A bright apartment above the water
This apartment sits on the 18th floor of a portiekflat on the Watertorenweg, with an open position and free views over the water. The home was built in 1990 and has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The last known asking price of €450,000 worked out at €5,357 per square metre based on the agent's listed floor area, which was on the high side compared with the average of €4,847 per square metre for apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 21 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 84 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 square metres. The home has a balcony and is heated by district heating. It was owned subject to a ground lease that had been bought off until 30 March 2039, and the homeowners' association fee was €182.24 per month.
Living in De Esch
De Esch is a neighbourhood of about 4,600 residents, where a large share of households are single people. Residents of the wider district of Kralingen-Crooswijk give their living environment an average score of 7.65, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "the area buzzes with students and families and the atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy." A third describes it as "fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." The neighbourhood has a park or public garden within a short walk, and the nearest primary school is Basisschool de Esch, just around the corner. For a closer look at the area, see the De Esch neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with a SPAR express a ten-minute walk away and an Albert Heijn and Lidl a bit further. Basisschool de Esch is a couple of streets away, and the Agnes primary school is a ten-minute walk. The BENU Apotheek De Esch is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis. Tram stops De Esch, Nesserdijk and Lage Filterweg are all a couple of streets away, served by lines 1, 7 and 11. Rotterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a large city, and you can read more about the municipality of Rotterdam. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that noise from road traffic, rail and aircraft is below the relevant standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling. The current flood risk is low and is expected to remain low in 2050, while heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become 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 only via Stad en Land NVM Makelaars Dordrecht.
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About Watertorenweg 607, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in De Esch?
The asking price was €450,000, which came to €5,357 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 84 square metres. The average price per square metre for homes at the time for sale in De Esch was €4,847, so this apartment was priced above the neighbourhood average. The average asking price in the neighbourhood was €409,750, with homes ranging from €315,000 to €650,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area was 84 square metres as listed by the agent, while the BAG registration records 83 square metres. The home also has a balcony and is situated on the 18th floor with an open position and free views over the water.
What does the ground lease situation mean for this home?
The property is owned subject to a ground lease that has been bought off until 30 March 2039. This meant the ground lease had been prepaid for that period, so no annual ground rent was due until that date. The homeowners' association fee was €182.24 per month.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for heating costs?
The home has an energy label A, which is an efficient label. The home is heated by district heating. An efficient label generally meant the home was relatively economical to heat, though actual costs depend on usage and the district heating tariff.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district of Kralingen-Crooswijk give their living environment an average score of 7.65, based on fourteen reviews. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "the area buzzes with students and families and the atmosphere is mostly good, though sometimes noisy." A third describes it as "fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live."
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that noise from road traffic is 48 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. Rail noise is 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, both also below the relevant standards. These figures are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil type is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settling. This is an area-level indication based on public data from sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
The current flood risk at this address is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not an assessment of this specific home. The listing did not state any measured taken to address these risks.
What shops and amenities are nearby?
The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with a SPAR express a ten-minute walk away and an Albert Heijn and Lidl a bit further. The BENU Apotheek De Esch is just around the corner, and the nearest GP practice is Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis. There is also a park or public garden within a short walk of the home.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stops De Esch, Nesserdijk and Lage Filterweg are all a couple of streets away, served by lines 1, 7 and 11. Rotterdam Zuid train station is a ten-minute walk. The listing did not state travel times or destinations for these services, only the stops and lines available.
What schools are near this apartment?
Basisschool de Esch is a couple of streets away, with 112 pupils. The Agnes primary school is a ten-minute walk, with 312 pupils. De Nieuwe Haven is also within walking distance. The nearest secondary school is 2.4 kilometres away, according to neighbourhood data. The listing did not state which secondary schools were closest.
