Stadsdriehoek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on the Grotemarkt sits right in the thick of it, the lively Stadsdriehoek neighbourhood in central Rotterdam. With 141 m² of living space, it's a generous home by any standard, especially for a city-centre apartment. The energy label A means it's efficient to run, and the building dates from 2014, so everything is modern. At €835,000, the asking price is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but then you're getting a lot more space than the typical apartment here. For context, the average price per m² in the area is around €6,296, and this home works out at about €5,922 per m², so you're paying a bit less per square metre. If you're looking at apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its size and central location.
Stadsdriehoek is the historic core of Rotterdam, packed with shops, restaurants and nightlife. It's densely built and very urban, over 7,000 addresses per km². The population is young and mobile, with many single-person households and few families with children. Reviews from residents paint a mixed picture. One resident calls it an 'Ideal location' and says they 'Lived there during my student days'. Another is less positive: 'I live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.' A third review sums it up as 'A Pleasant Living Environment with Room for Improvement', noting that the community is friendly but there's room for more social cohesion, and that while amenities are plentiful, some green spaces could be better maintained. Based on seven reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 7.17 out of 10. For more on the neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek, you can read the full profile.
For your daily shopping, you're in luck: the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, literally on your doorstep. A Jumbo is a couple of streets away, and a SPAR is about a five-minute walk. For families, there are two primary schools within a couple of streets: Willibrord and Jan Prins. The neighbourhood is well served by public transport, with a train station about a ten-minute walk away. Restaurants are abundant, the nearest is just 0.1 km away. For green space, the nearest park or public garden is about a ten-minute walk. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city, from museums to theatres and sports facilities.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Baljon makelaars. The asking price is €835,000, and the property is available for sale.
Details of this home
Grotemarkt 124, Rotterdam
Good · 7 residents
Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood, to which I gave a satisfactory rating on the aspects of community, hygiene, housing, education, green spaces, amenities and accessibility, generally offers a pleasant living environment. The community is friendly and approachable, with residents who often know each other and occasionally come together for neighbourhood activities. However, there is room for more initiatives to further promote social cohesion. Regarding hygiene, the neighbourhood is well-maintained and predominantly clean, although in some places more attention to litter and maintenance would be desirable. The housing stock is diverse and offers a good mix of apartments, terraced houses and detached houses, which are generally in good condition. House prices are acceptable, but there may be some pressure on the housing market due to the popularity of the area. Educational facilities are adequate, with sufficient primary and secondary schools in the vicinity. The quality of the schools is average to good, but parents looking for specific types of education may have to rely on surrounding neighbourhoods. Green spaces are present and provide a pleasant environment where residents can walk, exercise or relax. However, some parts of the neighbourhood would benefit from more or better maintained green areas. In terms of amenities, there are plenty of shops, supermarkets and sports facilities nearby, making daily life easy. The accessibility of the neighbourhood is also good, both by car and public transport, connecting the area to the city and other neighbourhoods. In summary, the neighbourhood is pleasant to live in, but there is room for improvement in some areas.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe centre is very dynamic and great to visit if you like to go out. Living there is different from visiting. It's not very tidy, relatively many tourists with different norms and values, and little greenery. You're surrounded by tall buildings and partying students who leave mess behind at the weekend. Furthermore, the neighbourhood is perfectly accessible thanks to good public transport and there are many shops and restaurants.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is perfect if you want to live centrally in Rotterdam while avoiding extreme crowds on the street. All amenities are within walking distance and you can reach all parts of the city by metro.
Auto-translated to English by AIStadsdriehoek is ideal to live in. Public transport, shops and supermarkets are very close by. You can do everything on foot. A downside of Stadsdriehoek is sometimes noise pollution. You know this in advance when you come to live here, but for me it's mainly about noise pollution on the Meent. Many people with faster cars often deliberately drive very hard through the street. This causes a lot of noise pollution and unrest. The municipality is already working on a campaign to keep faster cars out of the city centre. Finally, there is always something fun in the city or to watch from your balcony. In other neighbourhoods in Rotterdam you don't have that!
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About Grotemarkt 124, Rotterdam
The asking price is €835,000, which is about 40% above the average asking price in Stadsdriehoek (€597,954). However, this apartment is also 50% larger than the neighbourhood average (141 m² vs 94 m²). On a per-square-metre basis, the price is roughly €5,922, which is below the neighbourhood average of €6,296 per m². So while the total price is high, you're getting more space for your money.
Stadsdriehoek is the historic centre of Rotterdam, very densely built and lively. It's popular with young professionals and students, over 40% of residents are between 25 and 45. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and nightlife options. However, some residents mention issues with litter, noise and safety around coffee shops. The neighbourhood scores 7.17 out of 10 from seven reviews.
The home has energy label A, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to older homes. In the neighbourhood, about 60% of homes have label A or better, so this is in line with the modern housing stock.
The nearest train station is about 1 km away, roughly a ten-minute walk. Given the central location, most amenities are within walking distance.
Yes, there are several primary schools within walking distance. Willibrord school is just 117 metres away, and Jan Prins school is 125 metres. Secondary schools are about 1.2 km away on average. The neighbourhood has a good mix of educational facilities.
The neighbourhood recorded 3,444 total crimes in the latest data, which is relatively high for a residential area. However, this is typical for a dense city centre with many shops and nightlife. Some residents have reported issues with drug dealing and nuisance from homeless people, as noted in reviews.
The building was constructed in 2014, so it's relatively new. This means modern construction standards, good insulation and efficient systems. The energy label A confirms this.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Stadsdriehoek
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