A grand townhouse on a quiet street
This handsome terraced house sits on Villapark 5 in Hillegersberg Zuid, a leafy part of Rotterdam where the streets feel calm and residential. Built in 1909, it is a classic herenhuis with plenty of period character, set along a quiet road in a residential area. With an asking price of €1,050,000, the price is on the high side compared with the neighbourhood average. For context, terraced houses in Rotterdam are listed at a range of prices, and this home sits well above the local norm.
Inside the home
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom spread over three floors, with a volume of 710 m³. The living area is listed at 188 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 182 m². The plot measures 249 m² in both sources. There is a front garden and a rear garden, each 86 m², with the rear garden facing north. The agent notes roof insulation, floor insulation and partial double glazing, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The energy label is E, which means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels.
Life in Hillegersberg Zuid
Residents give this neighbourhood an average score of 7.58, based on three reviews. One resident describes it as "a safe, clean neighbourhood with a good connection to the centre," while another says it is "quiet and not too far." A third resident notes that "there are also no very large shopping areas, shopping streets, etc.," but adds that "a lot is accessible by bike." The neighbourhood has around 8,440 inhabitants, and most homes here were built before 1945. For more on what it is like to live here, see the Hillegersberg Zuid neighbourhood.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from this address. The Hoogvliet supermarket is just around the corner, with Lidl a couple of streets away and Dirk a five-minute walk. For primary education, De Fontein is a couple of streets away, and De Bergse Zonnebloem is a five-minute walk. The nearest GP is Huisartsenpraktijk De Lis, a ten-minute walk, and the Service Schiebroekse Apotheek is a couple of streets away. Public transport is well placed: tram and bus stop Station Noord is on your doorstep with lines 4, 6 and 174, and Rotterdam Noord train station is just around the corner. The municipality of Rotterdam offers all the amenities of a major city, and this home is part of that wider picture.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value for this home is €960,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above the WOZ value. Between 2020 and 2025, the WOZ value rose by 41%, from €679,000 to €960,000. As for the address, the noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and railway noise is 60 dB Lden, also above the norm; aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, below the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 3% of properties in this area having an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For pluvial flooding at heavy rain, the indication is medium, and the flood risk is low both now and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium now and in 2050. These are area-level indications, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source and agent
At the time of writing, the home is offered via multiple channels, including VERRA Makelaars.
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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 Villapark 5, Rotterdam
How does the asking price compare with the neighbourhood average?
The asking price of €1,050,000 is 126% above the neighbourhood average asking price of €464,631. The price per square metre is €5,585, which is 18% higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,743 per m². The price verdict is that it is on the high side compared with the local market.
What is the layout of this home?
According to the agent, the home has five rooms, three bedrooms and one bathroom, spread over three floors. The living area is listed at 188 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 182 m². The plot measures 249 m². There is a front garden and a rear garden, each 86 m², with the rear garden facing north.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is €960,000, as of the reference date 1 January 2025. The asking price is 9% above this value. Over the past five years, the WOZ value has increased by 41%, from €679,000 in 2020 to €960,000 in 2025.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The noise level from road traffic is 63 dB Lden, which is above the norm, and railway noise is 60 dB Lden, also above the norm. Aircraft noise is 35 dB Lden, which is below the norm. These are area-level indications based on public data, not a measurement at the property itself.
What is the foundation risk for this home?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 3% of properties in this area have an elevated risk of pile rot. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets are nearby?
The nearest supermarket is Hoogvliet, about 252 metres away, followed by Lidl at 317 metres and Dirk at 424 metres. Albert Heijn is 746 metres away, and SPAR express is 951 metres away. All are within easy walking distance.
Which schools are close to this home?
The nearest primary school is De Fontein, about 323 metres away, and De Bergse Zonnebloem is 404 metres away. There is also VSO De Hoge Brug, a special secondary school, at 479 metres, and Tarcisius primary school at 489 metres.
How is the public transport connection?
The tram and bus stop Station Noord is about 60 metres away, with lines 4, 6 and 174. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Noord, at 92 metres. This gives direct access to tram, bus and train services.
What do residents say about living in Hillegersberg Zuid?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 7.58, based on three reviews. One resident calls it "a safe, clean neighbourhood with a good connection to the centre," while another says it is "quiet and not too far." A third notes that there are no large shopping areas, but that "a lot is accessible by bike."
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is E. This means you can expect higher energy costs than with more efficient labels. The agent notes that the home has roof insulation, floor insulation and partial double glazing, and it is heated by a central heating boiler.
