Cool, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 58 m² apartment on Karel Doormanstraat sits right in the thick of things, the city's energy is on your doorstep. The home dates from 1954 and has an F energy label, so heating costs are something to budget for. At €369,000, the asking price is 32% below the neighbourhood average for apartments, which makes it a keen entry point into this part of town. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and size.
Cool is dense and urban, with over 6,900 addresses per km². It's a young area: most residents are between 25 and 45, and many live alone. One resident describes it simply as "Cool", while another notes: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." The overall neighbourhood score is 6.25 out of 10, based on four reviews. The neighbourhood Cool is undeniably central, but the mix of nightlife and street life means it's not for everyone.
For groceries, Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another branch a couple of streets away. There's also an AH to go and a SPAR within a five-minute walk. Schools are close too: the Rotterdamse Schoolvereniging primary school is a five-minute walk, and the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans secondary school is about the same distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers a wide range of amenities, and the city centre is literally on your doorstep.
At the time of writing, this apartment is listed through two channels, including Makelaarsland. The listing is available on multiple platforms, so you can compare details easily.
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Karel Doormanstraat 445A, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 4 residents
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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 445A, Rotterdam
The asking price is 32% below the average asking price in Cool (€546,233), but the apartment is also smaller than average (58 m² vs 101 m²) and has an F energy label. Given the central location and compact size, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a starter home in this area.
Cool is a very urban, central neighbourhood with a high density of addresses. It's popular among young adults and singles. Some residents appreciate the central location, while others mention issues with vagrants. The overall rating from four reviews is 6.25 out of 10.
The nearest Albert Heijn is just 95 metres away, so you can do your daily shopping on foot. There are several other supermarkets within a few hundred metres, including another Albert Heijn and a SPAR.
Energy label F indicates poor energy efficiency, so you can expect relatively high heating and electricity bills. The home was built in 1954 and likely lacks modern insulation. In Cool, most apartments for sale have better labels (38.5% have A or A+), so this is a point to factor into your budget.
The nearest train station is 1.0 km away, which is about a ten-minute walk. That makes it convenient for commuting or trips out of the city.
At the time of writing, there are 58 apartments for sale in Cool, with prices ranging from €295,000 to €2,485,000. The average price per m² is €6,296.
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