A high-rise home in the heart of Rotterdam
This apartment sits on the 14th floor of a 2013 building on Kruisplein, right in the middle of Rotterdam's bustling centre. The neighbourhood of Cool is compact and lively, with the city's energy right on the doorstep. At €475,000 for 70 m², the asking price worked out at €6,786 per m², which was on the high side compared with the average of €6,198 per m² for [apartments in Rotterdam]. This home has not been online since 24 August 2026.
A compact, well-finished apartment
Inside, the apartment has two rooms, one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. The agent described it as fully insulated, with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. There was a balcony, and the leasehold had been bought off in perpetuity, so there was no annual ground rent to worry about. The monthly HOA fee was €235. The agent listed the living area at 70 m², while the BAG registration records 68 m².
Life in Cool
Cool is a dense, urban pocket of Rotterdam, with 6,985 residents and an address density of 6,905 per km², making it very strongly urban. Most households are single people, and the average household size is just 1.5. Residents give the neighbourhood a 6.25 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another simply calls it "Cool". The neighbourhood has a young profile, with nearly half of residents aged between 25 and 45. For a sense of the wider area, [the Cool neighbourhood] page has more detail.
Daily life and getting around
Groceries are exceptionally close: an Albert Heijn is on your doorstep, with several other supermarkets just around the corner. For schools, the Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans is a couple of streets away, and the Augustinus primary school is a five-minute walk. The Erasmus Apotheek is just around the corner, while the nearest GP practice is about a ten-minute walk. The Kruisplein tram stop is on your doorstep, with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 18. Rotterdam Centraal station is a five-minute walk, and [the municipality of Rotterdam] offers plenty more beyond.
WOZ and address data
No WOZ value is available for this property. The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, above the norm, while rail and air traffic noise stay below their norms. The foundation risk indication is low, with 2% of buildings in the area showing an elevated pile-rot risk. Pluvial flooding at heavy rain is indicated as elevated, while current flood risk is low. These are area-level indications from public data, not an inspection of this specific home.
Source
When this home was still on the market, it was offered via three channels, including DRVM makelaars and De Rotterdamsche Vastgoed Makelaardij.
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About Kruisplein 890, Rotterdam
What was the asking price for this apartment?
The asking price was €475,000. For the 70 m² living area listed by the agent, that worked out at €6,786 per m². The average price per m² in the neighbourhood was €6,198, so this apartment was priced above that average. The median asking price for homes at the time for sale in Cool was €475,000, which matched this asking price exactly.
How many rooms does the apartment have?
The apartment has two rooms in total: one bedroom and one bathroom, all on a single floor. It is located on the 14th floor and has a balcony. The agent described the property as fully insulated, with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery system. The leasehold had been bought off in perpetuity, so there was no annual ground rent.
What is the energy label of this home?
The energy label is A+, which is an efficient label. The agent also stated that the home was fully insulated, with underfloor heating throughout and a heat recovery installation. In the neighbourhood, 40.3% of homes have an A+ label and 33.8% have an A label, so this home sits in the more efficient category.
What is the monthly HOA fee?
The monthly HOA fee was €235. This is a service charge for the shared parts of the building, such as maintenance of common areas and the building's exterior. The fee was stated in the listing, and it was a recurring cost on top of the purchase price and any mortgage payments.
What is the noise situation around this address?
The address-level risk data shows road traffic noise at 66 dB Lden, which is above the Dutch noise norm. Rail traffic noise is 34 dB Lden and air traffic noise is 26 dB Lden, both below their respective norms. These are area-level indications from public data, not measurements taken inside this specific home.
What is the foundation risk for this property?
The foundation risk indication for this address is low. According to the Klimaateffectatlas, 2% of buildings in this area have an elevated pile-rot risk. This is an area-level indication based on public data, not an inspection of this specific property. The risk level is stated as low, which is the lowest category.
What are the flood risks for this location?
The current flood risk is indicated as low, and it is also expected to remain low by 2050. Pluvial flooding, which occurs when heavy rain overwhelms drainage systems, is indicated as elevated. Heat stress is currently medium and is expected to become elevated by 2050. These are area-level indications from the Klimaateffectatlas, not assessments of this specific home.
Which supermarkets are close to this apartment?
An Albert Heijn is just 56 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Several other supermarkets are also nearby: an AH to go at 376 metres, another Albert Heijn at 391 metres, a Coop at 441 metres, and yet another Albert Heijn at 461 metres. With 94 supermarkets within 5 km, you have plenty of choice for daily groceries.
What schools are near this apartment?
The Havo/vwo voor Muziek en Dans, a secondary school, is 123 metres away. The Augustinus primary school is 415 metres away, and the Schakelschool de Gaffel is 481 metres away. There are 201 schools within 5 km, so options for both primary and secondary education are plentiful in the area.
How is the public transport connection from this home?
The Kruisplein tram stop is 74 metres away, with lines 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 18. The Lijnbaan stop is 313 metres away with lines 1, 3, 5, 7, 11 and 12. Rotterdam Centraal station is 366 metres away, and a bus stop at Rotterdam Centraal Perron BB is 410 metres away with lines 1 and 44.
What do residents say about the Cool neighbourhood?
Residents give the neighbourhood an average score of 6.25 out of 10, based on four reviews. One resident says: "A lot of vagrants. Police are quick to respond, but it's a shame it's necessary." Another review simply says "Cool" with a score of 4. The reviews reflect mixed experiences, with the neighbourhood's central location balanced against some social issues.
What is the demographic profile of the Cool neighbourhood?
Cool has 6,985 residents, with 63% living in single-person households and an average household size of 1.5. The age profile is young: 48% are between 25 and 45, 17% between 15 and 25, and only 10% are 65 or older. The neighbourhood is very strongly urban, with an address density of 6,905 per km².
