A waterside apartment in Bospolder
This apartment on Voorhaven 35A sits right on the water in Bospolder, a lively part of Delfshaven in Rotterdam. The home dates from 1899 and was offered for €769,500. The asking price was 75% above the neighbourhood average last known asking price of €439,000, which made it the most expensive of the 32 homes at the time for sale in this neighbourhood. According to the agent, the living area was 168 m², which was 93% larger than the neighbourhood average of 87 m². This was one of the apartments in Rotterdam at the time on the market. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
The home itself
The agent described this as a two-floor apartment on the first floor, with 2 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. There is a garden at the back of 30 m² facing northwest, and a roof terrace. The property was on perpetual leasehold, with the ground rent already bought off. According to the agent, the home had roof insulation and partly double glazing, and was heated with a central heating boiler, an open fireplace and a heat pump. The BAG registration listed the living area as 87 m², while the agent listed 168 m².
Life in Bospolder
Residents of the district of Delfshaven give their area an average score of 6.92 out of 10, based on 26 reviews. One resident says: "It's all fine but nothing special. There is some nuisance from youths, and often litter on the street." Another resident describes it as "a nice, cosy and multicultural neighbourhood where many different people live together", adding that "there are many children, which creates a lively and cheerful atmosphere". A third resident notes that "there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood", but also mentions noise from neighbours and rubbish thrown from windows. The neighbourhood has about 7,565 inhabitants, and 22% of the homes are owner-occupied. This is the Bospolder neighbourhood as residents experience it.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, the Jumbo supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi and Dirk a couple of streets away. The nearest primary schools include KC De Vlinder and Openbare Basisschool Dakpark, both within a ten-minute walk. The pharmacy, Apotheek Delfshaven, is just around the corner, and the GP practice Hospice De Vier Vogels is a couple of streets away. Tram stops Spanjaardstraat and Delfshaven, served by lines 5, 8 and 18, are on your doorstep, and Delfshaven metro station with lines A, B and C is just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal station is about 2.4 km away. This is all part of the municipality of Rotterdam. According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of buildings in this area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, and heat stress is medium now, rising to elevated by 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 Hooft Makelaardij and Funda.
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About Voorhaven 35A, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Bospolder?
The asking price of €769,500 was 75% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €439,000. It was the most expensive of the 32 homes at the time for sale in Bospolder. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €5,216, while this home was listed at €4,580 per m² based on the agent's stated living area of 168 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a two-floor apartment on the first floor with 2 rooms, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The total volume is 290 m³. There is a garden at the back of 30 m² facing northwest, and a roof terrace. The property was on perpetual leasehold with the ground rent already bought off.
What is the WOZ value of this home?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation on a reference date, and it is not available for this property in the data we have. Without this figure, it was not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation.
What are the noise levels around Voorhaven 35A?
According to public risk data at address level, the noise from road traffic is 56 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on reference years 2022 and 2023, not measurements at this specific home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 337 metres away, which is just around the corner. Aldi is at 703 metres and Dirk at 736 metres, both a couple of streets away. Albert Heijn has two locations within about 850 metres, which is a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available near Voorhaven 35A?
Tram stops Spanjaardstraat and Delfshaven, served by lines 5, 8 and 18, are within about 180 and 293 metres respectively. Delfshaven metro station with lines A, B and C is at 315 metres. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 2.4 km away.
What do residents say about living in Bospolder?
Residents of the district of Delfshaven give their area an average score of 6.92 out of 10, based on 26 reviews. One resident mentions nuisance from youths and litter, while another describes it as a child-friendly, multicultural neighbourhood with a sense of community. A third resident notes noise from neighbours and rubbish thrown from windows.
Why was there no energy label in this listing?
The agent had not published this field. As a result, the energy performance of this home was not known from the listing. The address itself is complete, so location and neighbourhood data are accurate.
