Karel Doormanstraat 384H
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 offers 90 m² of well-thought-out living space and an A+ energy label, so running costs should be pleasantly low. The asking price of €610,000 is on the high side compared to the neighbourhood average, but that reflects the quality and central location. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely, and this one stands out for its modern finish.
The Cool neighbourhood
Cool is a dense, urban neighbourhood with a young, dynamic population. Most households are single-person, and the average age skews towards the 25-45 bracket. Residents give mixed reviews: one says "I am looking for a home" (score 7), while another mentions "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary" (score 5.86). Based on four reviews, the overall score is 6.25. It's a lively area with all the pros and cons that come with city-centre living. The Cool neighbourhood is compact and walkable.
Life on the street
Daily errands are a breeze. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and another is a couple of streets away. For schools, the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (primary) is a five-minute walk, and the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (secondary) is similarly close. The neighbourhood is packed with restaurants and cafes, and a park is a couple of streets away for a bit of green. The municipality of Rotterdam offers extensive amenities.
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At the time of writing, this home is listed via Ooms Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so you can find it through several channels.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
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About Karel Doormanstraat 384H, Rotterdam
Is €610,000 a fair price for this apartment?
The asking price of €610,000 is above the neighbourhood average of €549,067 and the median of €475,000. However, this apartment is modern (built 2012) with an A+ label, which justifies a premium. The average price per m² in Cool is €6,411, and this home works out to about €6,778 per m², so it's on the high side but in line with its quality.
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 energy-efficient, so you can expect low heating and electricity costs. The label is an official registration from EP-Online.
How is the neighbourhood for safety?
Cool has a high number of recorded incidents (3,624 total), which is typical for a very urban area. One resident notes: 'A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary.' The overall neighbourhood review score is 6.25 out of 10, based on four reviews.
What supermarkets are nearby?
There are several supermarkets within walking distance. The nearest is an Albert Heijn just 79 metres away, another Albert Heijn at 111 metres, an AH to go at 222 metres, and a SPAR at 269 metres. You'll never be far from groceries.
How far is the train station?
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. This makes it easy to reach other parts of Rotterdam and beyond.
What schools are in the area?
Several schools are within a short walk. The Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging (primary) is 485 metres away, Openbare Basisschool Het Landje (primary) at 501 metres, and the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans (secondary) at 527 metres. There are also other primaries like Jan Prins and Willibrord within 600 metres.
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.
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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
How residents experience their district
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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Karel Doormanstraat 384H, Rotterdam
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