Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1909 apartment on Kortekade sits in one of Rotterdam's greener corners. With 88 m² and an F energy label, it's a home with character that needs some attention on heating costs. At €375,000, the price is 62% below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, making it a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For context, the average apartments in Rotterdam in this price range are rare.
Kralingen Oost is a mixed bag, according to residents. One says: "Safe beautiful surroundings. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another notes: "No one here is social, always immediately aggressive and there is not enough green, everything is rubbish." A third, who grew up here, calls it "a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram" but adds that "there aren't that many facilities" compared to other areas. Based on three reviews, the picture is nuanced. The neighbourhood Kralingen Oost has a high proportion of single-person households and a very strong urban density.
Daily errands are easy: a SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a five-minute walk away. For families, Montessorischool Kralingen is on your doorstep, and Vrije School Vredehof is just a couple of streets away. The Kralingse Plas and its forest are a ten-minute walk, offering a quick escape from city life. The municipality Rotterdam provides extensive public transport, with metro and tram stops nearby.
At the time of writing, the home is listed via Vrieling Makelaars | NVM | Qualis and available through several channels.
Details of this home
Kortekade 50B02, 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 50B02, Rotterdam
At €375,000, this apartment is priced 62% below the average asking price in Kralingen Oost (€981,625). However, it's also 41% smaller than the neighbourhood average of 150 m². Given the F energy label and the need for potential upgrades, the price reflects the home's condition and size relative to the market.
An F label indicates poor energy efficiency, so heating and electricity bills are likely to be higher than in a modern home. In Kralingen Oost, 38% of homes have a D label or lower, so this is not unusual for the area, but you should budget for significant energy costs.
Residents have mixed views. One says it's "very safe" and clean, while another mentions "dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." The total number of crimes in the neighbourhood is 521, but without context, it's hard to compare. Overall, many residents feel safe.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, but metro and tram stops are nearby, as noted by residents. The area is well-connected, with shared bikes and scooters also available.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen (57 m), Vrije School Vredehof (99 m), and De Kralingsche School (276 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland and Libanon Lyceum are also close.
Opinions differ. One resident finds people "not social" and "aggressive," while another describes the neighbourhood as "cosy." With many single-person households (3,165 out of 8,685 residents), the area has a diverse mix of students, young professionals, and families.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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