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Overschie, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Burgemeester Bosstraat sits in a 1927 building, giving it high ceilings and original details. At 77 m² it's compact but well laid out, with an energy label D, not the most efficient, but typical for a home of this era. The asking price of €299,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average of €430,939, partly because the floor area is 26% smaller than the Overschie norm. For context, it's one of many apartments in Rotterdam on the market.
Overschie has its own identity, with a historic centre and a strong community spirit. One resident describes it as a place where people look out for each other: 'I help Bibi Fazal from the Welschenflats. She tries to give people with a small budget little groceries that residents of Overschie donate.' The review highlights volunteer-run initiatives like a weekly jumble sale and free meals for elderly residents. It's a neighbourhood where 63% of homes are owner-occupied, and 45% are single-family houses. The area is moderately urban, with an address density of 1,858 per km². This is the municipality of Rotterdam at its most neighbourly.
For your morning bread run, PLUS is just around the corner, with Dirk and Lidl a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance: CBS De Regenboog is on your doorstep, Openbare Daltonschool Overschie is a five-minute walk, and Albert Schweitzer is about ten minutes away. A park or public garden is a couple of streets away, and a GP practice is within a five-minute walk. The train station is a bit farther, about a ten-minute cycle, but bus connections are nearby.
At the time of writing the home is listed through several channels, including Prachthuis Vastgoed and Prachthuis Vastgoed.
Details of this home
Burgemeester Bosstraat 67A, Rotterdam
Good · 1 resident
I help Bibi Fazal from the Welschenflats. She tries to give people with a small budget little groceries that residents of Overschie donate. She selflessly offers help with clothing, organises things, and sometimes cooks. Makes Christmas and Easter more fun and works together with Plus, Zeeman, the Protestant church, etc. The help is small-scale but more and more people join in. I think that's a boost. And HWD every Tuesday jumble sale and singers performing and working together with other parties that do something social for the elderly and young people. Thea and Chris cook 100 meals every week for lonely vulnerable elderly people on Tuesdays, free of charge. And recently second-hand clothing and bric-a-brac knick-knacks on Thursday in a little shop at Ameide Street, 10 to 2. So many good initiatives done through cooperation by volunteers. Top people. And the volunteers of Schoon en Heel Roelland, from the board and Leefbaar, who focus on what can be improved.
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About Burgemeester Bosstraat 67A, Rotterdam
The asking price of €299,000 is 31% below the average asking price in Overschie (€430,939), but the apartment is also 26% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 104 m². Given the compact size and energy label D, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a pre-war apartment in this area.
The energy label is D. This is common for a home built in 1927, meaning heating costs will be moderate but not as low as a modern, well-insulated property. You can expect higher energy bills than a label A home, but it's not the worst, about 39% of homes in Overschie have a label D or lower.
Overschie has a strong community feel with many volunteer initiatives, as noted by a resident. It's a mix of families and singles, with 63% owner-occupied homes. The area is moderately urban, with a park nearby and good local shops. The train station is 3.3 km away, so a bike or car is handy for longer trips.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: CBS De Regenboog at 437 m, Openbare Daltonschool Overschie at 668 m, and Albert Schweitzer at 899 m. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.2 km away, so a bike or bus is needed.
The nearest supermarket is PLUS at 446 m, just around the corner. Dirk is at 769 m and Lidl at 997 m, both within a ten-minute walk. For a wider choice, Albert Heijn is 1.4 km away.
The nearest train station is 3.3 km away, so it's not within walking distance but a short bike ride or bus trip. The area is well connected by road.
At €299,000, it's below the median price in Overschie (€359,000) and the national average for an apartment. The compact size and energy label D mean lower purchase price but potentially higher running costs. It's a realistic option for a single person or couple starting out.
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