A leafy spot in Kralingen West
This double ground-floor apartment sits on the edge of the Kralingse Bos, on a quiet road with an open outlook. Kralingen West is a lively part of Rotterdam, and the home is part of a pre-war building from 1939. At €698,000, the asking price was on the high side, sitting 59% above the average last known asking price of €439,708 for apartments in Rotterdam. This home has not been online since 5 October 2026.
Inside the home
The agent described this as a double ground-floor apartment spread over two floors, with six rooms, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area was listed at 112 m², while the BAG registration records 121 m². There is a rear garden with a southeast orientation, reached via the back alley, plus a French balcony. The home had double glazing and a central heating boiler, and it was offered as full ownership with a homeowners' association fee of €102 per month.
Life in Kralingen West
Residents give the Kralingen West neighbourhood an average score of 8.91, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another notes: "Sometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas." A third adds: "Good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice." The area is very strongly urban, with a high address density, and around 60% of households are single-person.
Amenities and transport
Daily errands are easy from here. An Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with a SPAR express a couple of streets away and another Albert Heijn within a ten-minute walk. The Libanon Lyceum is a five-minute walk, and the A.S. Talmaschool Schakelklassen is just around the corner. Huisartsenpraktijk De Singel and Apotheek Rusthof BV are both a couple of streets away. Tram line 7 stops at Boezemstraat, and bus lines 1 and 38 run from Nieuwe Crooswijkseweg. Rotterdam Blaak station is about 1.7 km away, within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address does carry some risk indications, all at area level rather than from an inspection of this home. Road traffic noise is measured at 66 dB Lden, above the norm, and industrial noise at 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in the area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is rated medium, while flood risk is low now and in 2050. Heat stress is rated medium now and in 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Rijndelta Makelaars and Rijndelta Makelaars on Funda.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
About Karmelweg 1A, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare to other homes in Kralingen West?
The asking price of €698,000 was 59% above the average asking price of €439,708 in the neighbourhood. The average price per square metre in the area was €5,294, while this home was listed at €6,232 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 112 m². The neighbourhood had 72 homes at the time for sale, with prices ranging from €235,000 to €1,365,000.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this was a double ground-floor apartment spread over two floors. It has six rooms in total, including three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The living area was listed at 112 m², though the BAG registration records 121 m². There is a rear garden with a southeast orientation, reached via the back alley, and a French balcony.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The home has energy label D. The agent noted that the property had double glazing and a central heating boiler. The home was built in 1939, which is a fact about its age rather than an indication of its condition.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the available data for this property. The WOZ is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here. Without this figure, there was no comparison to make between the WOZ value and the asking price of €698,000.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address has area-level noise indications from public data. Road traffic noise is measured at 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Industrial noise is measured at 51 dB Lden, also above the norm. Rail traffic noise at 33 dB and air traffic noise at 30 dB are both below their respective norms. These are indications for the area, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. This is based on area-level data from the Klimaateffectatlas, which notes that 2% of properties in the neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk. The home was built in 1939, before 1970, which is a factor in the risk assessment. This is an area-level indication, not an inspection of this specific property.
What supermarkets are near this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is about 500 metres away, just around the corner. A SPAR express is roughly 600 metres away, a couple of streets from the home. Another Albert Heijn is about 740 metres away, and an Aldi is just under a kilometre away. In total, there are 93 supermarkets within five kilometres of the address.
Which schools are close to this home?
The Libanon Lyceum, a secondary school, is about 280 metres away, a five-minute walk. The A.S. Talmaschool Schakelklassen primary school is roughly 380 metres away, and KC Talma primary school is about 390 metres away. The Rudolf Steiner College secondary school is around 440 metres from the home. There are 192 schools within five kilometres.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Tram line 7 stops at Boezemstraat, about 420 metres away, and tram lines 7 and 15 stop at Vlietlaan, roughly 450 metres away. Bus lines 1 and 38 run from Nieuwe Crooswijkseweg, about 490 metres from the home. The nearest train station is Rotterdam Blaak, approximately 1.7 kilometres away.
What do residents say about living in Kralingen West?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 8.91 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "It's fairly quiet, everything is nearby and very nice to live." Another mentions: "Sometimes unsafe, otherwise clean, new and close to the Kralingse Plas." A third says: "Good experiences, no problems, plenty of facilities, just nice."
What is the homeowners' association fee?
The homeowners' association fee was €102 per month, as stated by the agent. This is a service charge for the shared parts of the building. The property was offered as full ownership, meaning you own the home outright rather than a ground lease.
What is the garden like at this property?
The agent described a rear garden with a southeast orientation, which was reached via the back alley. There is also a French balcony. The home is located on the first living floor of the building. The setting is described as at the edge of a forest, on a quiet road, in a residential area with an open position and free view.
