Wilhelminakade 239
Kop van Zuid, Rotterdam
A penthouse on the water
This is a spacious apartment on the ninth floor of a 2013 building on the Wilhelminakade, right on the water in the Kop van Zuid. With 248 square metres of living space according to the BAG registration (the agent lists 249), it is a home with serious presence. The asking price of €1,695,000 works out at €6,807 per square metre, which is 71% above the average asking price in the neighbourhood of €990,118. That puts it on the high side compared with other apartments in Rotterdam.
Inside the home
The apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over a single floor. It sits on the ninth living floor and comes with a garage in the building and access to a parking basement. The home is fully owned. According to the agent, the insulation covers the roof, walls and floor, with double glazing and HR glass, and the heating runs on district heating with underfloor heating throughout. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €880.57.
The Kop van Zuid
The Kop van Zuid is a dense, urban district with around 2,800 residents, and the average household here is small at 1.5 people. Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.72, based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the area as reasonably nice, though they note that household waste stays on the street too long. Another calls it quiet. The neighbourhood has a very high address density, which fits its central, waterfront character. This is the the Kop van Zuid neighbourhood in short.
Daily life and transport
An Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with a Jumbo a couple of streets away. For secondary education, Young Rotterdam vmbo is a ten-minute walk, and De Passie Rotterdam is just beyond that. The GP practice Gezondheidscentrum Afrikaanderwijk is a ten-minute walk, with Apotheek Vasteland pharmacy slightly closer. Metro stop Wilhelminaplein is just around the corner, served by lines 3, 5, D, E, 11, 12 and 16, and Rotterdam Blaak station is about 1.5 kilometres away. The municipality of the municipality of Rotterdam is well served by public transport.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data from public sources indicates that road traffic noise is above the standard at 57 dB, while rail, air and industrial noise all stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the clay soil is noted as sensitive to settlement, and 1% of buildings in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, with heat stress currently medium and rising to elevated 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 Hulstkamp Makelaars and Christie's International Real Estate | R365.
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About Wilhelminakade 239, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The asking price of €1,695,000 is 71% above the average asking price in the Kop van Zuid, which stands at €990,118. The average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,772, while this home is listed at €6,807 per square metre. The average floor area of homes for sale here is 142 m², making this apartment considerably larger than most.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom on a single floor. It is located on the ninth living floor of the building. The living area is 248 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent lists 249 m². The home also includes a garage in the building and access to a parking basement.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label A, which is an efficient label. This means the energy costs are likely to be relatively manageable compared with less efficient labels. The agent also states that the home has roof, wall and floor insulation, double glazing and HR glass, with district heating and underfloor heating throughout. These features support the efficient label.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address-level risk data shows that road traffic noise is 57 dB, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail noise is 30 dB, aircraft noise is 25 dB and industrial noise is 49 dB, all of which stay below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public sources, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement, and according to the Klimaateffectatlas, 1% of buildings in the area have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this particular home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
An Albert Heijn is just 76 metres away, with a Jumbo at 730 metres and another Albert Heijn at 861 metres. For schools, Young Rotterdam vmbo is 635 metres away and De Passie Rotterdam is at 681 metres. Primary schools De Schalm Katendrecht and De Pijler are both within a ten-minute walk.
How is the public transport connection?
Metro stop Wilhelminaplein is 318 metres away and is served by lines 3, 5, D, E, 11, 12 and 16. Bus stop Meeuwenstraat is at 389 metres with line 547, and the Erasmusbrug ferry stop is 475 metres away with lines 20 and WS. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 1.5 kilometres from the home.
What do residents say about living in this area?
Residents of the wider district give their living environment an average score of 6.72 out of 10, based on 31 reviews. One resident says the neighbourhood is reasonably nice but notes that household waste stays on the street too long. Another resident describes the area as quiet. These reviews cover the district rather than the Kop van Zuid specifically.
What is the homeowners' association contribution?
The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €880.57. This is a significant monthly cost that should be factored into the total cost of owning this apartment. The home is fully owned, meaning there is no ground lease to pay.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it is expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to rise to elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.





