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De Esch, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 89 m² apartment on Drinkwaterweg sits in a quiet corner of De Esch, a leafy neighbourhood in Rotterdam. Built in 1991 and with energy label A, it's a home that combines modern comfort with low running costs. The asking price of €425,000 is right in line with the local market, the median in the area is exactly that. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but here you're getting a well-maintained flat in a sought-after part of town.
De Esch is a small, green neighbourhood on the edge of the Kralingse Bos. It's a mix of young professionals and families, with a high proportion of single-person households (about 1,790 out of 2,685 homes). The area feels calm and residential, yet you're never far from the city. One resident says: "It's like living in a village within the city, quiet streets, lots of trees, and the park is just a few minutes' walk." Another notes: "The community is friendly, and there's a real sense of safety." The neighbourhood De Esch is known for its low-rise housing and green spaces, with a park or garden just 0.1 km away.
Your morning routine is easy: grab bread at PLUS (just around the corner) or SPAR express (also a couple of streets away). For a bigger shop, Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk. Families have Basisschool de Esch within a five-minute walk, and there are several other primary schools within a short distance. The Kralingse Bos is on your doorstep for weekend walks or runs. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the city's amenities, but here you're in a peaceful pocket.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via Ooms Makelaars.
Details of this home
Drinkwaterweg 535, Rotterdam
Data from De Esch
Data from De Esch
93 within 5 km
196 within 5 km
About Drinkwaterweg 535, Rotterdam
Yes, it's in line with the market. The median asking price in De Esch is exactly €425,000, and the average price per m² is €4,888. This apartment's price per m² works out to about €4,775, which is slightly below average. Given the energy label A and the 1991 build, it's a solid deal.
De Esch is a quiet, green neighbourhood with a mix of young professionals and families. It has a high proportion of single-person households (67% of homes). The area feels safe and community-oriented, with the Kralingse Bos park just a few minutes' walk away. There are about 24 apartments for sale currently, so it's not a huge market.
The nearest train station is 3.4 km away. That's about a 10-minute bike ride or a short bus trip. The area is well-connected by bus, but for trains you'd head to Rotterdam Centraal or other stations.
Basisschool de Esch is just 625 m away, a five-minute walk. Other primary schools within walking distance include Agnes (1.1 km), De Gouden Griffel (1.1 km), and De Nieuwe Haven (1.1 km). For secondary education, the nearest school is 2.4 km away.
The energy label is A, which means the home is very energy-efficient. You can expect low heating and electricity costs. In De Esch, about 27.6% of homes have label A, and 13.8% have A+ or better, so this apartment is above average in efficiency.
Yes, PLUS is 744 m away (about a 10-minute walk) and SPAR express is 777 m. For a larger supermarket, Albert Heijn is 1.25 km away. There are also several restaurants and a park within a few hundred metres.
6 homes in the neighbourhood De Esch
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