Kralingen West, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 78 m² apartment on Dr. Zamenhofstraat sits in a lively part of Rotterdam, with the Kralingse Plas and the city centre both within easy reach. Built in 1892 and with an energy label B, it combines period charm with decent efficiency. At €425,000, the price is in line with the market, the neighbourhood average for apartments is around €400,000, and this one is priced keenly given its size and location. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one holds its own.
Kralingen West is a dense, urban area with a real mix of residents, lots of singles and students, but also families. One resident describes it as "fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another notes it's "clean and full of greenery," though they add it can "sometimes feel unsafe." A third says simply: "Good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice." Based on three reviews, it's a neighbourhood that scores highly for convenience and green space. For more on the area, see the Kralingen West neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is sorted: the Coop is just around the corner, and a Lidl is a couple of streets away. For groceries, there's also a Dirk and an Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. Schools are close too, Lyceum Kralingen is a five-minute walk, and Melanchthon Kralingen is just beyond that. The Kralingse Plas park is on your doorstep, perfect for a weekend stroll. All this falls under the municipality of Rotterdam, which keeps the city's amenities well connected.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Schieland Borsboom NVM Makelaars.
Details of this home
Dr. Zamenhofstraat 61B, Rotterdam
Very good · 4 residents
It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live
Auto-translated to English by AISometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas.
Auto-translated to English by AIGood experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice.
Auto-translated to English by AII live in the Appartementen Van Kralingen, right in the heart of Kralingen on Lusthofstraat. The traditional shopping street of Kralingen. Here you'll find the best butcher Van Linschoten, a real greengrocer Vreugdenhil, proper bakers, a Rotterdam cheese shop De Amstelhoeve, liquor store Den Toom. And a very nice crowd living in this neighbourhood, from young to old and from all over. There are many foreign students studying at Erasmus University. In short: Rotterdam at its best!
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About Dr. Zamenhofstraat 61B, Rotterdam
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median sale price in Kralingen West is €400,000, and the average price per m² is €5,337. At €5,449 per m², this apartment is slightly above the median but still competitive given its energy label B and good location.
Kralingen West is a lively, urban area with a high address density (5,779 per km²). It's popular with singles and students, but also has families. Residents appreciate the quiet streets and proximity to the Kralingse Plas, though some mention occasional safety concerns. Overall, it scores 8.91 out of 10 from reviews.
The Coop is just 94 metres away, so you can pop out for milk in a minute. A Lidl is 165 metres away, and there's a Dirk and Albert Heijn within 500,600 metres. For organic, Ekoplaza is 564 metres away.
Lyceum Kralingen (secondary) is 233 metres away, and Melanchthon Kralingen (secondary) is 409 metres. For primary, De Bavokring is 608 metres. There's also a special primary school, SBO Johannes-Martinus, at 374 metres.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. It connects you to the wider Rotterdam network and beyond.
The apartment has energy label B, which is efficient. You can expect lower heating costs compared to older homes with labels D or lower. In the neighbourhood, 20.5% of homes have label A, 15.1% have B, and 32.9% have C.
At 78 m², it's a comfortable size for a couple or a single person. The layout isn't specified in the listing, but the floor area suggests a living room, separate kitchen, and one or two bedrooms. You'd need to view it to confirm the exact layout.
The neighbourhood has 875 total crimes reported, which is moderate for a dense urban area. Some residents mention it can feel unsafe at times, but overall reviews are positive. The area is well-lit and busy, which helps.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen West
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