Waddingswaard 5
Valckesteyn, Albrandswaard
AreaA spacious home at the edge of the polder
Waddingswaard 5 sits in Valckesteyn, a leafy corner of Poortugaal where the polder is just a stroll away. The setting is remarkably green, with the house positioned along the forest edge, next to a park and water, and enjoying an open view. It is a quiet, structured part of town, and residents of the wider municipality of Albrandswaard give their living environment a solid 7.74 out of 10. At €1,599,500, the asking price is on the high side compared with other [detached houses in Albrandswaard].
Inside the house
Built in 2002, this detached house spans three floors and offers six rooms, including four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The agent lists the living area at 262 m², while the BAG registration records 246 m². The plot is 1,060 m² according to both sources. The home comes with a garden that wraps around the property, a French balcony, and full ownership. According to the agent, the house has HR glazing and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler, air conditioning, partial underfloor heating and a gas fireplace.
Life in Valckesteyn
Valckesteyn is a small neighbourhood of around 2,370 residents, where most homes are owner-occupied and families make up a large share of households. Residents of the municipality of Albrandswaard describe the area as quiet and structured, with the polder right on the doorstep for walking. One resident notes that as a woman she rarely feels unsafe, though another mentions occasional chaos with thefts and smashed windows, balanced by a neighbourhood group app where people keep an eye on each other. Public transport draws mild criticism, with two bus lines that often run close together. These impressions come from ten reviews across the municipality, so they reflect the wider area rather than this street specifically. [The Valckesteyn neighbourhood] itself is home to a mix of ages, with the largest group aged 45 to 65.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are well covered. The PLUS supermarket is just around the corner, with Aldi a couple of streets away and Dirk a ten-minute walk. Openbare Basisschool Valckesteyn is a couple of streets away, and CBS De Parel is a ten-minute walk. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Emmastaete, is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Seafarma BV is just across the water in Hoogvliet Rotterdam. Metro station Poortugaal is on your doorstep, served by line D, and the bus stop Poortugaal Metro is just around the corner with lines 7, 64, 602 and 612. For longer journeys, Schiedam Centrum station is about 6.3 km away. [The municipality of Albrandswaard] offers further amenities within easy reach.
WOZ and address data
Public risk data at address level indicates that road traffic noise is measured at 52 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, though the soil is clay, which is sensitive to settlement. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while current flood risk and heat stress are low, with heat stress expected to rise to medium by 2050. These are area-level indications from public sources, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including 365 wonen, Huispedia, Funda and Vastgoed Nederland. The listing was first published on 3 June 2026.
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About Waddingswaard 5, Poortugaal
What does the asking price of €1,599,500 include?
The asking price of €1,599,500 is for a detached house built in 2002 with a plot of 1,060 m². The agent lists the living area at 262 m², which works out to €6,105 per m² based on the agent's figure. The home has six rooms, four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a garden around the property and a French balcony. Full ownership is included.
How does the energy label B affect running costs?
The home has energy label B, which is an efficient label, so heating costs are likely to be relatively moderate. The agent also states the house has HR glazing and is fully insulated, with a central heating boiler, air conditioning, partial underfloor heating and a gas fireplace. These features together suggest the home should not be excessively expensive to heat, though actual costs depend on usage and energy prices.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not included in the available data for this home. Without this figure, it is not possible to compare the asking price with the official valuation or to see how the value has developed over recent years.
What are the noise levels around this address?
Public data indicates road traffic noise at this address is 52 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Railway noise is measured at 41 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public sources at address level and are indications rather than measurements taken at the property itself.
How close are the nearest shops and schools?
The PLUS supermarket is about 986 metres away, with Aldi at 1,110 metres and Dirk at 1,438 metres. Openbare Basisschool Valckesteyn is 969 metres away and CBS De Parel is 1,190 metres. The nearest GP, Huisartsenpraktijk Emmastaete, is 1,056 metres away, and the pharmacy Seafarma BV is 1,049 metres away in Hoogvliet Rotterdam.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Metro station Poortugaal is 455 metres away and is served by line D. The bus stop Poortugaal Metro is 557 metres away with lines 7, 64, 602 and 612, and the Kerkstraat stop is 672 metres away with the same lines. The nearest train station is Schiedam Centrum, about 6.3 km away. Residents of the municipality note that public transport could be better, with two bus lines that often run close together.
What is the neighbourhood of Valckesteyn like?
Valckesteyn has around 2,370 residents, with 82% of homes being single-family dwellings and 85% owner-occupied. The neighbourhood sits next to the polder, and residents of the wider municipality describe the area as quiet and structured, with nature nearby for walking and exercise. Some residents mention occasional thefts and vandalism, but also a neighbourhood group app where people look out for each other.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public data. The soil is clay, which is noted as sensitive to settlement. This is an area-level indication from public sources such as the Atlas Leefomgeving and KCAF, not an inspection of this specific home. The actual condition of the foundation would require a professional assessment.
How does the living area compare between sources?
The agent lists the living area at 262 m², while the BAG registration records 246 m². The plot is 1,060 m² according to both sources. The price per m² of €6,105 is based on the agent's listing figure. The difference between the two living area figures is not explained in the available data.
What outdoor space does this home have?
The home has a garden that wraps around the property, so there is outdoor space on all sides. There is also a French balcony. The plot measures 1,060 m² according to both the BAG registration and the agent. The setting is described as along the forest edge, next to a park and water, in a wooded environment and within a residential area, with an open view.
