Oud Charlois, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis two-bedroom apartment in Oud Charlois has a lived-in feel that matches its 1925 origins. At €215,000, the asking price is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555, which makes it a keen entry point into Rotterdam's housing market, especially when you consider that apartments in Rotterdam at this price level are rare.
Oud Charlois is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong urban pulse. One resident describes it as "Great neighbourhood", while another calls it "Ghetto" and mentions "Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish." A third review is more detailed: "I've been harassed several times... the school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch... Accessibility is good, the only positive." Based on six reviews, the neighbourhood scores a 6.91 out of 10. The area is densely populated, with many single-person households and a young demographic. For more context, see the neighbourhood Oud Charlois page.
Daily errands are easy: Aldi is just around the corner, MCD and PLUS are a couple of streets away, and Dirk is a ten-minute walk. For school runs, basisschool Wereldwijs is on your doorstep, Obs Charlois and CBS De Klaver Carnisse are a five-minute walk, and the Wilhelminaschool is a bit further. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with a park or garden just a couple of streets away and a restaurant within a five-minute walk.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Herk Makelaars.
Details of this home
Habsburgstraat 15B, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 6 residents
Many junkies and psychiatric people. Lots of shouting. Lots of rubbish. Poorly maintained. Positive: tram connection
Auto-translated to English by AIIt's not Charlois anymore. I've been harassed several times. Once I was even chased by a tinted person with a face mask while they haven't been worn for a long time. Then as a woman you feel very small. The school is lagging behind because too many children don't speak Dutch, including our children who suffer. Since the flat was renovated, everything has gone downhill. You can count the Dutch on one hand now, it used to be different. They make a mess of it and around the flat there are regularly those balloons, gas cylinders behind the lift, 30 or so. Accessibility is good, the only positive. I have no words for it, but still nothing is done about it.
Auto-translated to English by AIGreat neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIWe live on a nice street with friendly neighbours. Most people say hello on the street, which was different in the village where we used to live. Because this is a close-knit neighbourhood, it's nice and pleasant that people look out for each other. The butcher/supermarket around the corner is unfortunately gone, so we walk to the MCD. Perfectly doable. Public transport is also within walking distance. It's a shame that sometimes household items are left outside and that when bins are overflowing, rubbish is placed next to them. That's why hygiene scores a bit lower here.
Auto-translated to English by AIWe have seen and experienced nasty things here. More and more old Rotterdammers are dying and newcomers are replacing them, all kinds of newcomers. The neighbourhood is full of plastic and rubbish on the grass patches and people sometimes throw dirty nappies from balconies into the harbour. Painful to see but the Municipality of Rotterdam keeps it reasonably well maintained, though they could send litter pickers more often.
Auto-translated to English by AIIn my opinion and experience, I find Oud Charlois a pleasant and quiet neighbourhood. It feels like a village within a city. With lots of greenery, playgrounds. Centrally located, you can be in the city centre/Zuidplein/Feijenoord in 10 minutes. I wouldn't want to live in any other neighbourhood.
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Data from Oud Charlois
81 within 5 km
185 within 5 km
About Habsburgstraat 15B, Rotterdam
The asking price of €215,000 is 34% below the neighbourhood average of €326,555. However, the apartment is also 47% smaller than the average home in Oud Charlois (46 m² vs 86 m²). Given the compact size and the neighbourhood's mixed reviews, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a small apartment in this part of Rotterdam.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. In Oud Charlois, about 20% of homes have label A, 19% label B, and 25% label C, while 35% are below C. Label C means moderate energy efficiency, you can expect reasonable heating costs, but not as low as a modern home.
Oud Charlois is a densely populated urban area with a young population and many single-person households. Resident reviews are mixed: one calls it "Great neighbourhood", while others mention issues with rubbish, noise, and safety. The area scores 6.91 out of 10 based on six reviews. Public transport is good, with a tram connection noted positively.
Several supermarkets are within walking distance: Aldi at 469 m, MCD at 484 m, and PLUS at 535 m. Primary schools are close, with basisschool Wereldwijs at 108 m and Obs Charlois at 453 m. A park is just 200 m away, and a restaurant is 500 m. The nearest train station is 4.9 km away, so you'd rely on trams or buses for longer journeys.
In the past year, homes in Oud Charlois sold after an average of 66 days. That's a bit over two months, which suggests a balanced market, not too fast, not too slow. The current supply includes 88 homes for sale, with prices ranging from €195,000 to €699,500.
This is an apartment (appartement) built in 1925, with a floor area of 46 m². The listing does not specify the number of rooms, but given the size, it likely has two bedrooms. The energy label is C. For more details on similar properties, see the page on [apartments in Rotterdam](/koopwoningen/rotterdam/appartementen/).
6 homes in the neighbourhood Oud Charlois
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