A new apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This brand-new apartment on the William Boothlaan 40 sits in Cool, right in the centre of Rotterdam. It is a lively, urban spot where the city's energy is all around you. The last known asking price of €425,000 was 20% below the average asking price of €528,365 for apartments in Rotterdam, which put it on the sharp side of the market. This home has not been online since 12 September 2026.
Inside the home
This gallery flat on the fourth floor has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area was 68 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration listed 66 m². The home is fully insulated, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation. It has underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. There is a balcony, and the property is freehold. The homeowners' association fee was €173.13 per month.
Life in Cool
Cool is a compact neighbourhood with a real city pulse. It is home to around 7,000 people, and most households are single-person. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.25, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another simply calls it "Cool". The reviews are mixed, reflecting the ups and downs of central city living. This is the reality of the Cool neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is easy. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, and an Albert Heijn is just around the corner. Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging are both a couple of streets away. The pharmacy and the eye hospital are on your doorstep, and the GP practice is a ten-minute walk. Bus stop Westblaak with lines 4, 5, 7, 11, 16 and 32 is just around the corner, as is metro stop Leuvehaven. Rotterdam Blaak station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value was €151,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price was 181% above this WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had risen from €103,000 in 2021 to €151,000 in 2025. As for the address, the road traffic noise is 62 dB, above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is currently medium. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Maarten Makelaardij Rotterdam on Funda.
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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 William Boothlaan 40, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Cool?
The asking price of €425,000 was 20% below the average asking price of €528,365 for homes in the neighbourhood. The average price per m² in Cool was €6,138, while this home was listed at €6,250 per m² based on the agent's floor area. The median asking price in the neighbourhood was €475,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom. It is on the fourth floor of a gallery flat. The living area was 68 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration stated 66 m². There is a balcony, and the home has underfloor heating throughout.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was €151,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price of €425,000 was 181% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value had increased from €103,000 in 2021 to €151,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The road traffic noise at this address is 62 dB, which is above the noise norm. Railway noise is 30 dB and aircraft noise is 25 dB, both below the norm. These figures come from public data and are area-level indications, not measurements taken at the home itself.
What supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just 126 metres away, on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 274 metres away, just around the corner. There is also an AH to go at 315 metres and another Albert Heijn at 451 metres, both within a five-minute walk.
What is the foundation risk for this area?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated risk of paalrot. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
How do residents rate the Cool neighbourhood?
Residents give Cool an average score of 6.25, based on four reviews. One resident mentions: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another review simply says "Cool". The scores range from 4.0 to 7.0.
What public transport options are available?
Bus stop Westblaak with lines 4, 5, 7, 11, 16 and 32 is 248 metres away. Metro stop Leuvehaven with lines 3, 5, 7, D, E, 11, 12 and 16 is 279 metres away. Tram stop Museumpark with lines 8 and 18 is 288 metres away. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 867 metres away.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is 135 metres away, and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging is 160 metres away. Both are primary schools. For secondary education, Erasmiaans Gymnasium is 853 metres away. All are within a ten-minute walk.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A++, which is an efficient label. The home was fully insulated according to the agent, with roof insulation, double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation. It also has underfloor heating and a heat recovery system.
