Homes for sale in Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
Check the current supply of homes for sale in Oud Mathenesse and discover if this Rotterdam neighbourhood suits you based on neighbourhood scores and resident reviews.
House prices and market figures for Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
The owner-occupied market in Oud Mathenesse is relatively modest in size: only 35% of the more than 3,800 homes are owner-occupied, while 65% fall into the rental sector. You notice this in the supply, as new homes do not come onto the market every day. The average WOZ value is €195,000, significantly lower than the average in the Delfshaven district (€300,000) and the Rotterdam average of €320,000. This makes Oud Mathenesse on paper one of the more affordable neighbourhoods in this part of the city. In the past twelve months, 127 homes were sold at an average purchase price of €263,666, with a range of €189,500 to €499,500. With an average living area of 67 m², this works out to about €3,935 per square metre. The majority of the supply consists of apartments, often porch flats and gallery flats. At the top of this page you will always find the current state of supply and the average asking price.
Living in Oud Mathenesse, Rotterdam
Oud Mathenesse is a typical Rotterdam pre-war and post-war residential neighbourhood on the west side of the city. Here you will find a mix of homes from the 1930s and the reconstruction period, with many porch flats along wide streets such as the Franselaan and the Mathenesserweg. It is a neighbourhood with a high turnover: the largest group of residents is between 25 and 45 years old (2,840 out of 7,085), and more than a third of households are single-person. This gives the neighbourhood a young, urban character, but also a certain anonymity.
Residents give Oud Mathenesse an average score of 6.4 out of 10. That is not an outstanding score, and the reviews show why. Resident Stéphane describes it as a "soulless neighbourhood" and writes: "I think there is potential in this neighbourhood, there is a warm community, but hygiene and aesthetics are really not pleasant." Long-term resident Louise is more positive and has lived there since 1997: "Of course the neighbourhood is declining, but as long as we feel safe, we will stay here." This divide comes up more often: the neighbourhood scores relatively well on safety (7.1) and education (7.2), but scores for green spaces (5.9) and cleanliness (5.9) are disappointing. Broken glass on the street, double-parked cars on the Franselaan and overdue maintenance on some buildings are frequently mentioned.
In terms of amenities, there is a fair amount in the immediate vicinity. Along the Mathenesserweg there are various small shops, a Lidl and an Aldi. The Dakpark, a unique city park on the roof of a shopping centre, is within walking distance towards Bospolder and offers the greenery that is scarce in the neighbourhood itself. There are several primary schools in the area, which explains the score of 7.2 for education. For secondary schools and larger shopping centres, you have to rely on surrounding districts.
Accessibility is reasonable but not excellent. Marconiplein metro station is on the edge of the neighbourhood and takes you to Rotterdam Central in about ten minutes. Several bus routes run along the Franselaan and the Mathenesserweg. By car, you can quickly reach the A20 towards The Hague or the A13 towards Delft, although parking in the neighbourhood can sometimes be a challenge due to high parking pressure. Compared to nearby neighbourhoods such as Spangen and Tussendijken, Oud Mathenesse is slightly quieter, but the difference is not great. If you are looking for more liveliness and dining options, you are better off looking at Middelland or Nieuwe Westen.
Who is a home in Oud Mathenesse interesting for?
With an average purchase price of €263,666 and many apartments around 67 m², Oud Mathenesse is mainly interesting for first-time buyers and singles looking for an affordable home in Rotterdam-West. The average income in the neighbourhood is €29,100, lower than the Rotterdam average, which matches the price level. Families with young children can find affordable space here, but must take into account the limited green spaces and the varying state of public spaces. Be honest with yourself: if you place great value on a well-maintained living environment, this neighbourhood may disappoint. Are you considering renting instead? Then also check out the rental homes in Oud Mathenesse. When buying, keep in mind that the WOZ value is well below the municipal average, which can affect value development.
What residents say about Oud Mathenesse
Based on 7 reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.4 out of 10. The highest sub-scores go to education (7.2) and safety (7.1), the lowest to green spaces and cleanliness (both 5.9). Resident Ruud Hanegraaf gives a 5.9 and warns: "The neighbourhood is deteriorating. Lots of broken glass on the street near a senior flat." At the same time, there are residents who have lived there happily for decades. Want to read all the reviews? Then check out the neighbourhood page of Oud Mathenesse for the full reviews and scores per category.
Comparing homes for sale around Oud Mathenesse and Delfshaven
Buying a home in Oud Mathenesse is best done with good insight into the neighbourhood. On Buurtje.nl, you combine current housing supply from more than 1,500 sources with neighbourhood scores, resident reviews and district data, so you assess not only the home but also the surroundings. Feel free to compare the supply with homes for sale in Delfshaven or look more broadly at the supply in all of Rotterdam. Other districts worth considering: Noord for a different price segment or Overschie if you are looking for more space. More information about municipal plans for the neighbourhood can be found on the website of the municipality of Rotterdam.
Frequently asked questions
What does a home cost in Oud Mathenesse?
The average purchase price in Oud Mathenesse over the past year was €263,666, with a range from €189,500 to €499,500. With an average area of 67 m², the price per square metre is approximately €3,935. The majority of properties are apartments.
What is the WOZ value in Oud Mathenesse?
The average WOZ value in Oud Mathenesse is €195,000. That is significantly lower than the average for the Delfshaven district (€300,000) and the municipality of Rotterdam (€320,000). This makes the neighbourhood one of the more affordable options in Rotterdam-West.
What is it like to live in Oud Mathenesse?
Residents rate the neighbourhood 6.4 out of 10. The neighbourhood scores well on safety (7.1) and education (7.2), but moderately on greenery and cleanliness (both 5.9). It is an urban residential area with many porch flats, a young population, and a practical level of amenities. The atmosphere is down-to-earth and functional.
Is Oud Mathenesse suitable for first-time buyers looking to purchase a home?
Yes, the neighbourhood is relatively affordable by Rotterdam standards and attracts many single people and young households. Over 2,540 of the households are single-person. Entry-level prices around €189,500 make buying an apartment in Oud Mathenesse feasible for first-time buyers, although the supply of owner-occupied homes is limited because 65% is rental housing.
How accessible is Oud Mathenesse?
Marconiplein metro station is on the edge of the neighbourhood and takes you to Rotterdam Central in about ten minutes. Bus routes run along Franselaan and Mathenesserweg. By car, the A20 towards The Hague is quickly reachable. Parking can be difficult due to high parking pressure.
What type of homes are for sale in Oud Mathenesse?
The supply mainly consists of apartments in porch and gallery flats from the pre-war and post-war reconstruction period. The average area is 67 m². Single-family homes exist but are scarce. Detached houses are virtually non-existent here.
How clean and green is Oud Mathenesse?
Residents score greenery and cleanliness both at 5.9 out of 10, the lowest sub-scores. Several reviews mention broken glass on the street and deferred maintenance. The neighbourhood itself has few parks, but the Dakpark is within walking distance. The municipality of Rotterdam is working on improvement plans for public space in Delfshaven.
Lots 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 AIHave lived here for 34 years, happy to live here
Auto-translated to English by AII have lived here since 1997 and of course the neighbourhood is going downhill but as long as we feel safe we will stay living here.
Auto-translated to English by AII think there is potential in this neighbourhood, there is a warm community but hygiene and aesthetics are really not nice and it is no longer a neighbourhood to live in. I wish more value was placed on the aesthetics of the houses, streets, environment and surroundings.
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Auto-translated to English by AII've lived there since I was 20 and as a girl living in that place is not nice, I've had to call the police more often because men wanted sex and shouted sexual things
Auto-translated to English by AINice and especially cosy neighbourhood where a lot happens. It's very lively.
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