A compact studio in the heart of Rotterdam
This studio on the Drievriendenstraat sits in the Oude Westen, a lively part of Rotterdam Centrum. The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, so you are right in the middle of city life. The asking price of €275,000 is 51% below the average asking price of €560,188 for homes in the neighbourhood, which puts it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,196, while this home is listed at €7,639 per m². If you are looking at [studios in Rotterdam], this one stands out for its price point.
The home itself
Built in 1883, this studio spans two floors and includes two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 36 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 37 m². The home is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler. It is located on the first floor, with a garden facing northeast. You own the property outright, and there is a homeowners' association fee of €102 per month. The agent describes the setting as a quiet road, sheltered and in the centre.
Life in the Oude Westen
Residents of the district give an average score of 6.86 out of 10, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "Ideal location", adding that they lived there during their student days. Another simply notes: "I am looking for a home". The neighbourhood has around 9,705 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. The Oude Westen is a dense, urban area with a mix of ages, and the housing stock is mostly pre-war. For more on what the area is like, have a look at [the Oude Westen neighbourhood].
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. The Erasmus Apotheek pharmacy is just around the corner, and a large supermarket is a couple of streets away. For groceries, Aldi is on your doorstep, with Albert Heijn a five-minute walk. Primary school Augustinus is a couple of streets away, and there are several secondary schools within a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well covered: bus stops at Rotterdam Centraal Station and Henegouwerplein are just around the corner, with many lines, and tram stop Tiendplein is nearby. Rotterdam Centraal train station is a five-minute walk. The GP practice is a ten-minute walk away. All of this is within [the municipality of Rotterdam].
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is €217,000, with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 27% above this value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 78%, from €122,000 to €217,000. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level data, not an inspection of this specific home. Road traffic noise is 47 dB Lden, which is not above the noise standard. Foundation risk is indicated as low, and pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium. Flood risk is low now and in 2050, while heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
Source
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including Baljon makelaars and 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.
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About Drievriendenstraat 12B, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the WOZ value?
The asking price of €275,000 is 27% above the WOZ value of €217,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 78%, from €122,000 to €217,000.
What is the layout of this studio?
The studio spans two floors and includes two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area is 36 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 37 m². The home is located on the first floor and has a garden facing northeast. It is fully insulated and heated by a central heating boiler.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label B. This is an efficient label, so you can expect relatively moderate energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The home is also described by the agent as fully insulated, which supports the label. No specific energy cost figures are stated in the listing.
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee is €102 per month. This is a monthly contribution to the association that manages the shared parts of the building. The listing does not state what exactly is covered by this fee, such as building insurance or maintenance reserves.
What is the foundation risk indication for this address?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low, according to public risk data at address level. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1883, which is before 1970, and the data notes this as a factor in the risk assessment.
What are the noise levels around this home?
Public data on address-level noise shows road traffic noise at 47 dB Lden, railway noise at 35 dB Lden and aircraft noise at 27 dB Lden, all from reference years 2022 and 2023. None of these are above the noise standard. These are area-level indications, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The flood risk for this address is indicated as low, both currently and for 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs at heavy rain, is indicated as medium. These are area-level indications from public climate data, not an assessment of this specific property. Heat stress is medium now and elevated by 2050.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Aldi is on your doorstep at about 327 metres, and AH to go is just around the corner at 367 metres. Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk at 449 metres, with another AH to go at 457 metres and Dirk at 525 metres. In total, there are 92 supermarkets within 5 km.
What schools are close to this home?
Primary school Augustinus is a couple of streets away at 280 metres. For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is at 381 metres, Mavo Centraal at 403 metres, and Wolfert RISS Senior Campus at 469 metres. There are 194 schools within 5 km.
How is public transport from this address?
Bus stops at Rotterdam Centraal Station and Henegouwerplein are just around the corner, with many bus lines. Tram stop Tiendplein is also nearby, served by lines 1, 7 and 11. Rotterdam Centraal train station is a five-minute walk at 380 metres. The listing does not state travel times or destinations.
What is the neighbourhood like?
The Oude Westen is a very strongly urban area with around 9,705 inhabitants. A large share of households are single-person, and the housing stock is mostly pre-war. Residents of the district give an average score of 6.86 out of 10, based on 13 reviews. One resident says: "Ideal location", having lived there during student days.
How does the price per m² compare with the neighbourhood?
This home is listed at €7,639 per m², based on the agent's floor area of 36 m². The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,196. The asking price of €275,000 is 51% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €560,188, while the floor area is 68% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 113 m².
