A grand apartment on the water
This is a striking ground-floor apartment on the Willemskade, right on the water in the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood of Rotterdam. Built in 1898, it is a piece of the city's history with a modern energy label A+. The asking price of €1,495,000 is on the high side compared with the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, the average asking price for apartments in Rotterdam sits at a different level, and this home is priced well above the neighbourhood average.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this is a fully insulated ground-floor home with 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on one floor. The living area is listed as 144 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 142 m². The home has a patio/atrium, full ownership, and is heated with district heating, a heat recovery system and underfloor heating throughout. The agent describes the setting as having a free view and being on navigable water. The monthly homeowners' association contribution is €28,800 per year.
The Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "Ideal location", having lived there during student days. Another simply says: "Cool". The neighbourhood has around 3,240 inhabitants, with a high share of single-person households at 58%. It is a diverse area with a mix of ages, and the housing stock is a mix of old and new, with 41% built before 1945. For more on the area, see the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
The daily essentials are close by. Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and there is another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away, plus a SPAR within a ten-minute walk. For primary education, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging are both within walking distance. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, and the pharmacy Apotheek Vasteland is just around the corner. Public transport is well served: the Erasmusbrug ferry stop is on your doorstep with lines 20 and WS, the Vasteland tram stop is a couple of streets away with lines 5, 8 and 18, and Leuvehaven metro station is a five-minute walk with lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €1,014,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 47% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has risen from €347,000 in 2022 to €1,014,000 in 2025. As for the address, the area-level indications show road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1898 construction on clay soil, and the climate indications for pluvial flooding, flood risk and heat stress are all medium to elevated. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including @Work Makelaardij.
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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.
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About Willemskade 21A, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €1,495,000 is 47% above the WOZ value of €1,014,000, which was set on 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation for tax purposes, not the current market value. The price per square metre, based on the agent's listed living area of 144 m², is €10,382.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this is a ground-floor home with 4 rooms, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on a single floor. The living area is listed as 144 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 142 m². The home has a patio/atrium and is described as having a free view and being on navigable water.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for 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 agent also states the home is fully insulated and heated with district heating, a heat recovery system and underfloor heating throughout.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The area-level foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the home being built in 1898 on clay soil, which may mean wooden piles or a shallow foundation. In this neighbourhood, 7% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The area-level noise indications show road traffic noise at 52 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is at 30 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 25 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements at this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Albert Heijn is just around the corner at 355 metres, and there is another Albert Heijn at 610 metres. A SPAR is at 870 metres, and an AH to go is at 937 metres. All are within a ten-minute walk, making daily grocery shopping easy.
What public transport options are available?
The Erasmusbrug ferry stop is on your doorstep with lines 20 and WS. The Vasteland tram stop is at 431 metres with lines 5, 8 and 18. Leuvehaven metro station is at 547 metres with lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16. Rotterdam Blaak train station is at 1,427 metres.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the district of Rotterdam Centrum, which includes this neighbourhood, give their living environment an average score of 6.86, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "Ideal location", having lived there during student days. Another says: "Cool". These reviews describe the district as a whole, not specifically the Nieuwe Werk neighbourhood.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past years?
The WOZ value has risen from €347,000 in 2022 to €916,000 in 2023, then to €1,001,000 in 2024 and €1,014,000 in 2025. This shows a significant increase, particularly between 2022 and 2023. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €28,800 per year, according to the agent. This is a significant monthly cost that should be factored into the total cost of ownership. The fee covers the shared costs of the building, though the specific services are not detailed in the listing.
