A pre-war terraced house in Hillesluis
On Donkerslootstraat in Hillesluis, this 1939 terraced house sits in a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets have a distinctly pre-war character. With 4 rooms spread over 3 floors, the home offered a generous 142 m² of living space according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 144 m². The last known asking price of €450,000 was in line with the market, and the home was one of the terraced houses in Rotterdam at the time on offer. This home has not been online since 25 September 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described a layout with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, plus a balcony and a west-facing rear garden of 48 m². The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered in full ownership.
Life in Hillesluis
Hillesluis is a district with a mix of ages, where about a third of residents are between 25 and 45. Residents of the wider Feijenoord district give their living environment an average score of 6.72, based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the area as reasonably nice, though they note that household waste sometimes stays on the street too long. Another calls it quiet. The neighbourhood has around 5,200 homes, and most of the housing stock dates from before 1945. For more context, you can read about the Hillesluis neighbourhood.
Amenities and getting around
Daily errands are well covered here. Dirk is just around the corner, with Albert Heijn a short walk further, and there are more options within a ten-minute walk. The Bogermanschool voor Basisonderwijs is on your doorstep, and Risala is just around the corner too. The GP practice Huisartsenpraktijk Hillesluis is a ten-minute walk away, with BENU Apotheek 't Slag nearby. For public transport, tram and bus stop Breeplein is just around the corner with lines 2, 5, 75 and 77, and Rotterdam Stadion station is a couple of streets away. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
At the address level, the noise from road traffic is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the standard, while rail, air and industry noise all stay below their respective norms. The foundation risk indication is medium, based on the 1939 construction on clay soil, and this is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home. For climate, the indication for pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, and heat stress is also rated medium, with flood risk currently low and remaining low towards 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Woonvisie NVM Makelaars.
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About Donkerslootstraat 41, Rotterdam
What did the asking price of €450,000 mean for this home?
The asking price was in line with the market, according to a comparison with the neighbourhood average asking price of €297,463. That average was based on all homes for sale in Hillesluis, which include smaller properties, so the comparison reflected the wider market rather than this specific type of home.
How does the living space compare with other homes in the neighbourhood?
The agent listed the living area at 142 m², while the BAG registration records 144 m². The neighbourhood average for homes for sale was 80 m², so this terraced house was considerably larger than the typical property on the market in Hillesluis.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is D. The agent also noted that the home had double glazing, which helped with insulation.
What is the foundation risk for this address?
The foundation risk indication at this address is medium, based on the home being built in 1939 on clay soil. This is an area-level indication from public data, not an inspection of this specific property. In the wider area, 2% of buildings have an elevated risk of pile rot.
How noisy is it at this address?
Road traffic noise at this address is measured at 50 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Rail noise is 52 dB Lden, which stays below the standard, as do air traffic at 28 dB Lden and industry at 46 dB Lden. These are area-level indications from public data.
What supermarkets are nearby?
Dirk is just around the corner at about 368 metres, and Albert Heijn is a short walk further at roughly 479 metres. SPAR express and Lidl are both within about a kilometre, giving you several options for daily groceries.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Bogermanschool voor Basisonderwijs is about 207 metres away, and Risala is at roughly 224 metres. Both are primary schools within easy walking distance, and there are more schools within a ten-minute walk.
What public transport options are available?
The Breeplein stop is about 384 metres away and serves tram and bus lines 2, 5, 75 and 77. The Burgerhoutstraat bus stop with line 77 is at roughly 410 metres, and Randweg tram stop with lines 2 and 5 is at about 418 metres. Rotterdam Stadion train station is around 284 metres away.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Residents of the wider Feijenoord district, which includes Hillesluis, give their living environment an average score of 6.72 based on 31 reviews. One resident describes the area as reasonably nice but notes that household waste sometimes stays on the street too long, while another calls it quiet.
