Kralingen Oost, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 1926 apartment on Kortekade sits in the leafy Kralingen Oost neighbourhood of Rotterdam. With 61 m² of living space and an energy label C, it's a compact home with character. The asking price of €325,000 is well below the neighbourhood average of €981,625, partly because of its size, but it's a keen entry point into this sought-after area. For more context, see apartments in Rotterdam.
Kralingen Oost is a mixed neighbourhood with a strong student presence and many young professionals. Based on three reviews, residents appreciate the safety and greenery: "It is a very safe neighbourhood. It is clean and beautiful with its nature and houses." Another resident notes: "I grew up in Kralingen so from my perspective it's a very nice, cosy neighbourhood, easily accessible by e.g. metro or tram." However, some mention a lack of social cohesion and occasional litter. The area has a high density of 3,172 addresses per km², making it very urban. Learn more about the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost.
For daily shopping, a SPAR is just around the corner, and Albert Heijn and Aldi are a couple of streets away. There are several primary schools within walking distance, including Montessorischool Kralingen just 69 metres away and Vrije School Vredehof. Secondary schools like Vrije School Zuid-Holland and Libanon Lyceum are also nearby. The Kralingse Plas and its surrounding park are a ten-minute walk, perfect for a weekend stroll. For more on the wider area, see the municipality Rotterdam.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Sonny Vastgoed and other platforms. The details reflect the current market situation.
Details of this home
Kortekade 75B01, 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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Data from Kralingen Oost
106 within 5 km
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About Kortekade 75B01, Rotterdam
The asking price of €325,000 is 67% below the average asking price in Kralingen Oost (€981,625), but the apartment is also smaller than average (61 m² vs 150 m²). Given the compact size and energy label C, the price is in line with what you'd expect for a starter home in this popular neighbourhood.
Reviews are mixed. One resident says: "It is a very safe neighbourhood." Another mentions: "Sometimes there are dangerous incidents, like shootings, but that's almost never and hardly anyone actually experiences them." Bike theft is noted as a common issue.
The nearest train station is 2.7 km away, which is about a 10-minute cycle or a short bus ride. Trams and metros are closer, making it easy to get around Rotterdam without a car.
There are several primary schools within walking distance: Montessorischool Kralingen (69 m), Vrije School Vredehof (138 m), and De Kralingsche School (292 m). For secondary education, Vrije School Zuid-Holland (343 m) and Libanon Lyceum (524 m) are close by.
The listing does not mention a garden or balcony. The apartment is in a building from 1926, so outdoor space is likely limited to a shared courtyard or none at all.
The energy label is C, which is average for a home of this age. It means the property has reasonable insulation but may not be as efficient as modern homes. Heating costs will be moderate, but you could improve the label with upgrades like double glazing or better insulation.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kralingen Oost
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