A classic upper maisonette in Kralingen Oost
Kortekade 50B02 is an upper maisonette apartment in Kralingen Oost, a lively part of Rotterdam where the streets are lined with pre-war architecture and the Kralingse Plas is never far away. Built in 1909, this home sat on the second living floor and was offered for €375,000. That asking price sat 62% below the average last known asking price of €990,981 in the neighbourhood, which put it on the low side compared with the local market. For context, the average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,078, while this home came in at €4,261 per m². If you are weighing up your options, it is worth comparing with other [apartments in Rotterdam]. This home has not been online since 18 September 2026.
Inside the home
According to the agent, this upper maisonette had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors, with a total volume of 267 m³. The living area is 88 m², which is 43% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 155 m². There is a balcony, and the home is heated by a central heating boiler. The property was part of a homeowners' association, with a monthly contribution of €100.76. The energy label was F, which was one of the less efficient labels, so expect higher energy costs compared with more efficient homes.
Life in Kralingen Oost
Kralingen Oost is a neighbourhood with a strong local character, where residents have mixed but heartfelt opinions. One resident describes it as a safe, clean and beautiful area with nature, houses, and good access to metro and tram, plus plenty of schools and sports facilities for children. Another, who grew up here, calls it a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by metro or tram, with good schools and the Kralingse Plas and forest nearby, though they note there are fewer cafes and shops than in some other Rotterdam districts. A third resident is less positive, mentioning a lack of social warmth and issues with litter. Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.75 out of 10. The area is very strongly urban, with an address density of 3,172 per km², and around 8,685 people call it home. For a fuller picture, have a look at [the Kralingen Oost neighbourhood].
Amenities and getting around
Daily life here is well catered for. A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner, with an Albert Heijn and an Aldi a couple of streets away, and an Ekoplaza within a five-minute walk. For schooling, Montessorischool Kralingen is on your doorstep, and the Vrije School Vredehof is just around the corner. The nearest GP, Huisartsencentrum Kralingen, is a couple of streets away, and the Service Apotheek Ramleh is a ten-minute walk. Public transport is well within reach: the Voorschoterlaan stop, served by bus, metro and tram lines 5, 7, A, B, C and 15, is just around the corner, and the Essenlaan tram stop is nearby too. Rotterdam Blaak station is about 2 km away. All of this sits within [the municipality of Rotterdam].
WOZ and address data
There was no WOZ value available for this property in the records, so no comparison with the asking price could be made. As for address-level risk indications, these are area-level data points rather than an inspection of this specific home. The noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard, while railway and aircraft noise are both 29 dB Lden, below the standard. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of properties in this area having an elevated pile-rot risk according to the Klimaateffectatlas. For climate, pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as medium, while flood risk is low both now and in 2050, and heat stress is medium both now and in 2050.
Source and agent
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via multiple channels, including Vrieling Makelaars, which was an NVM member, and listings on Funda and Huispedia.
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About Kortekade 50B02, Rotterdam
How did the asking price compare with other homes in Kralingen Oost?
The asking price of €375,000 was 62% below the neighbourhood average asking price of €990,981. The average asking price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,078, while this home was listed at €4,261 per m². The average sold price in the area was €762,555, and homes sell after an average of 57 days. There were at the time 52 homes for sale in the neighbourhood.
What is the layout of this apartment?
According to the agent, this upper maisonette had three rooms, two bedrooms and one bathroom spread over two floors. The living area is 88 m², and the total volume is 267 m³. There is a balcony, and the home is located on the second living floor. The property is heated by a central heating boiler.
What was the energy label and what did it mean for costs?
The energy label for this home is F. The home is heated by a central heating boiler. No specific energy cost figures were stated in the listing.
Is there a homeowners' association fee?
Yes, the property was part of a homeowners' association, and the monthly contribution was €100.76. This fee was stated in the listing. The exact services covered by this contribution were not detailed in the listing.
What is the WOZ value of this property?
The WOZ value is not stated in the records for this property. The WOZ value is the municipal valuation used for tax purposes, and it is not available here. As a result, no comparison between the WOZ value and the asking price could be made.
What are the noise levels around this address?
According to area-level data, the noise level from road traffic is 60 dB Lden, which is above the noise standard. Railway noise is 29 dB Lden, and aircraft noise is 29 dB Lden, both below the standard. These are indications at area level, not measurements taken at this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this area is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of properties in this neighbourhood have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific home. The home was built in 1909.
What are the flood and heat risks at this address?
Area-level climate data indicates that pluvial flooding at heavy rain is medium, while flood risk is low both currently and in 2050. Heat stress is indicated as medium both now and in 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not an assessment of this specific property.
Which supermarkets are near this apartment?
A SPAR supermarket is just around the corner at about 293 metres. An Albert Heijn and an Aldi are both about 497 metres away, and an Ekoplaza is at 565 metres. Another Albert Heijn is at 567 metres. In total, there are 104 supermarkets within 5 km of this address.
What schools are close to this home?
Montessorischool Kralingen is on your doorstep at about 57 metres, and the Vrije School Vredehof is just around the corner at 99 metres. De Kralingsche School voor Basisonderwijs is at 276 metres. For secondary education, the Vrije School Zuid-Holland for Atheneum, Havo and Mavo is at 293 metres, and the Libanon Lyceum is at 508 metres.
What public transport options are nearby?
The Voorschoterlaan stop, served by bus, metro and tram lines 5, 7, A, B, C and 15, is about 265 metres away. The Essenlaan tram stop, with lines 5, 7 and 15, is at 282 metres, and the Mecklenburglaan tram stop with lines 7 and 15 is at 459 metres. Rotterdam Blaak train station is about 2 km away.
What do residents say about living in Kralingen Oost?
Based on three reviews, residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.75 out of 10. One resident praises it as safe, clean and beautiful with good transport links and schools. Another who grew up there calls it cosy and well-connected, though with fewer shops and cafes than some other districts. A third resident mentions a lack of social warmth and issues with litter.
