A 1928 apartment in Delfshaven
This apartment on the Willem Buytewechstraat sits in Delfshaven, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets have a distinctly pre-war character. The asking price of €319,000 is keen compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood, which comes in at €401,950. That puts this home at a level that stands out in the current market. For context, the average asking price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €4,791, while this apartment is listed at €4,197 per square metre. If you are looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one is priced below the local norm.
The home itself
Built in 1928, this apartment sits on the third floor and covers one level. According to the agent it has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, with a living area of 76 square metres. The BAG registration lists the living area as 80 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home comes with double glazing and a central heating boiler. It is offered in full ownership, with a monthly homeowners association contribution of €58. The energy label is D, which means you can expect moderate energy costs.
Life in Delfshaven
Residents of the wider Delfshaven district give their area an average score of 6.92, based on 26 reviews. One resident describes it as a decent neighbourhood with a park nearby, though they mention some nuisance from youths and litter on the street. Another says it is a child-friendly neighbourhood where many different people live together, with a cosy square where families gather, especially in summer. A third resident notes the multicultural mix and the many activities for all ages, but also mentions noise from neighbours and rubbish thrown from windows. The district has around 7,215 inhabitants, and 61% of households are single-person households. For a closer look at the Delfshaven neighbourhood, the reviews give a mixed but mostly positive picture.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered here. The nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there is a SPAR express a couple of streets away. For schools, De Theaterhavo/vwo is on your doorstep, and the Delfshaven primary school is just around the corner. The GP Maasdokters is a ten-minute walk, and Apotheek Delfshaven is a couple of streets further. Public transport is close by: tram stop Pieter de Hoochweg with lines 3, 5, 8 and 18 is just around the corner, and metro stop Coolhaven with lines 3, A, B and C is a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Centraal station is about two kilometres away. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €336,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 5% below that WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 84%, from €183,000 to €336,000. As for the address-level risk data, these are area-level indications rather than an inspection of this specific home. The road traffic noise level is 69 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area having an elevated pile rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is currently medium, rising to elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Van Kleef NVM Makelaars.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Willem Buytewechstraat 115A02, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The WOZ value for this apartment is €336,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €319,000 is 5% below that WOZ value. This means the asking price is lower than the municipal valuation, which is a factual comparison. The WOZ value is determined by the municipality and is not the same as the current market value.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over one floor. The living area is listed as 76 square metres by the agent, while the BAG registration states 80 square metres. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the third floor. The volume is 260 cubic metres.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label for this apartment is D. This is not the most efficient label, so you can expect moderate energy costs for heating and electricity. The home has double glazing according to the agent, which is a feature that can help with insulation. The label itself does not say anything about the condition of the building, only about its energy performance.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at the area level. This is based on the Klimaateffectatlas, which notes that 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated pile rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1928, which is before 1970.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The road traffic noise level at this address is 69 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, based on 2022 data. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements inside the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 350 metres away, which is just around the corner. There is also a SPAR express at about 618 metres, and another Albert Heijn at 682 metres. For organic groceries, Ekoplaza is at 732 metres. In total, there are 96 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
Which schools are close to this apartment?
De Theaterhavo/vwo, a secondary school, is about 121 metres away, on your doorstep. The Middelland College secondary school is at 211 metres, and the Delfshaven primary school is also at 211 metres. Harbour IBSR Bilingual primary school is at 229 metres. There are 200 schools within five kilometres of this address.
What public transport options are available?
Tram stop Pieter de Hoochweg is about 260 metres away, with tram lines 3, 5, 8 and 18. Metro stop Coolhaven is at 333 metres, with metro lines 3, A, B and C. Tram stop Oostkousdijk is at 425 metres with lines 5, 8 and 18. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about 2.1 kilometres away.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value of this home increased by 84%, from €183,000 to €336,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2020 and 2021, from €183,000 to €239,000. The most recent value, as of 1 January 2025, is €336,000.
What is the homeowners association fee?
The monthly homeowners association contribution for this apartment is €58. This is a fee paid to the VvE (homeowners association) for the maintenance of shared areas and the building.
