Delfshaven, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Voorhaven in Delfshaven sits in one of Rotterdam's most characterful corners, with the old harbour right outside your door. At 52 m² it's compact, but the 1930s bones and energy label C give it a solid feel. The asking price of €650,000 is 41% above the neighbourhood average of €461,878, which is on the high side, partly because the home is 51% smaller than the typical 107 m² in the area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Delfshaven is a historic port neighbourhood with a lively, urban feel. Based on two reviews, opinions are split: one resident calls it a "decent neighbourhood but nothing special, nice to have a park nearby", noting some nuisance from youths and litter. Another says it's the "best fun neighbourhood!" and loves the cosy atmosphere from the school opposite, with a green view and little noise. The area is densely built (over 5,000 addresses per km²) and very urban, with mostly flats and a young population, many singles and students. For more on the area, see Delfshaven.
For your morning bread, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Aldi, Dirk and Albert Heijn are all within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too: SBO De Vlinder and KC De Vlinder are a couple of streets away, and the Valentijnschool is a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood has a park or public garden a five-minute walk away, and a restaurant is on your doorstep. For more on the wider area, see municipality Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed via CORPOwonen and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Voorhaven 5A, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
It's all fine but nothing special. There is some nuisance from youths, and often litter on the street.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in Coolhaven! Opposite a school, which is really nice because it always gives a cosy atmosphere and I don't really have much trouble with noise. I live in a studio and prefer neighbours and a green view; at first there was quite a lot of construction but now that has also decreased a lot.
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About Voorhaven 5A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 41% above the average asking price in Delfshaven (€461,878) and the home is 51% smaller than the average floor area (107 m²). So it's on the high side per square metre. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value the historic location on the Voorhaven and the specific character of the building.
Delfshaven is a historic, very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. Residents describe it as mixed: one says it's 'decent but nothing special' with some youth nuisance and litter, while another calls it the 'best fun neighbourhood' thanks to the cosy atmosphere and green views. It's popular with young people and singles.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance. You'd likely need a bike, bus or tram to reach it.
Jumbo is just around the corner (292 m). Aldi, Dirk and Albert Heijn are all within about 700,900 m, so daily shopping is easy on foot.
There are several primary schools within a few hundred metres: SBO De Vlinder (282 m), KC De Vlinder (300 m), Valentijnschool (377 m) and Openbare Basisschool Dakpark (419 m). A secondary school, MEX010, is also close (429 m).
The home has energy label C, which is average for an older building. It means reasonable insulation but not top efficiency, heating costs will be moderate compared to a modern home.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Delfshaven
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