A pre-war apartment in Oud Charlois
This apartment on Zwaluwstraat 4B sits in Oud Charlois, a lively part of Rotterdam with a real neighbourhood feel. Built in 1938, it's a classic pre-war home with character. The last known asking price of €325,000 was in line with the market, especially when you consider the living space. For context, apartments in Rotterdam were listed at an average of €3,972 per m², while this one came in at €2,851 per m². This home has not been online since 28 September 2026.
The home itself
According to the BAG registration, the living area was 94 m², while the agent listed it as 114 m². The home was built in 1938, so it has that pre-war charm.
Oud Charlois
Oud Charlois is a neighbourhood with a mix of old and new, where about 14,000 people live. Residents give it an average score of 6.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says: "Great neighbourhood." Another is less positive: "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection." The neighbourhood has a high density of homes, with many single-person households. For more on the area, see the Oud Charlois neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily life is convenient here. The MCD supermarket is just around the corner, and Aldi and PLUS are a couple of streets away. For school, the Wilhelminaschool is a five-minute walk, and Hugo de Groot secondary school is on your doorstep. The GP Sanitas Gezondheidscentrum and Service Apotheek Dorpsweg are both just around the corner. Public transport is well covered: bus line 70 stops at Nachtegaalplein, and tram line 2 at Frans Bekkerstraat, both a short walk away. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Zuid, about 3.3 km. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
There is no WOZ value available for this property. As for address risks, the noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise are below the norm. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the clay soil and the 1938 construction. Pluvial flooding risk is medium, and flood risk from the sea or river is low, both now and in 2050. Heat stress is medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including HMJ Makelaardij B.V. and HMJ Makelaardij B.V. on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Zwaluwstraat 4B, Rotterdam
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €325,000. The average asking price in Oud Charlois was €323,536, and the median was €300,000. The price per m² was €2,851, based on the agent's listed living area of 114 m². This was lower than the neighbourhood average of €3,972 per m².
What is the living area of this apartment?
The living area was stated as 94 m² according to the BAG registration, while the agent listed it as 114 m². The difference is not explained. The price per m² was calculated on the agent's figure.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is C. The label is not the most efficient, but it is not the least efficient either. No specific insulation features were mentioned in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value was the municipal valuation, which was separate from the asking price. Without it, we cannot compare the asking price to the official valuation.
What are the noise levels like at this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 55 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail and air traffic noise are below the standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication is medium. This is based on the clay soil and the fact that the home was built in 1938. In the area, 2% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this property?
The current flood risk from the sea or river is low, and it is expected to remain low in 2050. The risk of pluvial flooding (from heavy rain) is medium. These are area-level indications.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarkets are MCD at 663 metres, Aldi at 726 metres, and PLUS at 789 metres. These are within a ten-minute walk. There are also Dirk stores at about 1.3 km.
What schools are close to this apartment?
The Wilhelminaschool (primary) is 265 metres away, and Hugo de Groot (secondary) is 157 metres away. Other nearby schools include Ibn i-Sina and Portus Juliana, all within a short walk.
How is the public transport connection?
Bus line 70 stops at Nachtegaalplein (266 m) and Arendsweg (285 m). Tram line 2 stops at Frans Bekkerstraat (280 m). The nearest train station is Rotterdam Zuid, about 3.3 km away.
What is the neighbourhood like?
Oud Charlois has about 14,120 residents. Residents rate it an average of 6.91 out of 10, based on six reviews. One resident says it's a great neighbourhood, while another mentions issues with litter and noise. The neighbourhood has a high density of homes, with many single-person households.
