Karel Doormanstraat 382N
Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodA modern apartment in the heart of Rotterdam
This 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 contemporary home with an A+ energy label, so running costs should be pleasantly low. At €585,000, the price is a touch above the neighbourhood average of €546,233, but given the high efficiency and central location, it's in line with what you'd expect for a well-finished apartment in this part of town. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, but this one stands out for its modern build and efficiency.
The Cool neighbourhood
Cool is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young, dynamic population, most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. It's a lively area, though not without its rough edges. Based on four reviews, opinions are mixed: one resident simply says "I am looking for a home" (score 7/10), while another notes "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary" (score 5.86/10). The overall average is 6.25, reflecting a place that's vibrant but has its challenges. The Cool neighbourhood is undeniably central, with everything you need close by.
Life on the street
Daily life here is all about convenience. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another a couple of streets away and an AH to go within a five-minute walk. For schools, the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (primary) is a five-minute walk, and Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (primary) is similarly close. Secondary options like Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans are also within easy reach. The municipality of Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, and this location puts you right at the centre of it all.
Source and availability
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Vastgoedeffect, Funda, and Pararius. The details here are based on the information provided by the agent.
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About Karel Doormanstraat 382N, Rotterdam
Is €585,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €585,000 is slightly above the average sale price in Cool (€546,233) and the median (€480,500). However, this apartment is modern (built 2012) and has an A+ energy label, which is more efficient than most homes in the area. Given that 38.5% of homes in Cool have an A+ label, this one is in the top tier for efficiency. The price per square metre (€6,500) is also a bit above the neighbourhood average of €6,296, reflecting its quality and central location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A+, which is the most efficient category. This means the home is very well insulated and has modern installations, so you can expect low energy costs. In Cool, 38.5% of homes have an A+ label, so this apartment is among the most efficient in the neighbourhood.
How is the neighbourhood Cool to live in?
Cool is a very urban neighbourhood with a high density of addresses (6,905 per km²). It's popular with young professionals and singles, most households are one-person (2,560 out of 3,565). The area has a lively atmosphere but also some issues with vagrants, as noted in resident reviews. The overall review score is 6.25 out of 10, reflecting a mixed experience. Amenities are excellent, with supermarkets, schools, and restaurants all within walking distance.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within a few minutes' walk. The closest is an Albert Heijn just 79 metres away, with another Albert Heijn at 111 metres. An AH to go is 222 metres away, and a SPAR is 269 metres. For daily groceries, you're well covered.
How far is the nearest school?
The nearest primary school is Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging, about 485 metres away (a five-minute walk). Openbare Basisschool Het Landje is 501 metres away. For secondary education, Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is 527 metres away. All are within easy walking distance.
What is the public transport like?
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, about a ten-minute walk. Given the central location, most of the city is easily accessible on foot or by bike.
How many rooms does this apartment have?
The floor area is 90 m², which typically accommodates two to three rooms, but you would need to check the exact layout with the agent.
Experiences from Cool
How residents experience their neighbourhood
I am looking for a home
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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.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Cool
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €549,067 | €475,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,411 | – |
| Rent price | €2,017 p/m | €1,990 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €26 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam Centrum
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Lived there during my student days
Auto-translated to English by AII am looking for a home
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Auto-translated to English by AII live diagonally opposite a coffee shop. When the coffee shop is closed, dealing continues cheerfully in a parking lot that I look out onto from my apartment. I really don't find that pleasant or safe. And my porch is used as a toilet by homeless people, which is also not very pleasant. This is because close to where I live there is a Salvation Army shelter.
Auto-translated to English by AInice place, plenty of entertainment
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 AIThe neighbourhood has a lot of potential to live comfortably, but due to frequent nuisance from confused people on the street, drug deals, drug use, and even sleepers in the porches in winter, I often feel unsafe. Some neighbourhood police officers are fantastic, but I once spoke to an officer at a municipal meeting who didn't take this seriously at all ("you're a strong girl", "it's the landlord's responsibility", "just finish your studies quickly and move out"), which doesn't help that feeling of safety. I also find the traffic on my street heavy and especially fast and reckless. After moves, the houses often get students or shared households with young people (like mine). That's a shame; the neighbourhood gets many temporary residents with little connection to the area. I hope the Affordable Rent Act will restore that in the long run. I do see elsewhere in the area that there are social housing units, making the composition of residents mixed, and I think that's healthy. In the mid-range segment, however, I miss affordable homes. The residents of the area have a core of neighbours who have good contact. Newsletters are sent out and events are organised. As a tenant, I only heard about this after a few years. Furthermore, the location is close to shops on the Nieuwe Binnenweg, the area is well connected by metro, tram and bus, I live close to the museums, restaurants in the city centre, and despite that it's quiet on my street in the evenings. I miss greenery in the city but find that there are more and more neighbourhood initiatives to green streets and redesigns where parking spaces make way for tree pits, etc. Very nice!
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.
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rotterdam Centrum
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €649,327 | €518,024 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €6,400 | – |
| Rent price | €2,261 p/m | €2,199 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €28 p/m | – |
Experiences from Rotterdam
How residents experience their municipality
Het is net een klein dorpje, je kunt overal fijn heen fietsen of lopen. Er is ook openbaar vervoer wat het nog makkelijker maakt om ergens heen te gaan. Niet al te ver van het centrum af.
Auto-translated to English by AII've lived here for a few years. There's litter on the ground. But the supermarkets are good in the neighbourhood and there's a community centre. Nice!
Auto-translated to English by AIA very nice neighbourhood. The airport is nearby, but you don't hear a thing. Zestienhovenpark is great for walking or jogging. Many families with children live here. There is a lot of greenery and you see many birds. The best neighbourhood
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Auto-translated to English by AIWell, I was born here so I grew up with the neighbourhood as it is now.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe neighbourhood is improving more and more each year. Thanks to the rent law, there are fewer slumlords and more and more families. It sometimes still has a bad reputation, but that is undeserved except for a few streets. The location is fantastic, metro, Zuidplein, city centre a quarter of an hour by bike. Zuiderpark is also around the corner and soon the Nelson Mandela park.
Auto-translated to English by AIThe facilities and the apartment itself are nice. But around the building there is a lot of rubbish on the street and junkies.
Auto-translated to English by AIIt is and remains a village
Auto-translated to English by AIStatistics for Rotterdam
Figures on residents, liveability and the housing market
| Sale price | €508,753 | €438,476 |
|---|---|---|
| Sale per m² | €4,988 | – |
| Rent price | €2,122 p/m | €2,074 p/m |
| Rent per m² | €24 p/m | – |
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