Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Karel Doormanstraat sits right in the thick of things, with the city's energy on your doorstep. Built in 2012, it's a sleek, energy-efficient home (label A) with 98 m² of space. The asking price of €575,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the modern build and central location. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one is a premium example.
Cool is dense and bustling, with over 6,900 addresses per km². It's a neighbourhood of mostly young adults and singles, nearly half the residents are between 25 and 45. One resident sums it up simply: "Cool." Another notes: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." The neighbourhood Cool has a mixed reputation, but its central location and amenities are undeniable.
Daily errands couldn't be easier. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and another is a couple of streets away. For school runs, the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (secondary) is similarly close. The municipality Rotterdam offers all the urban perks you'd expect.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Van Herk Makelaars.
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Karel Doormanstraat 382K, Rotterdam
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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 382K, Rotterdam
The asking price is about 5% above the neighbourhood average of €546,233, but it's a modern, energy-efficient apartment (label A) in a prime central location. The median price in Cool is €480,500, so this is at the higher end. Whether it's fair depends on how much you value a new-build feel and low energy costs.
Cool is very urban, with a high density of addresses and a young population. It's lively, with plenty of restaurants and shops within walking distance. Some residents mention issues with vagrants, but police response is quick. Overall, it's a vibrant area for those who enjoy city life.
The nearest train station is about 1 km away, which is a ten-minute walk. That gives you direct connections to the rest of Rotterdam and beyond.
There's an Albert Heijn just 79 m away, so you can pop out for groceries in a minute. Another Albert Heijn is 111 m away, and an AH to go is 222 m. For a wider selection, a SPAR is 269 m away.
Several primary schools are within a five-minute walk, including Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (485 m) and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (501 m). For secondary education, the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 527 m away.
The apartment has energy label A, which is very efficient. That means low heating costs and a modern, well-insulated home. In the neighbourhood, 38.5% of homes have label A or better.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Cool