A bright end-of-terrace house on the water
This end-of-terrace house on Cas Ruffelsestraat 1 sits in Terbregge, a residential pocket of Rotterdam where the streets are quiet and the water is close by. Built in 2000, the home has a living area of 166 square metres according to the agent, while the BAG registration lists 169 square metres. The asking price of €890,000 is in line with the market, based on the average asking price in the neighbourhood. For context, [end-of-terrace houses in Rotterdam]( /koopwoningen/rotterdam/hoekwoningen/) are part of a varied local market.
Inside the home
The house spans three floors and contains seven rooms, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent describes the property as fully insulated, with district heating and full ownership. Outside, there is a garden terrace of 30 square metres facing south, a balcony, and a parking space. The setting is described as a quiet road, by the water, in a residential area with an open view.
Life in Terbregge
Residents of the wider district give their area an average score of 7.5, based on 22 reviews. One resident says: "It is like a small village, you can cycle or walk everywhere nicely. There is also public transport which makes it even easier to get around. Not too far from the centre." Another notes: "I really like the neighbourhood, but it's very difficult to reach. Very unfortunate and tiring since I'm a student and I spend a lot of time on this. Other than that, it's a nice neighbourhood to live in with your family." A third resident is less positive, mentioning litter and noise at night. The district has around 3,325 inhabitants, and 48% of households include children. For more on [the Terbregge neighbourhood]( /buurt/terbregge-rotterdam/), the local housing market shows 21 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €885,190.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The nearest supermarket, a SPAR express, is just around the corner, with a PLUS a couple of streets away and an AH XL a ten-minute walk. Kindcentrum De Heijberg primary school is a five-minute walk, and the GP practice Bergse Bos is just around the corner. The nearest pharmacy, Service Apotheek Beethoven Rotterdam, is a couple of streets away. Bus stop Gruttostraat is on your doorstep, served by lines 7, 11, 44 and 173, and Rotterdam Noord train station is about 1.9 kilometres away. [The municipality of Rotterdam]( /gemeente/rotterdam/) offers a wide range of services and connections.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €777,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 15% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 40%, from €556,000 to €777,000. As for the area, the noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail and air traffic noise remain below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is peat and sensitive to settlement; this is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and the current flood risk is also medium, dropping to low by 2050.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Makelaardij Thuis and Makelaardij Thuis 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 Cas Ruffelsestraat 1, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €890,000 is 15% above the WOZ value of €777,000, 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 living area of 166 m², comes to €5,361.
What is the layout of this end-of-terrace house?
The house has three floors and contains seven rooms in total, including five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent describes the property as fully insulated, with district heating. Outside, there is a south-facing garden terrace of 30 m², a balcony, and a parking space. The home is in full ownership.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This means the home is likely to have relatively low energy costs compared to less efficient labels. The agent also states that the property is fully insulated, which supports the label. No further details on specific insulation measures are given in the listing.
What is the foundation risk in this area?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data from the Klimaateffectatlas. The soil consists of peat, which is sensitive to settlement, and in this area 1% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
What are the noise levels like around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 54 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch standard. Rail traffic noise is 47 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 37 dB Lden, both below the standard. These figures come from public data for the area and are not measurements taken at the property itself.
Which supermarkets are closest to this home?
The nearest supermarket is a SPAR express at about 890 metres, which is a ten-minute walk. A PLUS is at 1,170 metres, and an AH XL at 1,356 metres. There are 78 supermarkets within five kilometres, so a wide range of options is available in the wider area.
What public transport options are available nearby?
The nearest bus stop is Gruttostraat, about 133 metres away, served by lines 7, 11, 44 and 173. Other stops include Molenhoek and Nico van der Valkweg, both served by line 35. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Noord, at about 1.9 kilometres.
What is the neighbourhood of Terbregge like according to residents?
Residents of the wider district give an average score of 7.5 out of 10, based on 22 reviews. One resident describes it as "like a small village" with good cycling and walking options, while another appreciates the quiet but finds it hard to reach. A third resident mentions litter and night-time noise. These reviews cover the district, not just Terbregge itself.
How has the WOZ value developed over the past five years?
Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value increased by 40%, from €556,000 to €777,000. The value rose steadily each year, with the largest jump between 2021 and 2022, from €564,000 to €656,000. The reference date for the current value is 1 January 2025.
Is there a risk of flooding in this area?
The current flood risk is indicated as medium, while the risk for 2050 is low. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is also indicated as medium. These are area-level indications based on public climate data, not a specific assessment of this property.
