A bright apartment on the water
This apartment on the fourth floor of a building on the Werfkade in Bolnes, Ridderkerk, sits right on the water with an open view and a sunny terrace. Built in 1998, it has an efficient energy label A. The asking price is €625,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Ridderkerk is €508,036, and this home is priced 23% above that figure.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. The living area is 154 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 146 m². The home has a balcony, a sunny terrace, and a parking space in the garage. It is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and has a central heating boiler. The property is freehold, with a monthly HOA fee of €263.
Life in Bolnes
Bolnes is a village-like district within Ridderkerk, with about 7,910 residents. Residents across the municipality of Ridderkerk give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 14 reviews. One resident describes it as "boring and quiet," noting that "in the village itself there are actually a lot of loitering youths." Another says it is "a sleepy environment," with "no activities for adults." A third resident mentions that the housing association "does nothing to make the neighbourhood more attractive." These are the voices of a few, not the whole picture. The neighbourhood has a mix of housing, with 52% owner-occupied homes. For more on the area, see the municipality of Ridderkerk.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Lidl and Dirk supermarkets are just around the corner, and the Hoogvliet is a ten-minute walk. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool De Bosweide and Christelijke Basisschool de Fontein, are within a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Bolnes, and the Service Apotheek Bolnes are both a couple of streets away. Bus stop Maesdonk, with line 140, is on your doorstep, and stops Benedenrijweg and Boele are within a five-minute walk. The nearest train station, Rotterdam Lombardijen, is about 4 km away.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value of this home is €559,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 12% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 36%, from €410,000 to €559,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 45 dB Lden and from air traffic 36 dB Lden, both below the noise standard. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Edith den Hoedt Makelaardij and listings on Funda and Vastgoed Nederland.
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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.
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About Werfkade 58, Ridderkerk
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €625,000 is 12% above the WOZ value of €559,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The price also sits 23% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which is €508,036. Whether that is justified depends on the home's features and the market.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor. The agent lists the living area as 154 m², while the BAG registration records 146 m². There is a balcony, a sunny terrace, and a parking space in the garage. The home is fully insulated, including roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing, and has a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated, with roof, wall and floor insulation and double glazing. The label itself is a legal requirement and reflects the energy performance of the home.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. The soil is clay, which is sensitive to settling, and in this neighbourhood 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home. The pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain is medium, while the current flood risk is low.
What are the nearest supermarkets and schools?
The Lidl and Dirk supermarkets are both within about 500 metres, and the Hoogvliet is about 1.1 km away. For schools, Openbare Basisschool De Bosweide and Christelijke Basisschool de Fontein are both within about 800 metres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Bolnes at 570 metres, and the Service Apotheek Bolnes is at 551 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus stop Maesdonk, served by line 140, is about 200 metres away. Stops Benedenrijweg and Boele, with lines 140, 142, 144 and 703, are within 500 metres. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 4.1 km away. No travel times or destinations are specified in the listing.
What do residents say about living in this municipality?
Residents across the municipality of Ridderkerk give their living environment an average score of 7.27, based on 14 reviews. One resident calls it "boring and quiet," mentioning loitering youths in the village. Another says it is "a sleepy environment" with few activities for adults. These reviews reflect the municipality as a whole, not specifically the Bolnes neighbourhood.
What is the HOA fee and what does it cover?
The monthly HOA fee is €263. The listing does not specify what this fee covers, such as maintenance of common areas, the garage, or the building's exterior. It is a recurring cost that you would need to budget for in addition to the mortgage and utilities. The property is freehold, meaning you own the apartment outright.
