A penthouse with a view over the park
This penthouse on the seventh floor of Westerlaan 5-72 sits on the edge of the Nieuwe Werk, a stone's throw from the Maas and the city's green heart. The apartment is part of a residential area that feels calm and established, yet the centre of Rotterdam is never far away. With an asking price of €2,225,000, the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average asking price of €1,094,460. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €8,878, while this home asks €12,430 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one clearly sits at the premium end of the market.
The home itself
Built in 1978 and offered as a new-build penthouse, this apartment spans one floor and includes four rooms, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The living area is 178 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 179 square metres. The home is fully insulated and heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. There is a balcony, and the property is described as being located by a park, on a quiet road, in a residential area with a free view. It is offered as full ownership, so there is no leasehold ground rent to consider.
Life in Nieuwe Werk
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes Nieuwe Werk, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident, who lived there during their student days, calls it an ideal location. Another resident, currently looking for a home, gives the area a 7.0, while a third simply says "cool" and scores it a 4.0. The neighbourhood itself has around 3,240 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 58 percent. It is a diverse area, with 39 percent of residents aged between 25 and 45, and a mix of older and newer housing stock. For more on what makes this part of the city tick, have a look at the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life here is well catered for. The nearest supermarket, an Albert Heijn, is just around the corner, with an AH to go and a SPAR express also within a short walk. For schools, the Erasmiaans Gymnasium is a ten-minute walk away, and there are several primary schools within a similar distance. The GP practice Maasdokters is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy at Erasmus MC is even closer. Public transport is convenient: tram stops Kievitslaan, Euromast and Vasteland are all within a five to ten-minute walk, served by lines 5, 8 and 18. Rotterdam Blaak station is about 1.9 kilometres away. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities you would expect from a major city, and the municipality of Rotterdam page has more on that.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data, so no comparison with the asking price can be made here. As for the address, there are some area-level indications worth noting. The noise load from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are both below their respective standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 7 percent of buildings in the area showing an elevated risk of pile rot according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, the pluvial flooding risk is low, but the flood risk is elevated both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium now and in 2050. These are indications at area level, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, this home is offered via multiple channels, including Ooms Makelaars and their listing on Funda. The agent is Ooms Makelaars.
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About Westerlaan 5-72, Rotterdam
What does the asking price of €2,225,000 include?
The asking price of €2,225,000 is for the full ownership of this penthouse apartment. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 179 square metres, is €12,430. This is higher than the neighbourhood average asking price per square metre of €8,878. The price is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the Nieuwe Werk, which is €1,094,460.
How many rooms and bathrooms does this apartment have?
According to the agent, this penthouse has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The home is spread over one floor, which is the seventh living floor of the building. The living area is 178 square metres according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 179 square metres. There is also a balcony.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for heating costs?
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 is described as fully insulated, and it is heated by district heating with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. These features are stated by the agent and contribute to the overall energy performance.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value for this property is not stated in the available data. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not part of the listing information provided here. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
According to public risk data at address level, the noise load from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the standard. Rail traffic noise is 27 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken inside the home itself.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. In the surrounding area, 7 percent of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home. The risk level is given as low, which is the lowest category.
What are the flood and heat stress risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk from heavy rain is low. The flood risk from rivers or the sea is elevated, both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this particular property.
Which supermarkets are closest to this apartment?
The nearest supermarket is an Albert Heijn at 590 metres, which is about a five-minute walk. An AH to go is at 665 metres, and a SPAR express is at 824 metres. There are also two more supermarkets within about a kilometre: another SPAR express at 1013 metres and another Albert Heijn at 1030 metres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest tram stops are Kievitslaan at 411 metres, Euromast at 524 metres and Vasteland at 600 metres, all served by tram lines 5, 8 and 18. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Blaak, which is 1.86 kilometres away. These stops provide access to the tram network in the area.
What schools are within walking distance?
The Erasmiaans Gymnasium, a secondary school, is 756 metres away, which is about a ten-minute walk. There are also several primary schools nearby: De Schalm Katendrecht at 760 metres, Basisschool Locatie Müllerpier at 823 metres, Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging at 899 metres and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje at 922 metres.
How do residents rate living in this area?
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes Nieuwe Werk, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident who lived there during their student days calls it an ideal location. Another resident, currently looking for a home, gives a 7.0, while a third says "cool" and scores it a 4.0.
Why are there no property details in this listing?
The listing does not state the WOZ value for this property. As a result, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the municipal valuation. All other property details, such as the number of rooms, floor area and energy label, are provided in the listing.
