A classic apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment on Witte de Withstraat 23B sits in the Cool neighbourhood, right in the middle of Rotterdam's bustling centre. Built in 1951, it is a classic piece of the city's post-war housing stock. The asking price of €395,000 is 25% below the average asking price of €528,365 for apartments in Rotterdam, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 73 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the first living floor. It is heated by block heating and is offered as full ownership. The homeowners' association fee is €251 per month. The energy label is C.
Life in Cool
Cool is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young population: 48% of residents are between 25 and 45 years old, and 63% of households are single-person. Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.25 out of 10, 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 neighbourhood has a high address density of 6,905 addresses per square kilometre, making it one of the most urban areas in the country. For more context, see the Cool neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are easy from here. A SPAR supermarket is on your doorstep, with an Albert Heijn just around the corner. Two primary schools, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging, are a couple of streets away. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Wijnhaven, is a ten-minute walk, while Apotheek Westblaak pharmacy is just around the corner. Bus stop Westblaak with lines 4, 5, 7, 11, 16 and 32 is a couple of streets away, and metro station Beurs is a five-minute walk. Rotterdam Blaak train station is a ten-minute walk. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all this and more, as you can see on the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of buildings in this area having an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. Pluvial flooding risk is low, as is current flood risk, though heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be 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 Rijndelta Makelaars and Rijndelta Makelaars on Funda.
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Frequently asked questions
About Witte de Withstraat 23B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with other homes in Cool?
The asking price of €395,000 is 25% below the average asking price of €528,365 for homes in the Cool neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,138, while this home is listed at €5,411 per square metre based on the agent's floor area of 73 m². The median asking price in Cool is €475,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, the apartment has three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The living area is listed as 73 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 74 m². The home has a balcony and is located on the first living floor. It is heated by block heating and is offered as full ownership.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €251 per month. This is stated in the listing. The fee covers the costs of the shared parts of the building. The exact services included in this fee are not detailed in the listing.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The energy label is C. This is a mid-range label, so energy costs will be moderate compared with the most efficient homes, but lower than the least efficient ones. The home is heated by block heating, which means the heating is supplied centrally for the building. The listing does not state any specific insulation features.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates that road traffic noise is 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 25 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The building was constructed in 1951, before 1970. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of buildings in this area have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
The pluvial flooding risk is low, meaning the chance of flooding from heavy rain is limited. The current flood risk is also low, and this remains low for 2050. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to be elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications based on climate data, not a property-specific assessment.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is just 43 metres away, on your doorstep. An Albert Heijn is 163 metres away, just around the corner, and an AH to go is 232 metres away. There are also two more supermarkets within 600 metres. With 94 supermarkets within 5 kilometres, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are close to this apartment?
Two primary schools are a couple of streets away: Openbare Basisschool Het Landje at 235 metres and Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging at 237 metres. A third primary school, Willibrord, is 607 metres away. For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 797 metres away. A childcare centre is 400 metres away.
How is the public transport in this area?
Bus stop Westblaak with lines 4, 5, 7, 11, 16 and 32 is 137 metres away, just around the corner. Tram stop Museumpark with lines 8 and 18 is 275 metres away. Metro station Beurs, served by lines A, B, C, D and E, is 307 metres away. Rotterdam Blaak train station is 845 metres away, a ten-minute walk.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents give the Cool neighbourhood an average score of 6.25 out of 10, 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 neighbourhood has a young population, with 48% of residents between 25 and 45 years old.
How many homes are for sale in Cool?
There are currently 52 homes for sale in the Cool neighbourhood. The average asking price is €528,365, with a median of €475,000. Prices range from €275,000 to €2,485,000. The average floor area of homes for sale is 99 m², and the average asking price per square metre is €6,138.
