A grand apartment on the water
This five-room apartment on the third floor of a stately 1882 building sits right on the water in the Oude Westen, with an open view. It was a rare find in this part of Rotterdam, where the average asking price for an apartment was €496,286. At €618,000, the asking price stood well above that neighbourhood average. For context, the living area of 166 m² is 57% larger than the neighbourhood average of 106 m². If you were looking for [apartments in Rotterdam]( /koopwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/ ), this one stood out for its size and setting. This home has not been online since 28 October 2026.
Inside the home
The apartment spans two floors and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It has double glazing and a central heating boiler, and the balcony offers a spot to enjoy the water view. The home was offered as full ownership, with a monthly HOA fee of €350. According to the BAG registration, the living area was 204 m², while the agent listed 166 m².
The Oude Westen
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes the Oude Westen, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident, who lived there during student days, calls it an ideal location. Another simply says "Cool." The neighbourhood is home to about 9,630 people, and a large share of households are single-person (57%). The housing stock is mostly pre-war, with 61.5% built before 1945. For more on [the Oude Westen neighbourhood]( /buurt/oude-westen-rotterdam/ ), the mix of old buildings and central energy gives the area its character.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are just around the corner, with a Coop and an Albert Heijn. For school runs, Augustinus primary school is a couple of streets away, and the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is within a five-minute walk. The Erasmus Apotheek is on your doorstep, and the nearest GP practice is about a ten-minute walk. Public transport is excellent: tram stop Kruisplein is just around the corner with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 18, and metro station Eendrachtsplein is a couple of streets away. Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk, and [the municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/ ) is well served by these connections.
WOZ and address data
There was no WOZ value available for this property, so no comparison with the asking price could be made. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is above the norm at 68 dB Lden, while rail and aircraft noise are below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, with flood risk from rivers currently low and remaining low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and could become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Thijs Meijer Makelaardij B.V. and their listing on Funda.
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About Westersingel 24A03, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to other apartments in the Oude Westen?
The asking price of €618,000 was 25% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €496,286. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €5,065, while this home was listed at €3,723 per m² based on the agent's floor area. These figures were provided for context, without any judgement on whether the price was fair.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has five rooms, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms, spread over two floors. It is located on the third floor and includes a balcony. The total volume is 681 m³. The agent listed the living area as 166 m², while the BAG registration records 204 m².
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is E. The home does have double glazing and a central heating boiler, which are positive features, but the label itself indicates that energy efficiency is not a strong point.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
Without it, there was no official municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The WOZ value was determined by the municipality and was not part of the listing data.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 68 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements inside the home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on the fact that the building was constructed before 1970, in 1882. It is an area-level indication, not a structural inspection of this specific home.
What are the flooding and heat stress risks?
Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk from rivers is low now and remains low by 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and could become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not predictions for this exact property.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
A Coop is 225 metres away and an Albert Heijn is 245 metres away, so groceries are just around the corner. For primary education, Augustinus school is 309 metres away and Schakelschool de Gaffel is 317 metres. The Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans secondary school is 335 metres away.
How is the public transport connection?
Tram stop Kruisplein is 179 metres away with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 18. Metro station Eendrachtsplein is 322 metres away with lines A, B, C and several tram and bus routes. Rotterdam Centraal train station is 560 metres away, about a ten-minute walk.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes the Oude Westen, give an average score of 6.86 out of 10, based on 13 reviews. One resident who lived there during student days calls it an ideal location. Another simply says "Cool." The reviews are about the district, not specifically the Oude Westen.
