Rubroek, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Jan van Loonslaan sits in the lively Rubroek neighbourhood, a stone's throw from the city centre. With 52 m² of living space, it's a compact home that feels cosy rather than cramped. The asking price of €300,000 is 21% below the neighbourhood average of €380,134, which makes it a keen entry into the Rotterdam market. Compared to other apartments in Rotterdam, this one stands out for its affordability.
Rubroek is a dense, urban area with a mix of cultures and a strong community feel. One resident describes it as "Many cultures together" and says "good people get along well here", though they note some nuisance from youngsters with balloons and limited parking control. The neighbourhood has a high address density of over 8,000 per km², typical of a very strong urban area. Many households are single-person, and the area is popular with young professionals and students. For more context, see the Rubroek neighbourhood.
Your daily shopping is just around the corner: an Albert Heijn and a Jumbo are both within a five-minute walk, and a Dirk is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk are both just around the corner, and the Koningin Wilhelminaschool is a five-minute walk. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station a ten-minute walk away. The municipality of Rotterdam keeps the streets lively and well-connected; find out more about the municipality of Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, the home is listed only via Maarten Makelaardij.
Details of this home
Jan van Loonslaan 15C, Rotterdam
Good · 1 resident
Well, good people get along well here, my only downside is too little control over the parking spaces, a lot of nuisance from youngsters with those balloons.
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About Jan van Loonslaan 15C, Rotterdam
The asking price of €300,000 is 21% below the average asking price in Rubroek (€380,134) and also below the median of €350,000. However, the floor area of 52 m² is 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 74 m². So the price per square metre works out at about €5,769, which is slightly above the neighbourhood average of €5,244 per m². Overall, the price is keen for the area given the compact size.
The energy label is F, which is on the lower end of the scale. This means the home is not very energy-efficient, so you can expect higher heating costs compared to a home with a better label. In Rubroek, about 33% of homes have a label of D or lower, so an F label is not uncommon in this area.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a ten-minute walk. The high address density (over 8,000 per km²) means public transport is frequent and accessible.
Rubroek has a mix of households: about 35% are single-person, 12% are families with children, and 12% are couples without children. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Waalse School and OBS Crooswijk. The resident review mentions a multicultural atmosphere where people get along well, though parking can be an issue.
In the past year, homes in Rubroek sold on average after 54 days. This is a moderate pace, indicating a balanced market. The current listing has 48 apartments for sale, so buyers have some choice.
The resident review mentions limited control over parking spaces and nuisance from youngsters with balloons. The area is very urban, so parking may be challenging.
The nearest park or public garden is 0.3 km away, just a couple of streets from the apartment. This makes it easy to enjoy some green space without going far.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Rubroek