,426. The average living area of homes for sale in the neighbourhood is 105 m².
Is this home subject to ground lease?
Yes, the property is owned subject to ground lease, as stated in the listing. This means the land on which the home stands is leased from the municipality or another ground owner, and a periodic ground rent may be due.
