Middelland, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis studio on Volmarijnstraat sits in the lively heart of Middelland, a neighbourhood where the streets buzz with a mix of cultures and daily life. At 42 m² it's compact, but the price of €295,000 is 44% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €525,860, a keen entry point into Rotterdam's housing market. For context, studios in Rotterdam tend to be smaller and more affordable than the average home.
Middelland is a diverse, urban neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as a "cosy neighbourhood, with lots of green, nice sports fields and all kinds of facilities nearby," adding that it feels "very safe and comfortable." Another says: "Great spot in Rotterdam." A third resident paints a fuller picture: "There's a real mix of people. There's something for everyone. There are nice singles, schools, playgrounds, Marktplein and a square where fun things are often organised… a beautiful wijkpaleis where everyone is welcome." Based on three reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.79 out of 10. Most homes here were built before 1945, and the area is densely populated with many single-person households. For more on the area, see the Middelland neighbourhood.
Your daily errands are a short walk away. Ekoplaza is just around the corner, and SPAR express and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. For school runs, Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (secondary) and Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan (primary) are both within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood also has a park or garden just around the corner, and a train station is a ten-minute walk away. For more on the wider area, see the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Van Herk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Volmarijnstraat 38B, Rotterdam
Good · 3 residents
Very safe and comfortable
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat spot in Rotterdam.
Auto-translated to English by AII live right in the middle of Middelland. It's a very good neighbourhood. There's a real mix of people. There's something for everyone. There are nice singles, schools, playgrounds, Marktplein and a square where fun things are often organised, each time with different themes, and a beautiful wijkpaleis where everyone is welcome, and that brings the neighbourhood closer together. There's also a neighbourhood newspaper that lists the activities at the wijkpaleis / the square / neighbourhood parties. So that everyone knows about them and feels welcome to take part. In this neighbourhood, they think of everyone and try to make everyone feel at home and comfortable in the community of the neighbourhood. Every morning the council cleans everything up and it's almost always tidy in the neighbourhood. There are 4 different trams, 2 bus lines and a metro no more than 5 minutes' walk from my house, so it's also well connected. All in all, it's the best neighbourhood for me to live in; I wouldn't actually want to leave, even though I'll have to soon because of family expansion. I really love this neighbourhood and the people.
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About Volmarijnstraat 38B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €295,000 is 44% below the neighbourhood average of €525,860, but the floor area (42 m²) is also 62% smaller than the average (111 m²). Per square metre, the price works out to about €7,024, which is higher than the neighbourhood average of €5,099 per m². So while the total price is low, you're paying a premium for the compact size.
The energy label is C, which is an official registration (EP-Online). Label C is in the middle of the scale, it's not the most efficient, but it's not the least either. Expect moderate energy costs, though the exact amount depends on your usage and the heating system.
Middelland is a lively, diverse neighbourhood with a strong community feel. Residents mention a mix of people, green spaces, sports fields, and regular neighbourhood events at the wijkpaleis and square. It's well connected with trams, buses, and a metro within a five-minute walk. The neighbourhood scores 7.79 out of 10 from three reviews.
Supermarkets are very close: Ekoplaza is 118 m away, SPAR express 175 m, and Albert Heijn 286 m. Schools are also nearby: Het Praktijkcollege Centrum (secondary) at 316 m and Mariaschool Schietbaanlaan (primary) at 355 m. A park is just 300 m away.
The neighbourhood is well connected. Residents mention four different trams, two bus lines, and a metro all within a five-minute walk. The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short tram ride.
The building was constructed in 1895, which is typical for this neighbourhood, 86.3% of homes here were built before 1945. The listing does not state the condition of the property, so you would need to view it to assess maintenance.
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