Delfshaven, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1927 apartment on Willem Buytewechstraat has a warm, pre-war feel with an energy label B, so it's reasonably efficient for its age. At 77 m², it's compact but well-proportioned, and the asking price of €300,000 is notably keen, 35% below the neighbourhood average of €461,878, partly because the floor area is 28% smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one sits at the more affordable end.
Delfshaven is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of history. One resident calls it a 'decent neighbourhood but nothing special', noting some nuisance from youths and litter. Another is more enthusiastic: 'Best fun neighbourhood!', they live near Coolhaven, opposite a school, and enjoy the cosy atmosphere and green view. Based on two reviews, opinions are split. The area is very densely populated (over 5,000 addresses per km²), with many young adults and singles. For more on the area, see Delfshaven.
For groceries, Jumbo is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn is a couple of streets away. There are several schools within a five-minute walk: Harbour IBSR Bilingual primary school is on your doorstep, and Middelland College secondary school is a couple of streets away. A park or public garden is a five-minute walk, and a restaurant is practically on your doorstep. The municipality Rotterdam offers all city amenities, though the nearest train station is a ten-minute drive.
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Willem Buytewechstraat 217B, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
It's all fine but nothing special. There is some nuisance from youths, and often litter on the street.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in Coolhaven! Opposite a school, which is really nice because it always gives a cosy atmosphere and I don't really have much trouble with noise. I live in a studio and prefer neighbours and a green view; at first there was quite a lot of construction but now that has also decreased a lot.
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About Willem Buytewechstraat 217B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €300,000 is 35% below the average asking price in Delfshaven (€461,878) and also below the median of €399,000. However, the apartment is smaller than average (77 m² vs 107 m²). Given the energy label B and pre-war character, the price is on the keen side for the neighbourhood.
Delfshaven is a very urban area with a high density of addresses. Residents give mixed reviews: one finds it decent but nothing special, with some nuisance from youths and litter; another loves the cosy atmosphere near Coolhaven, opposite a school. The population is mostly young adults and singles, with many one-person households.
The nearest supermarket is Jumbo, about 550 metres away, a five-minute walk. Albert Heijn is also within walking distance at around 620 metres. Several other supermarkets are within a kilometre, so daily shopping is convenient.
Harbour IBSR Bilingual primary school is just 220 metres away, on your doorstep. Delfshaven primary school and Middelland College secondary school are both about 450 metres away, a five-minute walk. De Theaterhavo/vwo secondary school is also nearby at 450 metres.
The apartment has energy label B, which is above average for the neighbourhood, only 28% of homes in Delfshaven have label B or better. This means relatively low energy costs for a pre-war building.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away, which is about a ten-minute drive or a longer cycle.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Delfshaven