A classic Rotterdam apartment in Kralingen Oost
Kralingen Oost is one of those Rotterdam neighbourhoods where the streets feel settled and the houses have character. This apartment on Kortekade 37B sits right in that setting, a ground-floor beneden en bovenwoning built in 1926. With a last known price of €679,000, it sat 32% below the average asking price of €992,694 in the neighbourhood, which put it on the low side compared with what was normally asked here. The home was one of the apartments in Rotterdam at the time on the market. This home has not been online since 24 August 2026.
The home itself
Inside, the apartment spans two floors and offers four rooms, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was listed at 109 m² by the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The home has a garden at the rear, accessible via the back, and is a full ownership property. According to the agent, the home had double glazing and a central heating boiler. The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. There was a homeowners' association fee of €176 per month.
Life in Kralingen Oost
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.75, based on three reviews. One resident says: "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." Another resident, who grew up here, says: "I grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." A third review is less positive, describing the social atmosphere as aggressive and the amount of green as insufficient. The neighbourhood has 8,685 inhabitants, and a large share of households are single-person. The Kralingse Plas and the forest are nearby, according to one resident. This is the Kralingen Oost neighbourhood in short.
Amenities and transport
The daily routine is well covered here. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and an Aldi a five-minute walk away. Montessorischool Kralingen is on your doorstep, and the Vrije School Vredehof is just around the corner. The GP practice Huisartsencentrum Kralingen is a couple of streets away, and the pharmacy Service Apotheek Ramleh is a ten-minute walk. For public transport, tram stop Essenlaan is just around the corner with lines 5, 7 and 15, and metro stop Voorschoterlaan is a couple of streets away with lines A, B and C. Rotterdam Blaak station is about 2 km away. This all falls within the municipality of Rotterdam.
WOZ and address data
The WOZ value is not available for this property. The address risk data, which is an area-level indication rather than an inspection of this specific home, shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are below their standards. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in this area having an elevated risk of pile rot. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050. Flood risk is low for both the current situation and 2050.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including REMAX Makelaarsgroep on Funda and on Vastgoed Nederland.
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About Kortekade 37B, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in Kralingen Oost?
The asking price of €679,000 was 32% below the average asking price of €992,694 in the neighbourhood. The median asking price in Kralingen Oost was €679,000, which was exactly what this home was listed at. The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,148, while this home was listed at €6,229 per m² based on the agent's floor area of 109 m².
What is the layout of this apartment?
The apartment is a beneden en bovenwoning, meaning it combines a ground-floor and upper-floor dwelling. It spans two floors and has four rooms in total, including three bedrooms and one bathroom. The living area was 109 m² according to the agent, while the BAG registration records 106 m². The home has a garden at the rear, accessible via the back.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label is A, which is an efficient label. This meant the home was likely to have relatively low energy costs compared with less efficient labels. The agent also stated that the home had double glazing and a central heating boiler. The homeowners' association fee was €176 per month.
What are the noise levels around this address?
The address risk data, which is an area-level indication, shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden and aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, both below their respective standards. This is public data from the Atlas Leefomgeving and does not constitute an inspection of this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. The home was built before 1970, in 1926, and in this area 2% of properties have an elevated risk of pile rot, according to the Klimaateffectatlas. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
What supermarkets and schools are nearby?
A SPAR supermarket is about 310 metres away, with an Albert Heijn and an Aldi both about 515 metres away. Montessorischool Kralingen is about 85 metres away, and the Vrije School Vredehof is about 129 metres away. There are also several other primary schools within a short walk.
How is the public transport in this area?
Tram stop Essenlaan is about 252 metres away with lines 5, 7 and 15. Metro stop Voorschoterlaan is about 284 metres away with lines A, B and C, as well as trams. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 2 km away. A resident notes that the metro and tram are nearby and from there you can get anywhere.
What do residents say about living in Kralingen Oost?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.75, based on three reviews. One resident praises the safety, cleanliness and nature, while another who grew up here calls it a nice, cosy neighbourhood. A third review is less positive, mentioning a lack of social warmth and insufficient green space. The reviews reflect personal experiences and vary considerably.
What is the flood risk for this address?
The flood risk is indicated as low for both the current situation and for 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs at heavy rain, is indicated as medium. Heat stress is also medium, both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an inspection of this specific home.
How many homes were at the time for sale in Kralingen Oost?
There were at the time 54 homes for sale in Kralingen Oost. The average asking price was €992,694, and the median was €679,000. Prices range from €225,000 to €3,000,000. The average floor area of homes for sale in the neighbourhood was 155 m², while this apartment was listed at 109 m².
