Homes for sale in Delfshaven, Rotterdam
View the current supply of homes for sale in Delfshaven, including neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, and discover if this Rotterdam district suits you.
What does a home in Delfshaven cost?
The owner-occupied market in Delfshaven is relatively small: only 26% of the more than 35,960 homes are owner-occupied, while 73% are rental properties. This makes supply limited, but certainly not uninteresting. The average WOZ value is €300,000, slightly below the Rotterdam average of €320,000. However, actual selling prices are much higher: in the past year, 781 homes were sold for an average of €439,751, with a range of €150,000 to €1,225,000. The average floor area of sold homes is 97 m². The supply consists mainly of apartments and upper-floor homes, although in neighbourhoods such as Spangen and Oud Mathenesse you will also find single-family homes. At the top of this page, view the current supply and current asking prices.
Living in Delfshaven: multicultural, lively and sometimes rough
Delfshaven is a neighbourhood with character, and that character is not the same for everyone. On Buurtje.nl, residents give the neighbourhood a 6.9 out of 10 based on 25 reviews. What immediately stands out: accessibility scores high with an 8.1. That makes sense, because with metro stations such as Delfshaven and Coolhaven (lines D and E) you are within ten minutes of Rotterdam Central Station. Bus lines 38 and 44 connect the neighbourhood with Schiedam and Erasmus MC, and via the A20 and the Mathenesserbrug you are quickly on the motorway. Amenities score a 7.7: along the Nieuwe Binnenweg and the Vierambachtsstraat you will find a mix of Turkish bakeries, Surinamese toko's, small supermarkets and cafés. The Lidl and Albert Heijn on Marconiplein are the largest supermarkets in the area.
But to be fair: Delfshaven also has less strong sides. Beauty scores the lowest with a 5.9, and the score for green space is also modest at 6.1. The Dakpark above the Lidl on Marconiplein is a unique city park, but otherwise green space is limited. Resident Ruud Hanegraaf gives a 5.9 and writes that his neighbourhood is "deteriorating", with broken glass on the street and illegally parked cars on Franselaan. At the same time, Nancy van Heck calls her neighbourhood "a jack of all trades" and appreciates the many activities and multicultural composition, although she herself is looking for another home due to noisy properties.
The neighbourhood has large differences per area. Middelland and Nieuwe Westen are popular with young professionals and have a lively dining and drinking scene. Bospolder and Tussendijken are cheaper but rougher. Education scores a decent 7.6: primary schools such as De Kameleon and Het Landje are spread throughout the neighbourhood, and the Montessori Lyceum Rotterdam is easily accessible. More resident reviews and all neighbourhood scores can be found on the page about Delfshaven. The municipality of Rotterdam is investing in parts of Delfshaven with approaches similar to the National Programme Rotterdam South, but the effects are mixed.
Is Delfshaven right for you as a buyer?
With an average income of €31,900 and an average purchase price of nearly €440,000, buying an apartment in Delfshaven is only feasible for single starters at the lower end of the market, around €150,000 to €250,000. Dual-income earners and movers have more options. Families will find affordable single-family homes especially in Spangen and Oud Mathenesse. Keep in mind additional costs: transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary and valuation costs. Overbidding is more the rule than the exception in the more popular neighbourhoods such as Middelland. Is buying not feasible now? Then check the supply of rental properties in Delfshaven, because with 73% rental properties there is more choice there.
Searching for a home in Delfshaven and surroundings
On Buurtje.nl, you combine the current housing supply with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district statistics, so you not only find a home but also know what it's really like to live there. Want to broaden your search? Compare the supply with homes for sale in Rotterdam or look at adjacent districts such as the centre, Noord or Hillegersberg-Schiebroek for a different type of living environment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average purchase price of a house in Delfshaven?
The average purchase price in Delfshaven over the past year was €439,751. Prices vary widely: from around €150,000 for a small apartment to €1,225,000 for the most expensive homes. The average floor area of sold homes is 97 m².
How does the WOZ value of a home in Delfshaven compare to Rotterdam?
The average WOZ value in Delfshaven is €300,000, while the Rotterdam average is €320,000. Delfshaven is therefore slightly cheaper than the city average, although actual selling prices are now higher than the WOZ values.
What type of home can I buy in Delfshaven?
The supply mainly consists of apartments and upstairs homes, particularly in neighbourhoods such as Middelland and Nieuwe Westen. In Spangen and Oud Mathenesse you can also find single-family homes. Only 26% of the housing stock is owner-occupied, so supply is relatively limited.
Is Delfshaven well accessible by public transport?
Yes, accessibility is one of the district's strongest points. Delfshaven and Coolhaven metro stations (lines D and E) take you to Rotterdam Central within ten minutes. Bus lines 38 and 44 connect the district with Schiedam and Erasmus MC, and the A20 is nearby.
What additional costs should I consider when buying a home in Delfshaven?
In addition to the purchase price, you pay transfer tax (2% for owner-occupation), notary costs for the deed of transfer and mortgage deed, and valuation costs. In popular neighbourhoods such as Middelland, you should also account for bidding above the asking price. Expect 4 to 6% extra costs on top of the purchase price.
It's all fine but nothing special. There is some nuisance from youths, and often litter on the street.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in a noisy house myself and have a lot of noise from the neighbours. Which is why I'm looking for another house. But apart from that, it's a nice neighbourhood here. With many nationalities living together in one neighbourhood. There are many activities for all ages. And there are many educational locations in my neighbourhood. But in my flat, there are also people who unfortunately just throw rubbish down from their window. As a result, there are food scraps behind the houses near the storage units and on the roof of the storage units.
Auto-translated to English by AIMy neighbourhood is a nice, cosy and multicultural neighbourhood where many different people live together. There are many children, which creates a lively and cheerful atmosphere; it's always nice to see them playing outside. There is a cosy little square in the neighbourhood where many people gather with their children, especially in summer, which creates a real sense of community. Everyone knows each other a bit, and that makes living here pleasant. In the evening it can sometimes be a bit busier and livelier because of young people gathering outside, but overall the atmosphere is good and the neighbourhood feels safe and cosy. All in all, it's a nice neighbourhood with lots of life, diversity and togetherness.
Auto-translated to English by AILots of shards of glass lying on the street near a senior flat where many residents depend on a mobility scooter or wheelchair and are housebound if they get a flat tyre from riding over glass. Cars parked double, especially on Franselaan, or even crazier, parked diagonally on the pavement and cycle path to unload at a Polish supermarket. Speaking to the driver doesn't help because they only speak Polish, as it's a van or truck with Polish plates that keep doing this. Loose paving stones, especially on Franselaan; if you ride over them with a mobility scooter, you're terrified. Life-threatening situation in some places on that street, also for elderly people with limited mobility, because the tiles are simply not laid properly. The flat in the senior complex is excellent, certainly for someone with limited mobility who depends on aids.
Auto-translated to English by AII find my neighbourhood safe during the day, less so in the evening. Many asylum seekers walk around, who spoil things.
Auto-translated to English by AIVery safe and comfortable
Auto-translated to English by AIHave lived here for 34 years, happy to live here
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat spot in Rotterdam.
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