A 1927 apartment in Hillesluis
This apartment sits in Hillesluis, a lively part of Rotterdam's Feijenoord district. Built in 1927, it is a piece of the neighbourhood's older housing stock, where most homes date from before 1945. The asking price of €275,000 is on the high side compared with the average of €297,463 for homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood, though the median asking price there is €272,500. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,817, while this home is listed at €2,957 per m² based on the agent's floor area. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 308 m³. It sits on the third living floor and comes with a balcony. The home is offered as full ownership, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler. The BAG registration records a living area of 82 m², while the agent lists 93 m²; both figures are given here as they come from different sources.
Life in Hillesluis
Hillesluis is a dense, urban neighbourhood with around 12,310 residents and an address density of 4,769 per km², making it very strongly urban. Residents of the wider Feijenoord district give their area an average score of 6.72 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the neighbourhood as "beautiful", while another says it is a "reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long". A third simply calls it "quiet". These reviews reflect the district as a whole rather than this specific street. For a closer look at what the area is like, see the Hillesluis neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Dirk is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn a couple of streets away. The Bogermanschool voor Basisonderwijs is also just around the corner, and De Gouden Griffel is a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis, is a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Apotheek Lijn2 is a bit further. Bus line 77 stops at Burgerhoutstraat just around the corner, and tram line 5 runs from Beijerlandselaan a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Stadion station is just around the corner, and the Ikazia Ziekenhuis is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this home, so there is no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is 55 dB Lden and railway noise is 58 dB Lden, both above the noise standard, while aircraft and industrial noise are below it. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1927 construction on clay soil, and the climate data shows elevated pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, with low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Riva Makelaars. The listing has been available since 9 June 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
About West-Varkenoordseweg 173B03, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Hillesluis?
The asking price is €275,000. Homes currently for sale in the neighbourhood have an average price of €297,463 and a median of €272,500, so this apartment sits close to the median. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €3,817, while this home is listed at €2,957 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 93 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 308 m³. It is located on the third living floor and includes a balcony. The home is offered as full ownership, and heating is provided by a central heating boiler.
Why are there two different floor areas for this home?
The BAG registration records a living area of 82 m², while the agent's listing states 93 m². Both figures come from different sources, and the difference is not explained in the listing. The price per m² of €2,957 is based on the agent's figure of 93 m².
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is G, which is the least efficient label. This means you should expect high energy costs for heating and electricity compared with homes with more efficient labels. The home was built in 1927, and the label reflects its energy performance, though the listing does not provide details on insulation or installations.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public risk data at address level shows road traffic noise at 55 dB Lden and railway noise at 58 dB Lden, both above the noise standard. Aircraft noise is 28 dB Lden and industrial noise is 50 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the home being built in 1927 on clay soil. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of buildings in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property.
What are the flood and heat risks for this location?
Climate data for this address indicates an elevated risk of pluvial flooding during heavy rain, while the flood risk from rivers or the sea is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is rated as medium currently and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this particular home.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is the Dirk at 260 metres, just around the corner. An Albert Heijn is at 395 metres, a couple of streets away, and a SPAR express is at 732 metres. A Lidl is at 955 metres and an MCD at 1,195 metres. In total, there are 83 supermarkets within five kilometres.
What schools are near this home?
The Bogermanschool voor Basisonderwijs is the closest primary school at 249 metres, just around the corner. De Gouden Griffel is at 301 metres and Risala at 334 metres, both a couple of streets away. There are 183 schools within five kilometres, including secondary and special education options.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus line 77 stops at Burgerhoutstraat at 285 metres, just around the corner. Tram line 5 runs from Beijerlandselaan at 381 metres, and tram lines 2 and 5 stop at Randweg at 453 metres. Rotterdam Stadion train station is at 345 metres, also just around the corner.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider Feijenoord district give their area an average score of 6.72 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the neighbourhood as "beautiful", another calls it "quiet", and a third says it is a "reasonably nice neighbourhood, shame that household waste stays on the street too long". These reviews reflect the district, not this specific street.
What is the nearest GP and pharmacy?
The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis at 548 metres, about a ten-minute walk. The nearest pharmacy is the BENU Apotheek Lijn2 at 912 metres, a bit further away. The Ikazia Ziekenhuis is at 1,849 metres, which is roughly a twenty-minute walk or a short trip by public transport.
