Homes for sale in Molenlaankwartier, Rotterdam

House prices and market figures in Molenlaankwartier, Rotterdam

Molenlaankwartier is one of the more expensive neighbourhoods in Rotterdam. The average purchase price over the past year was €818,240, with a range from €225,000 to as much as €2,975,000. With an average living area of 144 m², the price per square metre comes to around €5,680. That is significantly higher than the average in the district Hillegersberg-Schiebroek (WOZ value €472,000) and especially compared to the Rotterdam average of €320,000. The WOZ value in Molenlaankwartier is €698,000, which reflects the neighbourhood's popularity well. Of the more than 3,500 homes, 71% are owner-occupied, meaning the vast majority are privately owned. Only 10% are owned by a housing association. At the top of this page you will find the current listings and the most recent asking prices and selling times.

Living in Molenlaankwartier: green, spacious and village-like on the edge of Rotterdam

Molenlaankwartier does not feel like Rotterdam. That may sound strange for a neighbourhood that is simply within the city limits, but it is true. You notice it as soon as you cycle from the Molenlaan into the side streets: wide avenues with detached and semi-detached houses from the 1930s to the 1960s, large gardens, plenty of greenery and a tranquillity you would expect more in Bloemendaal. Towards the Kralingse Plas and the Lage Bergse Bos, you have serious nature within a few minutes. It is a neighbourhood where you see children playing in the street and neighbours greet each other.

The housing stock is varied but dominated by spacious family homes. Think 1950s houses on generous plots along the Ringdijk, but also newer villas and a limited number of apartments near the shopping area on the Molenlaan. If you want to buy an apartment in Molenlaankwartier, you need to search specifically because the supply is small compared to the family homes.

In terms of amenities, the Molenlaan is the heart of the neighbourhood. Here you will find an Albert Heijn, specialist shops, a pharmacy and various eateries. For larger grocery shopping, residents go to the Bergse Dorpsstraat shopping centre in Hillegersberg Zuid. There are several primary schools in the area, including De Wilgenstam and Het Landje, and sports club Hillegersberg is within cycling distance. The Lage Bergse Bos is popular with runners, walkers and families with dogs.

Accessibility is good, but not excellent. Meijersplein metro station (line E) lies on the northern edge of the neighbourhood and takes you to Rotterdam Central in about 25 minutes. By car, you can quickly reach the A13 and A20 motorways towards The Hague or Utrecht. Bus routes run along the Molenlaan. A drawback that residents often mention is the congestion on the Molenlaan itself during rush hours.

"Lovely quiet living with everything within reach, but you do pay a price for it," writes a resident on the page with resident reviews of Molenlaankwartier. That honesty characterises the neighbourhood: it is nice here, but house prices are steep and supply is limited. Compared to neighbouring areas such as Schiebroek and Terbregge, you pay a clear premium in Molenlaankwartier for the combination of space, greenery and the village atmosphere. In Schiebroek you will find more affordable terraced houses, while Terbregge feels even more rural but offers fewer amenities.

Who is a home for sale in Molenlaankwartier interesting for?

The neighbourhood mainly attracts movers and established families. With an average household income of €67,100 and 66% highly educated, the profile is clear: dual-income earners who consciously choose space and greenery within Rotterdam. First-time buyers will find it difficult to get a first home here, unless they have an above-average budget. The lower limit of €225,000 concerns exceptions. If you want to buy a house in Molenlaankwartier, you must reckon with overbidding and quick selling times. Is buying (not yet) an option? Then take a look at the rental properties in Molenlaankwartier, although supply is also tight there. Seniors also feel at home here: almost a quarter of residents are aged 65-plus.

What residents say about Molenlaankwartier

Residents particularly appreciate the tranquillity, greenery and spacious layout of the neighbourhood. Criticism focuses on the high house prices and limited dining options. "You live here fantastically, but for a night out you have to go to the Bergse Dorpsstraat or the centre," says one reviewer. On the resident reviews of Molenlaankwartier you can read all scores per category, from safety to parking. That gives a fairer picture than just looking at property photos.

Compare homes for sale around Molenlaankwartier

Do you want to live in Molenlaankwartier but also know how the neighbourhood compares to the surroundings? Then view the broader supply in the Hillegersberg-Schiebroek district or compare with neighbourhoods such as Hillegersberg Noord. Are you looking in a completely different part of the city? Then check out Rotterdam Centrum or Overschie. On the municipal page of Rotterdam you will find the full overview. Buurtje.nl bundles homes from more than 1,500 sources and adds neighbourhood scores and resident reviews, so you not only choose a house but also a neighbourhood that suits you. Read more about the municipality itself at rotterdam.nl.