A ground-floor apartment in Bolnes
This ground-floor apartment on Westerhof 37 sits in Bolnes, a residential area within Ridderkerk. The home was built in 1980 and carries an energy label A, which is an efficient label. With a price of €410,000, the asking price is keen compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €541,594. For context, apartments in Ridderkerk are part of the local market.
The home itself
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 106 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 109 m². The home is on the ground floor and includes a rear garden of 69 m², accessible from the back. It is fully owned, heated by a central heating boiler, and has a monthly homeowners association fee of €71.
Life in Bolnes
Bolnes is a neighbourhood where residents of the municipality of Ridderkerk give an average score of 7.27, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes the area as "boring and quiet," noting a lot of orthodox Christians and some loitering youths. Another resident mentions that the housing association does little to make the neighbourhood more attractive. The neighbourhood has about 7,900 inhabitants, with a mix of ages and household types. The municipality of Ridderkerk encompasses this area.
Amenities and transport
For daily errands, Dirk supermarket is just around the corner, with Hoogvliet and Lidl a couple of streets away. Openbare Basisschool De Bosweide is a five-minute walk, and Christelijke Basisschool de Fontein is also nearby. Huisartsenpraktijk Bolnes is a ten-minute walk, and Service Apotheek Bolnes is just around the corner. Tram line 3 stops at Oude Watering, a five-minute walk away, and the nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 3.4 km from the home.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price or historical development is possible. Regarding address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 1% of properties in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding risk is low, current flood risk is medium, and heat stress is expected to increase by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Herk Makelaars and Van der Giessen & Van Herk Makelaars on Funda.
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About Westerhof 37, Ridderkerk
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Bolnes?
The asking price of €410,000 is 24% below the average asking price of €541,594 for homes in the neighbourhood. The price per square metre is €3,761, which is 13% lower than the neighbourhood average of €4,336 per m². This comparison is based on the agent's listed living area of 109 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, including two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over two floors. The living area is 106 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 109 m². The home is on the ground floor and includes a rear garden of 69 m², accessible from the back.
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 with less efficient labels. The home was built in 1980 and is heated by a central heating boiler. No further details about insulation are stated in the listing.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The monthly homeowners association fee is €71. This fee is typically used for shared maintenance and common areas. The exact coverage of the fee is not detailed in the listing, so it is unclear what services or reserves are included.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise from road traffic is 53 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail traffic noise is 3 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 36 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for the area is low. However, the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement, and 1% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk supermarket is about 296 metres away, just around the corner. Hoogvliet and Lidl are both about 426 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. These options cover daily grocery needs within a short walk.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool De Bosweide is about 261 metres away, a five-minute walk. Christelijke Basisschool de Fontein is about 392 metres away, also within a short walk. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 2.5 km away.
What public transport options are available?
Tram line 3 stops at Oude Watering, about 431 metres away, and at Limbrichthoek, about 499 metres away, where bus lines 140 and 703 also stop. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Lombardijen, about 3.4 km from the home.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the municipality of Ridderkerk give an average score of 7.27, based on fourteen reviews. One resident describes the area as "boring and quiet," while another mentions that the housing association does little to improve the neighbourhood. These reviews reflect the wider municipality, not specifically Bolnes.
