Mathenesserlaan 169C
Oude Westen · 3014 HA Rotterdam
A studio with a story in the Oude Westen
This studio on the Mathenesserlaan sits in the Oude Westen, a lively part of Rotterdam Centrum where the streets hum with student life and café culture. The building dates from 1901, and the home carries that history with a modern energy label A. At €319,000, the asking price sat 31% below the neighbourhood average of €463,202. For context, that average was based on the 57 homes at the time on the market in the area, and the price per square metre here worked out at €7,975 according to the agent's listing. If you are weighing up options, it is worth comparing with other studios in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 29 October 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described this as a two-room studio on the second floor, with one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 40 m², though the BAG registration records 44 m², so there was a small discrepancy between the two sources. The home came with a balcony, and the agent noted it was situated on a busy road, in the centre, and within a residential area. It has double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation, and is heated by a combi boiler. Ownership was freehold, with a monthly HOA fee of €52.91.
Life in the Oude Westen
The Oude Westen is a dense, urban neighbourhood with around 9,630 residents, and a large share of single-person households. Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 6.86, based on thirteen reviews. One resident, who lived there during their student days, calls it an ideal location. Another simply says: "Cool." The neighbourhood has a mix of old and newer housing, with 64% of homes built before 1945. It is a place where the energy of the city is always close at hand, and the streets are filled with a mix of students, young professionals and long-time locals. For more on what this area is like, have a look at the Oude Westen neighbourhood.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are never far: SPAR express and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, with Ekoplaza, Coop and Aldi a couple of streets away. For school runs, KC Het Oude Westen is a five-minute walk, and Het Praktijkcollege Centrum is even closer. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk KMD, a ten-minute walk, and the BENU Wester Apotheek is right on your doorstep. The Erasmus MC - Sophia hospital is a five-minute walk. For public transport, the Mathenesserlaan tram stop is on your doorstep with lines 4, 6 and 14, and Rotterdam Centraal station is a ten-minute walk. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam, a city known for its architecture and port.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value was available for this property, so there was no municipal valuation to compare with the asking price. The address-level risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise stay below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and for climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, current flood risk is low, and heat stress is currently medium but elevated by 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Van Herk Makelaars Rotterdam on Funda.
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About Mathenesserlaan 169C, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in the Oude Westen?
The asking price of €319,000 was 31% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €463,202, based on 57 homes at the time for sale. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood was €5,154, while this studio was listed at €7,975 per m² according to the agent. The home is also smaller than the average property, with a living area of 40 m² compared to the neighbourhood average of 98 m².
What is the layout of this studio?
According to the agent, this was a two-room studio on the second floor, with one bedroom and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 40 m², though the BAG registration records 44 m². The home has a balcony and is situated on a busy road in the centre. It is heated by a combi boiler and has double glazing, HR glazing and wall insulation.
Is there a WOZ value for this property?
No WOZ value is stated for this property. Without it, there was no official comparison between the asking price and the municipal valuation. The asking price of €319,000 stood on its own, and the price per square metre was €7,975 according to the agent.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data indicates road traffic noise at 67 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 31 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These are area-level indications based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was on a busy road, which the agent noted in the listing.
What supermarkets are near this studio?
SPAR express and Albert Heijn are both just around the corner, within about 250 metres. Ekoplaza is a couple of streets away at 392 metres, and Coop and Aldi are slightly further at 426 and 460 metres respectively. With 96 supermarkets within five kilometres, you will have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The Mathenesserlaan tram stop is right on your doorstep, with lines 4, 6 and 14. The Nieuwe Binnenweg stop, served by bus and tram with lines 4, 6, 14 and 32, is just around the corner. Rotterdam Centraal train station is about a ten-minute walk away, at roughly one kilometre.
What is the Oude Westen neighbourhood like?
The Oude Westen has around 9,630 residents, with a high share of single-person households at 57%. Residents of the wider district give their living experience an average score of 6.86 out of 10, based on thirteen reviews. One resident who lived there during their student days calls it an ideal location, while another simply says: "Cool." The housing stock is largely pre-war, with 64% built before 1945.
What schools are close to this address?
KC Het Oude Westen, a primary school, is about 223 metres away, a five-minute walk. Het Praktijkcollege Centrum, a secondary school, is even closer at 121 metres. The Erasmiaans Gymnasium, a well-known secondary school, is 369 metres away. There are 197 schools within five kilometres, so options are plentiful.
