Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1935 apartment on Kortekade sits in one of Rotterdam's greener corners. With 87 m² and an energy label G, it's a home that needs some TLC but offers solid bones. The asking price of €420,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, which makes it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, apartments in Rotterdam vary widely in price and condition.
Kralingen Oost is a mixed bag, according to residents. One says: "Safe beautiful surroundings. It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another is less enthusiastic: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." A third resident sums it up: "I grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." The area has a high density of 3,172 addresses per km², typical for a very strongly urban setting. Most homes are pre-war, and the population is diverse, with many singles and students. For more, see the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR is just around the corner, and an Albert Heijn is a five-minute walk away. For schools, Montessorischool Kralingen is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Vredehof is a couple of streets away. The Kralingse Plas and its forest are a ten-minute walk, offering a green escape. The municipality Rotterdam provides extensive amenities, though some residents note that cafes and shops are less abundant than in neighbouring areas.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via D&S Makelaars and also appears on Funda, so it's available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kortekade 107A02, Rotterdam
Satisfactory · 3 residents
It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses. The metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere really. There are also always enough shared bikes/scooters in the area. For children, there are plenty of schools and sports facilities in the neighbourhood. A playground is not very close, only a big one on the Oudedijk. But there are enough small parks to play in, or on school playgrounds. There are plenty of nice little cafes and ice cream shops.
Auto-translated to English by AINo one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish
Auto-translated to English by AII grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram. Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them. There are often people trying to steal bikes. The hygiene is fine, it's not a dirty neighbourhood... but there is a lot of litter, especially plastic. I went to school here myself, so I think the education is very good; most people get an average or higher secondary school recommendation, so there's nothing to complain about. A pity is that there aren't that many facilities; of course there's the Kralingse Plas and the forest, but compared to e.g. Hillegersberg-Schiebroek it's a bit less entertaining because there are many cafes and shops there, and in Kralingen I miss that. But it remains my hometown!
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About Kortekade 107A02, Rotterdam
The asking price of €420,000 is 57% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, but the apartment is also 42% smaller than the average home in Kralingen Oost (150 m²). Given the energy label G and the need for renovation, the price is keen compared to other listings, but you should factor in the cost of upgrades.
The energy label is G, the lowest rating. This means the home has poor insulation and high heating costs are to be expected. In the neighbourhood, only 2.8% of homes have label A+, while 38% have label D or lower, so this is not unusual for a pre-war apartment.
Residents have mixed views. One says it is "very safe" and clean, while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." There are also reports of bike theft.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, so it's not within walking distance. However, residents mention that metro and tram stops are nearby, and shared bikes and scooters are plentiful. The area is well-connected for getting around Rotterdam.
Yes, the Kralingse Plas and forest are about a ten-minute walk away. There are also small parks and playgrounds, though one resident notes that a big playground is on Oudedijk. The neighbourhood has a park or plantsoen within 0.3 km.
Montessorischool Kralingen is just 124 m away, and Vrije School Vredehof is 182 m away. For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland and Libanon Lyceum are within walking distance. Residents generally rate the education as good.
Currently, there are 72 homes for sale in the neighbourhood, with an average price of €981,625 and a median of €679,000. The cheapest listing is €275,000 and the most expensive is €3,000,000. This apartment is on the lower end of the price range.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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