Kralingen West, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1939 apartment on Jaffa sits in one of Rotterdam's most sought-after neighbourhoods. With 93 m² of living space and an energy label D, it's a solid home that combines original character with a practical layout. The asking price of €450,000 is in line with the market, where the average price per m² in the neighbourhood is €5,337. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one offers good value for its size and location.
Kralingen West is a leafy, residential area with a strong community feel. One resident describes it as "quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another notes it's "clean and full of greenery," though they mention it can feel "sometimes unsafe." A third simply calls it "a nice neighbourhood" with "good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities." Based on four reviews, the neighbourhood scores an 8.91 out of 10. The area is densely populated (5,779 addresses per km²) and mostly consists of flats, with many single-person households. The neighbourhood Kralingen West is popular with students and young professionals, thanks to its proximity to the city centre and the Kralingse Plas.
For your morning bread, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with SPAR express a couple of streets away. There are several schools within walking distance: the Libanon Lyceum is on your doorstep, and primary schools like KC Talma are a five-minute walk. The Kralingse Plas, a large park with a lake, is a couple of streets away for weekend walks. The municipality Rotterdam offers excellent public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away.
At the time of writing, the home is available through several channels, including Maarten Makelaardij, Funda, Vastgoed Nederland, and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Jaffa 18C, 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 Jaffa 18C, Rotterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is close to the neighbourhood average of €469,833 and the median of €400,000. At €4,839 per m², it's slightly below the average of €5,337 per m² in Kralingen West. Given the 93 m² size and pre-war character, the price is in line with the market.
Energy label D is average for a pre-war apartment. It means the home is not as efficient as modern builds, so heating costs will be higher than with an A or B label. In Kralingen West, about 32% of homes have label C, and 31% have D or lower, so this is typical for the area.
Residents have mixed feelings. One says it's "sometimes unsafe," while others describe it as "quiet" and "nice." The neighbourhood has 875 total crimes reported, which is moderate for a dense urban area. Overall, the average review score of 8.91 suggests most residents are satisfied.
There are several schools within walking distance. The Libanon Lyceum (secondary) is just 111 metres away, and KC Talma (primary) is 485 metres. Other secondary schools like Rudolf Steiner College and Melanchthon Kralingen are also close, making it convenient for families.
The nearest train station is 1.7 km away, about a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride. This connects you to Rotterdam Centraal and other destinations. The area is also well-served by trams and buses.
Parking in Kralingen West can be challenging due to the dense urban setting. The home does not include a private parking spot, so you would need to rely on street parking, which may require a permit. It's best to check with the municipality for current regulations.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen West
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