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Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Karel Doormanstraat sits right in the thick of things, with the city's energy on your doorstep. At 71 m² it's compact but well laid out, and with energy label B it's reasonably efficient. The asking price of €395,000 is keen compared to the neighbourhood average, about 28% below the typical €546,233, partly because the flat is smaller than the local norm. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in size and price.
Cool is the beating core of Rotterdam, think high streets, nightlife, and a constant buzz. It's densely built up with mostly flats, and the population skews young: lots of singles and couples under 45. Residents give it a mixed 6.25 out of 10 across four reviews. One says: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another simply calls it "Cool." The neighbourhood Cool is undeniably central, but the street life can be intense.
For groceries you have three Albert Heijns within a few minutes' walk, the closest is just around the corner. There's also a Coop a couple of streets away. Schools are close too: a primary school is a five-minute walk, and a secondary school for music and dance is about the same distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the amenities you'd expect from a major city, from museums to parks.
At the time of writing the home is listed via Voorberg NVM Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
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Karel Doormanstraat 313C, Rotterdam
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Auto-translated to English by AICool
Auto-translated to English by AIA lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.
Auto-translated to English by AIAn exciting neighbourhood, children's playgrounds, park nearby, canals, restaurants and bars, always very lively, plenty to do, i.e. grab a terrace, parade through the neighbourhood, playing children as well as students and elderly in the neighbourhood.
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About Karel Doormanstraat 313C, Rotterdam
The asking price is 28% below the average asking price in Cool (€546,233), but the flat is also 30% smaller than the neighbourhood average (101 m²). Given the central location and energy label B, the price looks competitive for a compact city-centre apartment.
Cool is a very urban, lively area with a high density of shops, restaurants, and nightlife. It's popular with young professionals and students. However, some residents mention issues with vagrants and street nuisance. The police are responsive, but it's something to be aware of.
The nearest train station is about 1 km away, which is roughly a ten-minute walk. That makes it easy to reach other parts of Rotterdam or travel further afield.
There are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk: an Albert Heijn at 148 m, another at 216 m, and a third at 290 m. There's also an AH to go and a Coop within 400 m, so daily shopping is very convenient.
There are multiple schools within walking distance. A primary school (Augustinus) is about 550 m away, and a secondary school (Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans) is around 350 m away. Several other primary schools are within 700 m.
The flat has energy label B, which is good, it means it's reasonably efficient and heating costs should be moderate. In the neighbourhood, about 77% of homes have label A or better, so this is slightly below the local average but still solid.
The neighbourhood has a high number of reported incidents (3,624 total), which is typical for a very central urban area. One resident notes that there are many vagrants, but also that police respond quickly. It's a busy city centre, so normal city precautions apply.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cool
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