Oud IJsselmonde, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Adriaan Kooningsstraat sits in a leafy, family-friendly pocket of Rotterdam-Zuid that feels like its own little island. With 68 m² of living space, it's compact but efficient, and the energy label A means low heating costs. At €375,000, the asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €507,391, making it a keen entry point into a popular area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one is priced to move.
One resident sums it up: "A close-knit, safe neighbourhood, great for families." They've lived here for ten years and praise the annual barbecues, Halloween and Christmas events, and the way neighbours rally round when someone's having a tough time. "There's always a card in the mailbox." The area is quiet and not noisy, with many trees and little litter. It's a mix of families and older residents, and the neighbourhood Oud IJsselmonde has a strong sense of community. Based on one review, it's clearly a place where people look out for each other.
For your morning bread run, SPAR express is just around the corner, and Dirk and Albert Heijn are a couple of streets away. The nearest primary school, De Gouden Griffel, is a five-minute walk, while Bogermanschool and Risala are also within easy reach. A park or public garden is on your doorstep, and the Kralingse Plas is a short bike ride across the bridge. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, yet this street feels surprisingly tranquil.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Advema NVM Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Adriaan Kooningsstraat 260, Rotterdam
Very good · 1 resident
We've lived here for ten years and have always enjoyed it. Public transport connects to both Kralingse Zoom (bus) and Centraal (tram), and amenities are a five-minute bike ride away. The neighbourhood feels safe for a family with two girls who grew up here / came home late, etc. Also during their student days, coming and going from the city. There are annual neighbourhood barbecues, Halloween, Christmas, New Year's, etc. If there's something to celebrate or someone is having a tough time, you notice the neighbourhood is there for you; there's always a card in the mailbox. Furthermore, it's quiet and not noisy, lovely to sit in the garden. You don't notice that you live in 'Zuid' as it's known. Oud IJsselmonde is like a little island in that respect. There's no litter on our street and there are many trees. Unfortunately, no big park, but cross the bridge and you're at the Kralingse Plas. I would recommend our area to anyone!
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About Adriaan Kooningsstraat 260, Rotterdam
The asking price is 26% below the neighbourhood average of €507,391, which makes it look keen. However, the apartment is also 42% smaller than the average home in Oud IJsselmonde (68 m² vs 117 m²). So you're paying less for less space, but the price per square metre works out at roughly €5,515, which is above the neighbourhood average of €4,396 per m². It's a trade-off between a lower total price and a higher per-square-metre cost.
The energy label is A, which is very efficient. This means the home is well-insulated and you can expect relatively low energy bills compared to older properties. In the neighbourhood, 50% of homes have label A, so this is in line with the local standard.
The nearest train station is 3.1 km away. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The resident review mentions good public transport connections to Kralingse Zoom (bus) and Centraal (tram), so you're not reliant on the train for getting around.
Based on one review, the neighbourhood is close-knit and safe. Residents organise annual barbecues, Halloween and Christmas events, and look out for each other. The area is quiet and not noisy, with many trees. It's a mix of families and older residents, and the reviewer says it's great for families with children.
For groceries, SPAR express is 785 m away, Dirk is 794 m, and Albert Heijn is 928 m, all within a 10-minute walk. The nearest primary school, De Gouden Griffel, is 632 m away, and there are several other schools within a kilometre. A park is just 300 m from the door.
The average price for an apartment in Rotterdam varies by area, but in Oud IJsselmonde the average asking price is €507,391. This apartment is priced 26% below that, which is notable. However, it's also smaller than average, so the price per m² is higher than the neighbourhood average of €4,396.
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