A new apartment in a leafy corner of Rotterdam
This apartment sits on the Westerlaan, a quiet road in the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood, right on the edge of a park. It is a new-build home, completed in 1978, and it is offered for sale at €1,185,000. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam is not stated here, but the price per square metre for this home is €9,046 based on the agent's listing.
Inside the home
The agent describes this as a fully insulated apartment with district heating, underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. It has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on a single floor on the fourth storey. There is a balcony, and the home is in full ownership. The living area is 131 square metres according to both the BAG registration and the agent's listing, so there is no discrepancy there. The property is described as a portiekflat, or apartment accessed via a shared entrance.
The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood
The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood is a small district within Rotterdam Centrum, with around 3,240 residents. It is a place where many people live alone, with 58 percent of households being single-person households. Residents of the wider district give an average score of 6.86 out of 10, based on 13 reviews. One resident, who lived there during their student days, called it an ideal location. Another, who is currently looking for a home, gave it a 7.0. A third review simply says "Cool" with a score of 4.0. These reviews cover the district rather than the neighbourhood specifically.
Daily life and getting around
For groceries, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there is an AH to go a little further away. The nearest school is the Erasmiaans Gymnasium, a secondary school, a couple of streets away, while the nearest primary school, De Schalm Katendrecht, is also close. The GP practice Maasdokters is a ten-minute walk, and the pharmacy at the Erasmus MC is just around the corner. The nearest tram stop is Kievitslaan, a five-minute walk, with lines 5, 8 and 18. Rotterdam Blaak station is about 1.9 kilometres away. The municipality of Rotterdam is the wider area in which this home sits, and it is a large city with all the amenities that come with it. The address does have some risk indications, though these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 7 percent of buildings in the area having an elevated risk of pile rot. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is low, but the flood risk is elevated now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Ooms Makelaars and Ooms Makelaars Rotterdam on Funda.
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About Westerlaan 5-47, Rotterdam
What is the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price is €1,185,000. The price per square metre is €9,046, based on the agent's listing. The average asking price for homes in the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood is €1,094,460, and the median is €800,000, but these figures cover all property types, not just apartments. No comparison with the asking price is provided in the data.
How many rooms and bedrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, this apartment has four rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one floor. It is located on the fourth storey and has a balcony. The living area is 131 square metres, as stated in both the BAG registration and the agent's listing. The home is in full ownership, so there is no leasehold.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also states that the home is fully insulated and has district heating, underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. These are separate facts from the label itself. The energy label is a measure of the home's energy performance, and the insulation and heating features are described by the agent.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not always included in a listing. Without this figure, there is no comparison to make with the asking price. The asking price is €1,185,000, and the price per square metre is €9,046.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has some noise indications from public data. Road traffic noise is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 27 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from the Atlas Leefomgeving, not measurements taken at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 7 percent of buildings in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. It is based on public risk data and should not be read as a statement about the condition of this particular property.
What are the flood and heat stress risks for this address?
The pluvial flooding risk, which is flooding from heavy rain, is low. The flood risk from other sources is elevated, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, and they describe the wider area rather than this specific home.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn, about 590 metres away, which is a ten-minute walk. There is also an AH to go at 665 metres and a SPAR express at 824 metres. These are all within easy walking distance. The area has many supermarkets within five kilometres, with 92 in total.
What schools are close to this home?
The nearest school is the Erasmiaans Gymnasium, a secondary school, about 756 metres away. The nearest primary school is De Schalm Katendrecht, at 760 metres. There are also other primary schools nearby, including Basisschool Locatie Müllerpier and the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging. In total, there are 200 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available?
The nearest tram stop is Kievitslaan, about 411 metres away, with tram lines 5, 8 and 18. There are also stops at Euromast and Vasteland, both with the same lines. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Blaak, about 1.86 kilometres away. This gives access to both tram and train services.
What is the neighbourhood like in terms of residents?
The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood has around 3,240 residents. Many live alone, with 58 percent of households being single-person households. The average household size is 1.6 people. The age profile is skewed towards younger adults, with 39 percent of residents aged 25 to 45. There are relatively few children, with only 6 percent of residents under 15.
What is the average asking price in the neighbourhood?
The average asking price for homes in the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood is €1,094,460, and the median is €800,000. The minimum asking price is €225,000 and the maximum is €4,950,000. These figures cover all property types in the neighbourhood, not just apartments. The average asking price per square metre is €8,878.
