Molenstraat 21
Schiebroek, Rotterdam
AreaA leafy corner of Rotterdam
Schiebroek feels like a village within the city, a place where you can cycle or walk to most things and where public transport keeps the wider city within easy reach. Residents give the neighbourhood a 7.48 out of 10, based on ten reviews, with one describing it as "net een klein dorpje" where you can get around pleasantly. This terraced house on Molenstraat 21 sits in that setting, a 1952 home with an energy label C. At €630,000, the asking price sits 39% above the average asking price of €454,411 for terraced houses in Rotterdam, which puts it on the high side of the market.
The house itself
This is a six-room terraced family home with five bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 439 cubic metres. The agent describes it as a single-family terraced house on a quiet road in a wooded, residential setting. It has both a front and back garden, the latter facing southwest and accessible via the back alley. The home is freehold, has double glazing and floor insulation, and is heated by a central heating boiler. The BAG registration records a living area of 132 m², while the agent lists 101 m²; the plot is 138 m² in both.
Life in Schiebroek
With 17,115 residents, Schiebroek is a substantial neighbourhood, and about 45% of households are single-person. The reviews paint a mixed picture: one resident praises the village-like feel and easy access to amenities, while another laments litter and cycling on pavements, and a third says the area has deteriorated over five years. The neighbourhood has 45 homes currently for sale, with an average asking price of €454,411 and a median of €315,000. It is a very strongly urban area, with an address density of 2,568 per square kilometre. For a fuller picture of the Schiebroek neighbourhood, the reviews suggest it is a place with both charm and rough edges.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are close by: PLUS is just around the corner, Lidl a couple of streets away, and Albert Heijn a ten-minute walk. For school runs, De Wilgenstam primary school is on your doorstep, and Melanchthon Mavo Schiebroek secondary school is just around the corner. The pharmacy, Apotheek MC Schiebroek, is a couple of streets away, while the GP practice is a bit further out. Tram and bus stops at Wilgenlei and Peppelweg are within a couple of minutes' walk, with lines 8 and 174. Rotterdam Noord station is about a ten-minute walk, and the Franciscus Gasthuis hospital is within reach. All of this sits within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ value and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €597,000, based on the reference date of 1 January 2025. The asking price is 6% above that WOZ value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has developed in line with the market. At address level, the road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while rail and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, and the area-level climate indications show elevated pluvial flooding risk at heavy rain, low flood risk now and in 2050, and medium heat stress now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
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At the time of writing, the home is offered only via vandeVijver Makelaardij.
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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 Molenstraat 21, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare to the WOZ value?
The asking price of €630,000 is 6% above the WOZ value of €597,000, which was set with a reference date of 1 January 2025. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation, not the current market value. The asking price also sits 39% above the average asking price of €454,411 for homes in Schiebroek, though that average includes a wide range of property types.
What is the layout of this terraced house?
According to the agent, this is a six-room terraced family home with five bedrooms and one bathroom across three floors. The volume is 439 cubic metres. The BAG registration records a living area of 132 m², while the agent lists 101 m²; the plot is 138 m² in both sources. The home has both a front and back garden, with the back garden facing southwest and accessible via the back alley.
What is the energy label and what does it mean for costs?
The home has energy label C. This is a mid-range label, so you can expect moderate energy costs compared to the most efficient homes, but lower costs than the least efficient ones. The agent states the home has double glazing and floor insulation, and it is heated by a central heating boiler. The home was built in 1952.
What are the noise levels around this address?
At address level, the road traffic noise is 49 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise standard. Rail noise is 33 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 44 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. These figures come from public data for the area and are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The home was built in 1952, which is before 1970, a period that is sometimes associated with foundation considerations, but the risk level given here is low.
What are the flood and climate risks for this area?
The area-level climate indications show a low flood risk both now and in 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage, is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is indicated as medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are nearby?
PLUS is just around the corner at 265 metres, Lidl is a couple of streets away at 435 metres, and Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk at 645 metres. There is also an AH XL at 1.4 kilometres and a Hoogvliet at 1.7 kilometres. In total, there are 70 supermarkets within five kilometres of this address.
What schools are close to this home?
De Wilgenstam primary school is on your doorstep at 138 metres, and Melanchthon Mavo Schiebroek secondary school is just around the corner at 193 metres. Other primary schools within a short walk include Isra at 309 metres, Goede Herderschool at 446 metres, and Fatimaschool at 478 metres. There are 138 schools within five kilometres in total.
How is the public transport in this area?
The tram and bus stop Wilgenlei is at 146 metres, with lines 8 and 174, and the bus stop Peppelweg is at 213 metres with line 174. The tram stop Meidoornweide is at 301 metres with line 8. Rotterdam Noord train station is at 1.7 kilometres. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk van Leenen at 1.3 kilometres, and the pharmacy is at 451 metres.
What do residents say about living in Schiebroek?
Residents give Schiebroek an average score of 7.48 out of 10, based on ten reviews. One resident says it feels like a small village where you can cycle or walk everywhere, with good public transport and the centre not too far away. Another resident mentions litter and cycling on pavements as issues, and a third says the area has deteriorated over five years. The reviews reflect a mix of positive and negative experiences.
